Looking at the two who walked out of the bathroom at the same time, a visible hint of awkwardness rose on Tadokoro Mieko's face, as if she had stumbled upon a young couple's secret, and her gaze uncontrollably shifted elsewhere.
"Got it, Mom."
"I still have some things to do over there, I'll go get busy. Also, you two... make sure to take precautions..."
After a brief instruction, Tadokoro Mieko fled in a hurry. Who could understand the feeling of catching your daughter and future son-in-law coming out of the bathroom together?!
"It's all your fault! I told you to shower first and then me. Now we've been misunderstood."
Looking at her mother fleeing in a panic, Tadokoro Megumi also felt a little guilty, then nudged Hoshino Sora with her elbow, wanting him to explain.
"It's not really a misunderstanding, after all, we did do the things Auntie was thinking about."
"Okay, stop talking, it's so embarrassing!"
Hearing Hoshino Sora seemingly wanting to continue, Tadokoro Megumi couldn't help but blush, then turned her face away. Being caught doing something naughty by her own mother, that feeling made her want to curl her toes into the ground!
"Pfft, let's go eat."
Looking at Tadokoro Megumi's expression, Hoshino Sora smiled and patted her shoulder, then led by her, came to the dining room, where her parents were sitting.
"You must be Sora, I often hear Megumi mention you. Meeting you today, you truly are a fine-looking man!"
Looking at Hoshino Sora standing beside Tadokoro Megumi, although it was their first meeting, Tadokoro's Father still put on a naturally familiar demeanor, with a hint of admiration in his eyes.
Clearly, he was quite satisfied with this 'future son-in-law'.
"You flatter me, Uncle. You are the truly impressive one, running such a large inn so successfully."
"Hahaha, I like to hear that. Come try our stone pot fish here. We don't have much else, but we have plenty of fresh fish. Stone pot fish is our specialty here, and the taste is absolutely superb!"
After some simple mutual flattery, Tadokoro's Father enthusiastically served fish to Hoshino Sora.
Soon, the fish in the bowl was piled high. To not disappoint him, Hoshino Sora picked up his chopsticks and began to devour it.
"Delicious, this taste is really good."
As he ate, Hoshino Sora's eyes lit up. Whether it was due to the quality of the fish or the skill of the chef, the taste of this stone pot fish was exceptionally good.
Perhaps this was the unique inheritance of local characteristics.
"If it's delicious, eat more. If it's not enough, I'll have someone make more. Do you drink alcohol? Would you like a glass?"
"Dad, Hoshino-kun isn't an adult yet."
Seeing that his 'future son-in-law' liked his family's dishes, Tadokoro's Father laughed heartily, then picked up the wine bottle from under the table, preparing to test the other's alcohol tolerance.
"Ah? You're right, I was being thoughtless."
Hearing Tadokoro Megumi's words, Tadokoro's Father suddenly realized, then showed a regretful expression. If he wasn't an adult, there was nothing he could do.
"No matter, we're all men, it's normal to have a drink. Since Uncle is in such high spirits, this young man will certainly keep him company."
Waving his hand, Hoshino Sora said indifferently. It was rare for his father-in-law to be in such high spirits, so he naturally wouldn't miss this opportunity to curry favor with him.
"Hahaha, you're right, we're all men, a little drink is nothing!"
Hearing Hoshino Sora's words, Tadokoro's Father, who had been somewhat disappointed, immediately showed a surprised expression and burst into laughter. As he spoke, glasses were already placed on the table, and the wine flowed freely.
Since it was a family dinner, both of them drank beer, with some ice cubes added. The texture and taste were good, and most importantly, it was hard to get drunk, at most a slight buzz, as the alcohol content was not high.
Eating and drinking, Hoshino Sora and Tadokoro's Father quickly became acquainted. After all, they were both men, and there was nothing that couldn't be resolved with a drinking session. In high spirits, Hoshino Sora even recounted his glorious history at Far Moon.
His voice was modulated, full of emotion, telling the story vividly.
Tadokoro's Father listened with surging excitement, as if he were there himself, constantly giving thumbs-up and praising him. Clearly, he was also a bit tipsy, putting his arm around Hoshino Sora's shoulder, with no more pretense between them.
"Your father really has no decorum, but it's good. Your father accepted Hoshino-kun so easily. I was worried they might clash."
In the kitchen of Shoeien, Tadokoro Mieko was washing dishes, secretly glancing at the man drinking with Hoshino Sora in the dining room. Seeing how well the two got along, the worry in her heart finally subsided.
"Yes, it's been a long time since I've seen Dad so happy. It was really great bringing Hoshino-kun here!"
Hearing her mother's words, Tadokoro Megumi also nodded. Looking at her laughing father and the radiant Hoshino Sora, she also felt an indescribable joy in her heart.
It was impossible for her not to be happy that the man she brought home could get along so well with her parents; her smile was completely uncontainable at this moment.
"You girl, you're still the same as when you were little, unable to hide your feelings."
Looking at the smiling Tadokoro Megumi, Tadokoro Mieko laughed and teased, seeing that the sink in front of her was empty, she naturally shared half of the bowls and chopsticks from her own sink.
"I didn't expect your dishwashing speed to increase so much after going to Far Moon; you haven't done any similar training, have you?"
"Fast? Not really, we usually wash with two or three people, so I didn't pay much attention to the time."
"How are you doing over there? If you have any academic questions, remember to ask your teachers."
"I know, I even have a teacher with me now. I can't say for sure about others, but Hoshino-kun's cooking skill is definitely one of the best at Far Moon."
"That's good. Also, although Mother won't interfere with your relationship, you must take protective measures. At least wait two more years, until you graduate, before having children."
"I know, we've always been careful about that."
Not minding the extra work her mother gave her, Tadokoro Megumi patiently washed the dishes while chatting with her mother. When Hoshino Sora was mentioned, the girl's face lit up with excitement.
However, in the end, hearing her mother's admonition, Tadokoro Megumi replied with a flushed face. Hoshino Sora had told her about this; he had the ability to prevent it, so there was no need to worry about those things.
And indeed, that was the case.
"That's enough, your father will definitely be drunk if he drinks any more. After you finish washing the dishes, take your boyfriend back to the room. Mom and Dad won't disturb you tonight, but don't be too loud."
"Mom!~"
Giving Tadokoro Megumi a knowing look, Tadokoro Mieko placed the last washed bowl on the counter, then went out to help her drunken husband up.
Although beer has a low alcohol content and isn't easy to get drunk on, it can't withstand heavy drinking.
Especially with snacks, the two of them finished two large cases in one go, and the floor was covered with empty bottles.
"Hoshino-kun, I didn't expect your alcohol tolerance to be so good."
Looking at Hoshino Sora, who had drunk two large cases of beer without being affected at all, Tadokoro Mieko's eyes showed a hint of surprise. This boy was too formidable!?
"I often make dishes related to alcohol at Far Moon, so these are nothing to me, at most my stomach is a little full."
Hearing Tadokoro Mieko's surprised voice, Hoshino Sora explained with a smile. The table had already been cleaned, with only two plates of leftover snacks remaining.
"That's truly impressive. Compared to you, my man seems a bit lacking."
"What do you mean I'm lacking? I can still drink!"
"Oh, come on, be honest! You lightweight, you can't even outdrink me."
Looking at her struggling husband in her arms, Tadokoro Mieko unceremoniously exposed him. She remembered that when he was wooing her back then, he got drunk first at the bar.
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