Chapter 34

The Family Home

Translated by GXYRU
Edited by GXYRU

“Wow, so this is your senpai’s room,” said the group as they entered my room. While I was away, my mom had cleaned it up for me. Among the three, only Mikku had been in my childhood home before.

The department manager was examining the displayed airsoft guns on the shelf and asked, “Can I touch them?” I replied, “Sure, go ahead and touch them as much as you like.” I had informed my parents that the three women were my workplace superiors, colleagues, and a classmate, and they didn’t seem to mind. They were more concerned about my recent breakup with Mikku and the deteriorating relationship with Mikku’s parents, who lived nearby. Avoiding neighborhood disputes was something to be wary of.

“Kasuga-san, please move over to the side. Your chest is taking up unnecessary space!” complained the department manager playfully while he was sitting on the old mattress from my unused bed with Himeno.

But it was cramped…

The department manager and Himeno were cuddling and playing around on the mattress, while I and Hoshino sat on the floor cushions, examining the documents laid out on the low table. However, these documents were not evidence of Ren and Mikku’s affair.

Instead, they contained information about Ren’s family home, which Hoshino had researched.

As I flipped through the documents, I thanked Hoshino for her efforts. “Hoshino, I’m sorry. I asked you not only to investigate the affair but also to dig into Ren’s personal life.”

“It’s alright; it’s a small favor for me. After all, it’s your request, Ren-kun. I’m always ready to do anything for you,” Hoshino replied.

“No, I won’t make you take such dangerous risks,” I reassured her.

“Thank you. I thought Ren-kun had changed after the affair with Mikku and became a different person,” Hoshino said, trying to comfort me. 

Well, I think I did change. I chose money over love…

After ending things with Mikku, who had cheated and hurt me, I returned to my room and found myself reminiscing about the day we had first made love on my bed after our high school graduation.

As I thought about the past, I lowered my head. Hoshino noticed and gently put her hand on my shoulder, trying to console me.

“Ren-kun, Mikku brainwashed you all along, making you believe you were not popular with women. But that was a lie. You were very popular with everyone. However, whenever someone tried to befriend you, Mikku would pretend to be your girlfriend and drive them away. It was especially hard for anyone to approach you since you were childhood friends. No one could break through that barrier,” Hoshino explained.

“… Is that so?” I asked.

Hoshino and I discussed our different perspectives on Mikku while the department manager and Himeno were having fun checking out the airsoft guns in the room.

“Haha! Look, it’s Lupin’s gun!”

“I’ve got James Bond’s gun here. This one.”

Himeno was admiring the familiar airsoft guns displayed on the acrylic stand, and the department manager struck a pose with the Walther PPK/S. It was technically a PPK, but I decided not to point it out.

Ah! Now I understand!

Ren would undoubtedly be demanded to pay a hefty sum as compensation for the affair, and he’d most likely retaliate by suing me for invasion of privacy, using the live streaming of our intimate moments as evidence.

But it wouldn’t be that easy for him…

Kukuku, Ren… I won’t let you sue me, and you’ll have nowhere to turn!

I felt grateful to Ren’s family home, the department manager, and Himeno for playing with the Walther airsoft guns.

“Now that you’re no longer with Mikku, it’s alright, isn’t it?” Hoshino said, stealing a glance at the department manager and Himeno, who were having fun in my room.

I have become a man who absolutely won’t tolerate infidelity, but with everyone’s eyes on the department manager and Himeno, I gently placed my hand on top of Hoshino’s.

“Hey, let’s share a secret kiss,” she whispered into my ear.

Huh!?

Her breath softly brushed against my ear, and she invited me into something naughty. But that’s not all!

My lower half, under the table, was feeling unusually pleasant.

Hoshino seemed to get excited about doing something naughty when no one was looking, and she secretly teased my leg with her hand, smiling at me with an alluring gaze.

After breaking up with Mikku and releasing all the built-up tension, I slowly closed my eyes and leaned closer to Hoshino. As I closed my eyes, I felt a different sensation on my lips, and when I opened my eyes, I found myself kissing Himeno’s fingers. The department manager was also kissing Hoshino in the same manner.

“Professor Hoshino, we must keep our promise… No sneaking around!” Himeno said playfully.

“That’s right. You can’t get careless or be deceived,” Hoshino added.

“This is strange. I can’t believe I let my guard down like this… Maybe I’m still blinded by Ren-kun,” Himeno admitted, seemingly unfazed.

A few days later, it seemed that Ren’s affair and Kurokizawa’s disappearance had been attributed to Kurokizawa’s greed for achieving high sales.

“I didn’t want it this way…” Kurokizawa mumbled as he returned to our department after being called in by the audit team. He looked downhearted and walked unsteadily to his seat.

Everyone in the department gathered around him, expressing concern, and they all looked at me, urging me to ask about his future at the company.

“Is it possible that the department manager might resign?”

“No, it’s alright. I can stay with the company. In fact, I received a sudden transfer order to replace Kurokizawa Chief in the First Sales Department,” the department manager revealed.

――――Congratulations, Chief!

――――It’s like a promotion!

Everyone applauded and praised him, but the department manager’s expression still looked off, so I asked again, concerned, “You don’t look too happy. What’s going on?”

Himeno grabbed the hem of my suit and whispered to me, “It’s obvious, isn’t it? The Chief doesn’t want to be separated from his senpai!”

Is that so!?

The department manager and I exchanged glances, and somehow, I felt like I understood what Himeno had said, and I nodded in agreement.

The department manager intertwined his fingers and sighed as he explained his reasons to everyone. “The company seems to be using Kurokizawa Chief as a scapegoat to avoid dealing with his disappearance. He may not have had the best reputation, but…”

The members of our department, who cared deeply for the department manager, tried to encourage him, but during break time, Himeno and I were called to the rooftop by the department manager, where he revealed the true reason for Kurokizawa Chief’s expulsion.

“It seems that the higher-ups want to use my status as a politician’s daughter as a means to avoid investigating me further, and they plan to frame Kurokizawa Chief as the scapegoat. I’m really displeased that they brought up my family’s background…”

Even though he had concealed his family background until now, it seemed that the company already knew, and for the department manager, who had risen to a managerial position based on merit at such a young age, it was unacceptable.

“I know. You didn’t climb the ranks through connections,” I said.

“That’s right, Chief used to boast about it like that arrogant guy, but I disliked him so much that I ended up being mean to him!” Himeno added.

“What a way to encourage someone… Haha, but it’s so typical of you, Himeno,” I chuckled.

“Ahh! Both of you, stop laughing at me!” Himeno puffed her cheeks, and we burst into laughter again, amused by her usual way of cheering people up.

Himeno’s pouting face and the sight of the department manager laughing at her were heartwarming. As we enjoyed the moment, Himeno’s phone vibrated in her pocket, and she checked the message. It was from Hoshino.

【Nozomi】

《You won’t believe this》

《Go check out the affair partner’s family home on Google Maps》

                 【Rintaro】

                 《Understood》

                 《Thanks》

Curious about Ren’s family home, Kagayama Acrylic Industries, we decided to look it up…

★☆☆☆☆

Welcome to Ren’s family home!

★☆☆☆☆

We make baby play toys.

★☆☆☆☆

And also sell ropes!

The reviews had changed dramatically since I last checked. It had been rated four stars before, but now it was almost one star due to a storm of negative comments related to Ren’s affair and pillow business.

★☆☆☆☆

I heard they’re releasing a new product called “Anal Beads.”

★☆☆☆☆

Wow, lots of handsome employees there!

★☆☆☆☆

I’m getting drilled at the entrance ceremony!!!

★☆☆☆☆

Gonna get a huge enema, huh?

It seemed that someone in the company, who might have experienced the same thing as me, leaked this information.

But for me, it was nothing but good news.

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