Chapter 43: I See Your Mothers as Two True Heroes
In that instant, Yui Yuigahama and Yotsuya Miko were dumbfounded.
Yoru, on the other hand, exchanged a glance with Sablé.
Although the human and the dog didn't speak the same language, at this moment, it seemed no words were needed to complete a spiritual communication.
"Woof, what do we do?"
"What do you think we should do?"
"Woof woof, this is bad, I'm out."
Watching Sablé scamper under the sofa in a flash, Yoru's mind raced.
There were two possibilities right now.
First, Yui's mother wasn't aware that Yui and Miko had disappeared.
If that were the case, he only needed to explain why he was appearing in her apartment at past 5 AM, before dawn.
Second possibility.
The noise the two girls made when leaving had already woken Yui's mother up.
If that were the case, Yoru would have to explain where he had taken the two girls and one dog in the middle of the night.
As for why he had to explain?
Looking at the two girls, who were so nervous they were speechless and staring blankly, did that even need to be asked?
Yoru's brain spun rapidly as his gaze swept over Yui's mother's face.
Hmm, sleepy eyes, still yawning.
She hasn't tied her hair into a bun like Yui's but has it loose.
From these details, I can judge that Yui's mother truly just woke up.
Think about it.
If her daughter and her daughter's classmate disappeared around 1 AM, would a parent like Yui's mother fail to call the police and actually be able to sleep? Is that logical?
Since that's the case, only the first possibility remains.
Although Yoru's thoughts were racing, in reality, less than a second had passed.
Facing Yui's mother, who looked confused and slightly wary, he immediately put on a friendly smile.
"Hello, I am a classmate of Yui Yuigahama and Yotsuya Miko. My name is Yoru. Pleased to meet you."
Seeing the smile on his face and hearing his gentle tone that naturally garnered goodwill, Miko suddenly felt an inexplicable sense of familiarity.
Could it be...
Is it starting again?
"Yoru... kun?"
Yui's mother nodded slightly and greeted him politely, then tilted her head and asked very puzzledly.
"May I ask, is there a reason for your visit to our home so early?"
"It's like this."
Yoru lied without batting an eyelid.
"Yuigahama-san, Yotsuya-san, and I belong to the same club. Today, we need to arrive at school early to prepare for club activities."
"Is that so?"
Yui's mother froze for a moment, frowning slightly.
"But Yui didn't mention this to me."
"You can't blame her for that. Yuigahama-san said that if she told you, you would definitely wake up early to make breakfast. She didn't want you to work so hard, so she thought about leaving early and grabbing a bite outside. We didn't expect to wake you up."
Yui herself was stunned listening to this.
Good grief.
He just makes this stuff up on the fly?
Yoru's acting is seamless. If Yui weren't in the know, she might have been fooled herself.
"So that's how it is."
Yui's mother was evidently not the overly sharp type.
After all...
Yoru glanced at the ditzy Yui.
Like mother, like daughter.
"I have to say this."
Yui's mother walked up to her daughter, covered her mouth with her hand, lowered her voice, and teased with a smile.
"When did you meet such a handsome boy at school? You didn't even tell me. Could it be...?"
Yui's face turned red instantly, and she hurriedly explained.
"No, no, it's not like that! Mom, don't talk nonsense."
"Hehe, it's good to be young."
Watching the scene before him, a thought couldn't help but rise in Yoru's mind.
Yui's mother and Yui look really alike.
They don't look like mother and daughter, more like sisters.
If...
No!
Do I actually possess the ambition of the Prime Minister (Cao Cao) and the legacy of Wei Wu? (Note: Referring to Cao Cao's preference for married women/widows).
"Wait a moment."
Yui's mother stopped Miko and Yoru, speaking very enthusiastically.
"Even if you have to go to school early to prepare for club activities, you can't just eat casually at a convenience store. Breakfast is very important."
"Besides, it's the first time Miko-chan and Yoru-kun have come to our house. I can't be rude."
"Sit and wait a bit. I'll go make breakfast; it'll be quick."
With that, Yui's mother didn't wait for Yoru and Miko to decline. She dragged them to sit in the dining room and ran into the kitchen to cook.
"Auntie, let me help you."
Before Yoru had even sat down securely, he ran into the kitchen and volunteered to help Yui's mother.
"Oh my, Yoru-kun, you're too polite. I can handle it myself."
"It's fine, it's fine. I'm not doing anything anyway."
"Your movements are very practiced. do you cook often at home?"
"Not often, but I learned a bit specifically."
"Boys who can cook are rare these days."
"Thanks for the compliment, Auntie. Leave the miso soup to me."
"Haha, then I'll leave it to you. Let Auntie taste your skills too."
....
Listening to her mother and Yoru chatting and laughing in the kitchen, Yui rested her chin in her hand and sighed helplessly.
Miko wore a similar expression and patted Yui on the shoulder.
"Sigh, you'll get used to it. My mom also likes Yoru very much. Over the weekend, she kept telling me to invite him over for dinner."
Battle Start. Opponent: Yui Yuigahama's Mother.
Yoru used skill: Friend of Housewives.
Ding! Skill 'Friend of Housewives' dealt Super Effective damage to Yui's Mother!
"So."
Miko looked a bit sleepy and rubbed her eyes.
"You don't need to worry about Yoru feeling lonely at school. It's not that he's bad at socializing; he just chooses not to make friends with classmates. You don't need to worry about that."
"Is that so..."
Five minutes later.
"Finally done."
Yoru wiped his hands and sat down at the dining table.
Seeing him finally return, Yui pouted and huffed lightly.
"Why are you getting so chummy with my mom? I think she wants to adopt you as her godson."
"Godson? That won't do. That won't pass censorship."
"Hah?"
Miko took over the conversation, frowning.
"Consider Yui's and my feelings too. My mom urges me every day to invite you over for dinner. What exactly do you want to do?"
Hearing this question, Yoru smiled and beckoned them.
"Would the two of you please lean in closer?"
Seeing him act mysterious, Miko and Yui got curious and leaned in.
Yoru raised a slight smile and spoke slowly.
"I see that your mothers can also be considered two True Heroes (Good Fellows). Why don't we think of a plan to trick them into..." (Note: implying recruiting them into the group/harem).
"Die (Shine)!"