If I Forget To End The Livestream, The Scene Of My Childhood Friend’s Girlfriend And My Junior’s Aff

Chapter 13

Mom (1)

Translated by GXYRU
Edited by GXYRU

Although I’ve been invited to Himeno’s house several times, this is the first time I’m meeting her parents.

Usually, we spend our time in Himeno’s room, playing games like childhood friends, reading manga, and listening to stories about VTubers. It’s always enjoyable.

Our relationship is strictly that of friends, not lovers.

“I’m sorry for asking you to do this, Senpai.”

“No, it’s fine, but why me?”

“That’s because I think you’re the most reliable man in my life!”

As Himeno and I walk down the corridor with a red carpet, we link arms and behave like a couple. Himeno’s acting skills, as expected of someone aspiring to be a voice actress, are incredibly convincing.

With a smile on her face, radiating happiness, Himeno is just too adorable!

I see now. It really is a relief not to have to meet an unpleasant arranged marriage partner. After all, anyone would dislike being forced to marry someone they don’t even like.

But does Himeno know about her potential partner?

Curiosity gets the better of me, and I ask her.

“Hey, does Himeno know about her potential partner?”

“Yes. Would you like to see his photo?”

“Yeah, please.”

Himeno takes out her phone from her pocket and shows me the screen.

Uh!

As I look at the photo of the man on the screen, I find myself speechless.

“T-That’s… Member of Parliament Takajiro Oizumi, right?”

He’s a handsome, young man. Both his grandfather and father were parliament members, and his father even became the Prime Minister. He himself is considered a rising star, attracting attention from women. Whenever he appears on TV or gives a street speech, young women cheer for him.

“What’s wrong with that? Compared to you, Senpai, he doesn’t even come close. He’s just a parliament member because he inherited his family’s political influence. And that ‘Oizumi syntax,’ it’s laughable, isn’t it? Frankly, it’s garbage.”

Gulp!

I return the phone, and Himeno looks at the photo of Oizumi with a contemptuous gaze, much like how she looks at Ren.

Himeno is quite harsh in her assessment…

If Ren is a garbage bag, then Oizumi is like a plastic shopping bag.

A future Prime Minister, someone who could achieve that level, versus a regular office worker like me.

“And I think Senpai is much more handsome than him, not only in appearance but also in body and heart!”

“Haha… Haha… Thank you…”

I can only laugh wryly in response to her sincere words.

Well, if I want to deceive her parents, I have to wholeheartedly act as the pompous “senpai” that Ren described.

Then I’ll play the role of that show-off “senpai” to the best of my ability!

“Yes, Himeno is right. A parliament member is top-notch!”

“Yes! Senpai, you’re exactly what I expected.”

“Haha, somehow I don’t feel like losing a shopping bag.”

Ordinarily, it would be no match at all, but with adorable Himeno snuggling up to me and Ren taking Miku away and engaging in multiple affairs, I had nothing to fear.

Feeling as if I had stumbled into a royal palace or noble mansion in a fantasy world, I reach a set of grand double doors. The butlers open the doors wide.

Inside, a dazzling chandelier illuminates the ceiling, and the walls, tables, and chairs exude a luxurious Rococo-like atmosphere. Each piece of furniture was so expensive that I, as a commoner, couldn’t even begin to guess the prices.

Behind a large table sits a man who appears to be Himeno’s father. He has a dignified appearance with a splendid mustache and a middle-aged, well-groomed hairstyle that gives off a typical “handsome middle-aged man” impression.

Beside him is a beautiful and lovely woman who bears a strong resemblance to Himeno in her eyes and nose. She is likely Himeno’s mother. Considering Himeno’s age, she must be in her forties, but at first glance, she looks like Himeno’s older sister.

When I give them a slight nod, the woman returns the gesture, but the man keeps his arms crossed and examines me as if assessing my worth.

“Father, Mother, this is Yuetsuki-senpai, the person I’m dating.”

“Nice to meet you, I’m Rintaro Yuetsuki. I’ve been getting along well with Minori-san.” 

Even though we say we’re getting along, it’s strictly in a professional context. Occasionally, I visit their home, and we talk, engage in otaku-like activities, practice for game commentaries. It feels more like a friendship than a romantic relationship. It’s not at the level of dating.

“I’m Shigenobu Himeno, CEO of HIMENO HOLDINGS. This is my wife, Yukari.”

What?! 

I had suspected it, but is Himeno really the heiress to a highly profitable, publicly traded subsidiary of a major company? 

Surprised, I look at Himeno, and she nods, looking embarrassed.

Himeno’s mother bows her head to me and says, “I’m Yukari, Minori’s mother.” However, Himeno’s father has a stern expression and shows no sign of trusting me.

“I don’t know what dirty tricks you used, but not only Minori, but also John, Chris, and Hermes… How dare you manipulate them? I should expose your true nature.”

“Father, Rintaro-senpai is not that kind of person.”

Himeno defends me, but her father does not allow her to speak.

“Minori, be quiet.”

“I won’t be quiet! Father, Mother… There’s already a product of our love growing inside me and Rintaro. It’s pointless to stop it now.”

What?! What did she just say?!

“What?!”

“What did you say?!”

Both parents widened their eyes in surprise. When Himeno’s father hits the table with a bang, the vase in the middle of the table trembles. I feel the same as her parents.

We didn’t rehearse it to this extent!!!

I turn to Himeno sitting next to me, and she silently prays, wanting me to go along with her story.

Himeno’s mother, in shock over the unexpected situation of her daughter being pregnant, says with a trembling voice, “I thought Minori was so shy, but to actively try to conceive and already be pregnant…”

“It’s impossible, impossible! How could you let this happen to my precious Minori… What am I going to do?!”

Himeno’s father holds his head and screams as if it’s the end of the world.

“What did you do? How could you impregnate my daughter?! If you really love my daughter, then kiss her right here!”

Himeno must have understood her father’s personality very well because she quietly celebrates, making sure her father doesn’t notice, and holds my hand.

We look at each other, nodding that the time has come.

“Senpai…”

“Minori…”

Kissing in public, especially with a junior, is incredibly embarrassing… But I convince myself that it’s a favor to Himeno, so she won’t be forced into a marriage she doesn’t want, and we gaze into each other’s eyes.

Even though it’s just acting, Himeno blushes and averts her gaze. She places her hand on her shoulder, as if she wants to say she wants to keep kissing me. Her expression is irresistible!

Originally, I was supposed to kiss Miku in public, but thanks to Ren, everything went completely off track. But I thought it was okay. That moment…

The instigator who goaded us to prove it by kissing suddenly bangs his head on the table, on the verge of exploding.

“Damn it! How could anyone actually kiss?!” Himeno’s father, enraged.

He’s being so unreasonable, even though he brought it up himself…

While Himeno’s mother tries to calm him down, her father shows no signs of calming down. He exclaims, “This is unpleasant!” and abruptly leaves the room.

However…

When Himeno’s mother asks her why she didn’t tell them earlier, there’s a loud bang as the door opens, and Himeno’s father appears with a hunting rifle, pointing it at me.

But I don’t flinch.

I stand up and gaze intently at the hunting rifle in her father’s hands. We lock eyes, confronting each other.

The reason I didn’t flinch was because I was curious about the hunting rifle Himeno’s father had.

“Isn’t that a Remington M870 shotgun?”

“What?! Frustration is the correct answer. Are you knowledgeable about firearms?”

Was this a quiz?

Himeno’s father loosens his grip on the hunting rifle and lowers the muzzle in surprise.

“Well, not really knowledgeable about actual firearms, but I do play around with airsoft guns.”

As I answer her father’s question, he furrows his brow and happily tells Himeno’s mother.

“Did you hear that, Sumire?”

“Yes, I heard it clearly. And he seems very composed and courageous.”

Himeno’s father nods in agreement with her mother’s words.

“Well then, if you marry Minori, do you have any intention of becoming my adopted son? Once you get your license, let’s enjoy clay shooting together.”

Huh?

“You’ve lucked out. You’ve found a comrade.”

“I’m happy for you, Father!”

“Ah… There’s nothing more joyful than this. I’m about to see the face of my grandchild soon, and I’ll be able to enjoy hobbies with my new son-in-law. It’s like having both Bon Festival and New Year’s Day at once!”

Himeno’s father wipes away tears of joy with a handkerchief and excitedly instructs the butlers to prepare a banquet to welcome me.

The conversation is progressing rapidly, and I’m… not just a fake boyfriend anymore, but I’m on the fast track to marrying Himeno.