Baka to Tesuto to Syokanju:Volume5 The Third Question
Under the 76th line of the Japanese Constitution ‘The Independence of the Judge’, please fill in the following blanks.
‘All judges shall exercise (________) to (________) execute their (________) and shall be bound only by (________) and the (________) to apprehend criminals.’
Himeji Mizuki’s answer:
‘All judges shall exercise (conscience) to (independently) execute their (authority) and shall be bound only by (Constitution) and the (laws) to apprehend criminals.’
Teacher’s comment:
Well answered. This is one of the rather important articles in the Japanese Constitution. As the judge’s exercise the privileges, the constitution can ensure that the judge won’t be instigated by political powers and high-levels of the court and perform the duties independently. The content itself also includes ensuring the personal safety of the judge. I hope you can remember this little knowledge.
Yoshii Akihisa’s answer:
‘All judges shall exercise (BLEEP) to (BLEEP) execute their (BLEEP) and shall be bound only by (BLEEP) and the (BLEEP) to apprehend criminals.’
Teacher’s comment:
In that case, wouldn’t the 76th article be a bad thing?
Tsuchiya Kouta’s answer:
‘All judges shall exercise (instincts) to (take off their clothes and) execute (a strip exercise) and shall be bound only by (the policeman’s hand holding onto the culprit) and the (handcuffs) to apprehend criminals.’
Teacher’s comment:
I DEMAND YOU SEND A LETTER OF APOLOGY TO ALL THE JUDGES WITH FULL SINCERITY!!
The familiar sound of the dismissal bell rang, and it’s finally time for school dismissal.
“Yuuji, can I discuss with you something?”
I asked my bad friend who was ready to pack his bag and go home.
“Hm? Akihisa, what’s the mtter?”
“For today, can I stay over at your house tonight? There are a lot of things about homework and the type of questions that’s to be tested at the end-of-term tests I want to ask you about.”
—ZAWAASH
The moment I said this, buzzing could be heard in the classroom.
“Oi…did you hear that…?”
“I heard that. To think that such an unbelievable thing was said…”
“How could those two possibly…”
“Yeah, how could that Yoshii and Sakamoto…”
““Actually know of end-of-term tests…””
I really want to argue back at them, but I’ll let them off for today. Humph, you guys managed to keep your own lives there.
“You want me to teach you?”
“Un.”
“Really there…haven’t you memorized the times table for 7?”
“Hold on a sec! I don’t remember saying that I’m uneasy over being unable to recite the division table! Even I know how to multiply fractions there!”
“I see. Then tell me what’s the area of a triangle.”
“(Base) X (Height) = <Area>! Are you thinking that I’m an idiot on that level!?”
“Okay okay, you got it, Akihisa. Just remember to divide by two to get the correct area of the triangle.”
…
“Fuu, really there…you’re really a genius at being picky in such things, Yuuji.”
“Amazing! This answer is far more than what I even expected!”
Tha, that’s not it! I just answered too quickly and forgot about it. I will definitely be able to answer if there are questions related to the area of a triangle!
“Well, Akihisa-kun….”
Just when Yuuji and I were yapping away, Himeji-san with her hands carrying her bag arrived in front of us. She’s probably intending to go home directly today.
“What is it, Himeji-san?”
“I have to tell you that there’s a trick to memorizing the times table quickly.”
“I can memorize it! Even I can remember that nine times nine equals eighty one!”
Himeji-san really looked worried. Am I really an incorrigible idiot in Himeji-san’s mind? This really shocked me.
“But why did you become so hardworking? If there’s no special reason, I don’t think you would study obediently.”
On hearing Hideyoshi, who’s sitting nearby, say the words special reasons, Himeji-san stared at me in a gloomier fashion.
“No, that’s not it. Didn’t Yuuji announce it to everyone? The ‘summoning system’s data being reset’ and that ‘we have to attend summer remedial if we don’t do well for the end-of-term tests’. I don’t want to keep carrying a wooden sword and wear a school uniform until graduation, and I want to enjoy summer vacation well, so I thought I should work hard.”
“…This isn’t like Akihisa at all.”
“Yeah, I don’t think Aki will start working hard because of such a trivial reason.”
Muttsurini and Minami came over. Why did so many people gather when I said that I want to study?
“Well, Akihisa-kun, if you don’t mind…can I study with you?”
Himeji-san timidly raised her hand to request. Saying ‘Really, Himeji-san’s really a kind-hearted person.
If it’s an ordinary moment, of course I would accept this offer gratefully. But today’s situation is different. It’s possible if it’s Yuuji’s house, but—
“I can’t possible stay overnight at Himeji-san’s house…”
“Eh? Akihisa-kun, you want to stay over at my house?”
“Ah, no, that’s not what I meant…”
“In, in that case, I have to call back home first and tell otou-san not to drink tonight…erm…I’m saying that if Akihisa-kun’s willing to talk about ‘important things’ with him, it will be troublesome when he’s drunk…”
Himeji-san fidgeted and said some things I couldn’t even understand. What important things do I want to say to Himeji-san’s dad—
“Is it about the transfer? I’ll go convince him then!”
Are tatami mats still not enough? If we can someone get some normal tables and chairs…
“Are you talking about changing of faith? Isn’t Akihisa-kun a Buddhist?” TN: Transfer school/changing of faith are both written with the furigana ‘tenkou’.
‘Hoh? What is that about?”
“No, well, it’s about how our families have different religions…”
“???”
What the heck? It sounds like both of us aren’t on the same page here.
“Himeji’s thinking pattern’ really similar to Akihisa.”
“Yeah, this is what it means by taking the color of one’s company.”
“…Way too similar.”
My three bad friends stared at me, seemingly exchanging looks and whispering.
On a side note, there are some terms Minami doesn’t understand, so she has a pile of question marks above her head now.
“Speaking of which, I’ve been wondering about it since this morning. Why do you want to come over to my house, Akihisa? Did something happen at your house?”
“Ah…well, actually…”
“Don’t try and lie to me.”
“I suddenly thought that I need to study—ack, that’s too fast! I didn’t even say anything yet!”
It’s true that that was a lie though.
“Oh well. This will implicate the next summoning battle, so it’s not like I can’t teach you.”
“Eh? Really?”
“But we’re going to your house. It’ll be easier to deal with things there.”
After saying that, Yuuji even looked aside and muttered “because of such a mother around in my house…”
That kind of mother? I’ve never met Yuuji’s mother before. What kind of mother is she?
“Eh? My house’s not convenient! It’s a little, well, inconvenient today!”
“Your house is inconvenient today? What’s wrong?”
“U, un, well, actually, some workers are going to come over to decorate my house.”
“Stop lying. We were supposed to go to your house to play that boxing game. How is it possible that any workers will be here!”
“No, I accidentally lost my key.”
“Your house is an apartment. Just call the caretaker to open it for you.”
“No, actually, my house caught fire!”
“A fire happened and you have the heart to prepare a bento and even iron your clothes thoroughly? How stupid can you get?”
“Ah—erm, actually, what other…!”
“Time to buck up. Your lies are really so bad that I can read through them.”
“Gu…”
I really thought a lot about this, but I just couldn’t think of a reason not to go home. This is bad.
Can’t be helped. In that case, I’ll just go back home and try to fight against my sister…
“I got it. I’ll just go home then…”
I carried my back and got up from my seat. But just when I was about to turn around and leave, Hideyoshi grabbed my shoulder.
“Wait a sec, Akihisa. Is there something you’re hiding this gang here?”
“Uehh!? No, there’s nothing!”
“I don’t know what’s going on, but if there’s a secret this idiot wants to hide no matter what…looks like it’ll be interesting.”
Yuuji smirked as his eyes narrowed.
“Alright, let’s go check it out!”
“Wa, wait a sec, Yuuji! What are you saying?”
“Yeah. Maybe we can see a completely different side to Aki.”
“I’m interested too.”
“…Time to search the house.”
“Since club activities are suspended during the exams, I guess I’ll come along too.”
THIS IS BAD! WHY IS THE SITUATION BECOMING MORE AND MORE DISADVANTAGEOUS TO ME!!?
“No! You can’t go to my house today! Erm, my house is messy now!”
“Erm, if it’s messy, I can help you clean it up. You can’t concentrate if it’s messy.”
As, as expected of Himeji-san…! Her kindness’ just like an angel…!
But if this keeps up, Himeji-san will come over to my house and meet that ridiculously weird sister of mine. What should I do? What should I—that’s right! I’ll just mention something that girls won’t want to touch!
“But the thing mess I’m talk about is the 2000+ ero books I have at home!”
“…Leave it to me (thumbs up)”
“Damn it! It ended up piquing Muttsurini’s interest!? This is way different from my initial prediction!”
“Alright. Since everyone has a common understanding, let’s go over to Akihisa’ house!”
“““Ossu!!”””
“NO~!!!!”
I tried my best to resist, but in the end, I was twisted on the neck and dragged back home with everyone. Wha, what should I do now…
“What can it be?”
“Akihisa’s different from Muttsurini in that there’s nothing he would normally hide. Even I would be looking forward to seeing what he has at home.”
“…I don’t hide anything.”
“Muttsurini, are you interested in girls’ underwear?”
“…How could I.”
“I’d say, Muttsurini, you’re so used to lying that you could do it without blinking.”
“…(Shakes head furiously)!”
On the way home, everyone except me seemed to be chatting away happily as they walked.
“But what could it be? Something that Akihisa-kun wants to hide no matter what…”
“That’s right. There’s the huge commotion he caused during the study camp. I don’t think he will be hiding ero-books.”
“Yeah…Akihisa would actually bring his own bento and even iron his clothes properly. I’d guess…”
“Maybe he got a girlfriend?”
“““…!?”””
But Yuuji’s careless words caused everyone present to widen their eyes.
“A, Aki! What’s going on!? Explain clearly!”
“M, muu…so Akihisa found his partner in life…as a friend, I’d be giving my blessings, but I don’t know whether I should be relieved or jealous here…”
“…Traitor!”
“I, I didn’t even say anything!”
Isn’t everyone’s imagination way too creative?
“Everyone, don’t worry. How could Akihisa-kun be dating a girl and hiding it from us? I believe Akihisa-kun.”
Amongst the voices of the 4 people, Himeji-san was the only one who kept her calm. As expected of Himeji-san, she’s really different from the rest.
“Right, Akihisa-kun? You aren’t ‘hiding someone’ and keeping it a secret from us, right?”
Really, she’s different from the rest—Himeji-san’s smile looks really creepy here.
As we continued to argue, our gang arrived in front of the building where I lived in.
“Oh well, the truth will be out once we enter the house. Oi, Akihisa, take out the key.”
“I don’t want to.”
I still tried to resist.
“Akihisa, do you want to try the pain of wearing just a Y-shirt?”
“Eh? Wait a sec! Didn’t you leave out lots of parts in the middle!?”
“…I want to see Akihisa looking up with tears in his eyes.”
“Muttsurini! You’re even designating what the action will be!? Are you trying to sell it!? Make a cushion out of it!? The twin-sided cushion has Hideyoshi on the other side, right!?”
“Why do you even got me involved?”
“Tsuchiya-kun, if possible, I hope that the top two buttons of the shirt are opened…”
“EVEN HIMEJI-SAN’S BEEN WEIRD RECENTLY! I GOT IT! I’LL OPEN! I’LL OPEN IT!”
“…Buttons?”
“THE DOOR!!”
Since it came to this, it’s useless to resist no matter what. In that case, I can only pray silently and hope nee-san’s out…
I secretly prayed to all the gods in the world and opened the door leading to my house.
“Don’t tell me he really has a girlfriend…”
“I feel really nervous…”
“Don’t worry, it’s definitely not something like that…”
Just when everyone swallowed their saliva and watched me, I opened the door to the corridor.
Nee-san would normally put her shoes in the corridor—they’re gone! Great! She went out!
If nee-san’s not around, I have nothing to worry about. I’ll just let them look around the house and immediately send them out.
“Alright, everyone, come into the house then.”
I called everyone in and opened the door leading to the living room.
The moment I opened the door, what entered my eyes was—
“““…”””
The thing hanging inside the room—was a type of woman’s underwear called a brassiere.
“WHY IS THERE AN EVIDENCE I CAN’T HIDE NO MATTER WHAT!!”
THAT THING SHOULD BE HUNG INSIDE THE BATHROOM! THAT IDIOT SISTER OF MINE!!
I frantically ran over and threw the washed bra into another room. Did they see it? Did they all see it?
I slowly turned around to check everyone’s response,
“…Well, there’s no evidence that’s more decisive than that.”
“I, I feel the same here…”
“…I’m so jealous that I want to kill you!”
Minami and the rest said their response.
“Eh, ermm, that’s…”
Damn it…! I can’t even try to mislead them here…!!!
In the midst of despair, I still thought of some method to try and give an excuse.
In the meantime, Himeji-san was the only one who remained calm and she smiled and walked over to me.
“Akihisa-kun, how could you do this?”
“Eh? What?”
“That bra isn’t Akihisa-kun’s size, right?”
“““ISN’T SHE IN SELF-DENIAL HERE!?”””
Eh! Himeji-san, do you think that I’ll wear a girl’s bra? In a certain sense, this is something that disturbs me more than having my sister’s existence discovered!
“Himeji-san, that’s not mine!”
“Arre? That’s—”
Even with such a huge misunderstanding, I tried my best to explain, but Himeji-san’s gaze had already moved to the table in the living room. What is it this time? Ah, that’s the cotton pad nee-san uses for cosmetics—
“That’s fishcake, right?”
“““Fishcake!?”””
As, as expected of Himeji-san! She actually saw the cotton pad as fishcake; she’s living in a completely different dimension from an ordinary person…I’m really wondering what Himeji-san’s dining table will have.
Just when I saw these random things, Himeji-san looked afar. What she saw on the table—wasn’t that a healthy bento women like most!?”
“Hi, Himeji-san…? What…? What’s weird about that bento?”
“Sob sob…”
“UEEHH!? Why are you crying out of a sudden?”
“I can’t deny it further…”
“HOLD ON A SEC! WHY IS IT THAT A BRA AND COSMETICS CAN BE PASSED OFF BUT A BENTO IS IMMEDIATELY OUT!?”
Don’t tell me a healthy bento women like is a more serious evidence than bra and cosmetics?
“Haa…since it came to this, it can’t be helped…I’ll be honest here. My sister just came back home…”
Since so much was found it, it’s pointless for me to hide anything, so I have to say the truth. It’ll b extremely bad if I continue to try and hide things and cause them to mistake me for having a crossdressing fetish.
After hearing my confession, everyone finally showed a relieved look.
“Tha, that’s right. How could Aki have a girlfriend.”
“…We’re thinking too much.”
“Even I’d feel relieved.”
Everyone put their hand on their chests and heaved a sigh of relief.
Even though it’s a little late, I’m really wondering why they wouldn’t think that it was nee-san instead of a girlfriend I would have? Did they already have some sort of idea?
“I see. So Akihisa-kun’s nee-san came back. That’s great…”
That’s not good to me at all.
“Well, since things are like that, I made my own bento and ironed my clothes nearly. Do you understand now?”
Alright, now that I explained things here, please leave. I have to make these troublesome people leave before there’s any doubts.
“Wait, Akihisa.”
Ack! The most troublesome idiot seemed to notice something.
“Is, is there something wrong, Yuuji?”
“We knew that you have a sister. But why aren’t you willing to stay at home with your sister here?”
“Ah, that’s right.”
“Even I feel that it’s weird here.”
“…(Nods head).”
“Does Akihisa-kun still have something else he wants to hide from us?”
Yuuji’s doubt caused everyone present to feel suspicious.
Gu…! If I had known that things will end up like this, I shouldn’t have told Yuuji about staying overnight and should have just went home…
“Akihisa, it will be easier for you if you just say the truth, right?”
Yuuji reached his hand out and patted me on the shoulder. Un, actually, I’m already prepared…
“Actually…my sister here, well…she’s really a weird person… or rather, lacks common sense…anyway, if I’m with her, a lot of terrible things will happen, and I’ll be deducted a lot of points for whatever strange reason, so I don’t want to go home…”
“To, to think that even Aki would say that she lacks common sense. How serious can that be?”
“Muu…even, if it’s scary, even I’d be wondering here.”
“…Have to meet her no matter what.”
“Yeah, I want to meet Akihisa-kun’s sister for once.”
So it became like this…this is almost like the worst situation I could imagine.
Just when I was thinking that everyone here was interested in seeing nee-san,
“Ah~ what the heck, I say, your interest in other people’s family affairs is way too weak. Even other people have sisters or ‘mothers’ that they don’t want others to meet.”
That’s rare! It’s rare that Yuuji would actually say something for me. What kind of wind is blowing here?
“Yu, Yuuji…! Thanks—”
GACHANK!
At this moment, the sound of the door at the corridor being opened could be heard.
“Arre…? You came back when nee-san’s out shopping, Aki-kun?”
……Eh? What’s with this timing? Are we having a comedy here!?”
“UWAAAAHHH!! SH, SHE’S BACK! EVERYONE, FIND A PLACE TO HIDE—”
“Is it Akihisa-kun’s sister…? I’m really nervous here…”
“Ca, can I actually say hello to Aki’s sister…”
“NOT GOOD! YOU PEOPLE JUST WANT TO SEE HER!!”
Just everyone focused on the living room door to see nee-san appear, I could only continue to look up to the heavens and pray.
Since things ended up like this, I have only one last hope left. Nee-san! I won’t demand for you to greet everyone properly…! So at least, just for once, be in normal clothes…!
The tense moment went by immediately, and the door finally opened.
“Oh my, do we have guest? Welcome. Our house is a little small, but I hope that you can treat it as your own house. Please don’t feel restrained.”
Nee-san, who said such a normal thing, was dressed in ¾ pants and a collared short-sleeved shirt with a vest on. That’s a normal kind of get-up if there was one.
“““So, sorry to bother you…”””
The appearance of the ever-normal looking nee-san with a normal attire, demeanor and common sense caused Yuuji and the rest to look completely stumped.
“Sorry for not introducing myself. I’m Yoshii Akira. Everyone, thank you for willing to be friends with this stupid and useless brother of mine.”
She even bowed after saying that. Tha, that’s too perfect! She looks just like a normal sister no matter how I see it! In that case..I should be able to fool them, right?
“Ahh, hello. I’m Sakamoto Yuuji, Akihisa’s classmate.”
Having recovered, Yuuji hurriedly lowered his head and greeted nee-san.
“…I’m Tsuchiya Kouta.”
Muttsurini spoke up next.
“Hello, Yuuji-kun, Kouta-kun.”
Nee-san smiled back at them.
Ahh…such a wonderful scene here…
Just when I was touched by this rare peaceful moment, Yuuji looked over slightly and whispered,
“Oi, Akihisa, your sister looks rather normal here. Calling her weird, how well off can you get? Instead of me, instead of me…”
“Ahaha…she, she’s normal, isn’t it? So if you have seen enough, hurry up and leave!”
Just when I whispered to Yuuji, the other classmates continued to chat with nee-san. Right now, it seems like it’s Hideyoshi’s turn.
“I’m called Kinoshita Hideyoshi. Please take care of me. A lot of people will be mistaken when seeing me, but I’m not a girl—”
“Ehh. You’re a boy, aren’t you? Hideyoshi-kun. Welcome to my house.”
“!”
On hearing those words, Hideyoshi couldn’t help but look completely shocked as he looked up at nee-san.”
“You, you’re the first one to actually be able to tell that I’m a guy….!”
I don’t know what’s going on, but Hideyoshi just looked really moved
“Of course I can tell. That’s because,”
Nee-san smiled as she said,
“That’s because it’s impossible for that stupid and ugly and useless brother of mine to have female friends.”
What’s with that firm belief that really sickens me!
Just when I was wondering how to snark back at her, nee-san’s stare moved to Himeji-san and Minami,
“So these two are guys, right?”
She made such a conclusion.
“WA, WAIT A SEC, NEE-SAN! HOW CAN YOU SAY SUCH A RUDE THING YOU’RE MEETING FOR THE FIRST TIME! THE THREE OF THEM ARE GIRLS!”
“Akihisa! I’m an authentic guy here, right?”
How little common sense does she have to view the three of them as guys…
After shouting that out, nee-san seemed to have a reaction to my words and slowly turned around to look at me.
“…‘Girls’, you say? Has Aki-kun been bringing girls back home?”
GUAAHH!! Da, damn it! Nee-san seems to be unhappy that I brought girls back home!
Nee-san already thinks that holding hands is illicit sexual relationships. She’s definitely fuming now! Got to find a good reason!
“We, well, nee-san, listen to me! There’s a lot of reasons—”
“…Really? Girls? Sorry for saying such insensitive things/”
“In fact..eh? That’s weird?”
While ignoring me as I tried to explain, nee-san honestly lowered her head at Himeji-san and Minami and didn’t give off any killing intent at all. Is nee-san really not angry here?”
“What’s wrong, Aki-kun?’
“Ah, no…it’s just that I’m wondering whether you’re angry, nee-san…”
“? What are you saying? Why would nee-san be angry at you?”
Nee-san looked really calm and answered as if she had no reason to be angry at all.
Wha, what, am I thinking too much? But this is great…that’s right. It’s just that some friends came over to visit my house. This kind of thing is normal, nee-san has no need to be angry.
Just when I put my hang at my chest and thought that I could heave a sigh of relief, nee-san suddenly smiled and said to me,
“Oh yes, Aki-kun.”
“Nn? What is it?’
“There’s a lot of guests here today, so the doctor game Aki-kun likes to play will have to delay till tomorrow, right?”
Ahhh I see…this person’s really trying to drive me to my grave…
“NE, NEE-SAN, WHAT NONSENSE ARE YOU SAYING! YOU’RE SAYING IT AS IF MY HABIT IS TO PLAY DOCTOR WITH YOU EVERY DAY…CAN YOU STOP SAYING SUCH MISLEADING THINGS! I HAVE NO INTENTION OF PLAYING THAT KIND OF GAMES WITH NEE-SAN!”
DAMN IT! SHE’S DEFINITELY ANGRY NOW! COULDN’T SHE JUST EXERT VIOLENCE ON ME!? WHY MUST SHE TORTURE ME IN SUCH A CRUEL MANNER!? THIS PERSON HERE IS REALLY TOO MUCH!
“A, Akihisa-kun…playing doctor with your own sister…”
“Aki…it’s against the law to do this with your blood-related sister…”
FUUOOOHHH!! SEE, THEY’RE MISTAKEN HERE!!
“NEE-SAN! SCOLD ME LATER WHATEVER YOU WANT, JUST CORRECT THOSE WORDS!”
“Aki-kun, what are you panicking about? Oh yes. Do you know where’s the nurse uniform nee-san gave you yesterday?”
“DON’T ASK ME SUCH A THING AT THIS MOMENT!”
DAMN IRRITATING! THIS PERSON’S DAMN IRRITATING! IF I HAD KNOWN THAT THINGS WOULD END UP LIKE THIS, I MIGHT AS WELL CAMP OUTSIDE!
“Alos, I’m going to dedut you another 150 points under the crime of illicit sexual relationships.”
“150? 150’S TOO MUCH! I DIDN’T EVEN DO ANYTHING YET!”
“…’Didn’t even do anything yet’? …I’ll deduct another 200 points.”
“FUWAAAAHHHH!!!! NEE-SAN’S ONE HUGE IDIOT!”
200 POINTS! WHY DID IT JUST END UP IN A STATE WHERE I CAN’T RECOVER NO MATTER WHETHER I WANT TO!
“…Sorry Akihisa, I’m willing to take back those words I just said.”
“Un…thanks Yuuji…this, this is the first time I actually feel healed by Yuuji ever since I was born…”
I wasn’t able to prepare myself mentally in time because of my sister’s attire and demeanor. I’M BASICALLY GAMBLING WITH MY LIFE FOR ACTUALLY DARING TO BE CARELESS IN FRONT OF THIS PERSON!
“Sorry for being off-topic. Can I ask you for your names?”
“Ah, yes, sorry for not introducing myself. I’m Himeji Mizuki, Akihisa-kun’s classmate.”
“I’m Shimada Minami, and—”
Minami suddenly glanced at me as she spoke halfway,
“—I’m friends with Aki.”
Mu. Minami just looked like she wanted to say that we aren’t friends. Was she planning to use the introduction she made at class and say that I was her wrestling training sandbag?
“So it’s Mizuki-san and Minami-san. Nice to meet you for the first time.”
Nee-san kept her smile and answered them throughout. It’s because she showed herself to be so normal in such situations that people will wonder how real were those weird things she said. Really, she’s a sister that really worries me…
“Oh yeah. Where did you go to just now, nee-san?”
“I went to buy ingredients for dinner.”
Nee-san opened the bags she was holding, and there were ingredients like clams and bacon. I see, so nee-san went to buy ingredients for dinner.
“Eh? Didn’t you buy too much here?”
Each ingredient was way too much if it’s for two people. Even a family can’t finish that much.
“Nope, that’s definitely just enough.”
Nee-san seemed to be unhappy with my words and even puffed her cheeks unhappily. It’s rather refreshing when nee-san herself doesn’t really show her real emotions on her face.
Nee-san’s not good at cooking, and actually ran off to buy dinner ingredients, so the amount was mistaken, right? But it isn’t like nee-san to be unhappy over being pointed out.
“It’s rare for everyone to come over to our house. Why don’t you stay behind for dinner? There’s not many dishes we can offer though.”
It seemed that everyone was ready to do so. Nee-san spoke and invited everyone to stay behind for dinner. Looks like she just wouldn’t admit that she bought the wrong amount no matter what.
“In that case, I’ll stay behind too.”
“…I’ll stay for dinner too.”
“It’ll be troublesome for you, but I’d stay for dinner too.”
“Me too.”
“I, in that case, I’ll…”
Everyone nodded their heads. Looks like dinner tonight will be noisy.
“So everyone’s willing to stay behind. That’s great. Aki-kun, I’ll leave the ingredients to you.”
“Un, got it.”
I took the bag of ingredients over from nee-san. Looks like I can enjoy a luxurious meal I haven’t had for a long time.
“Eh? Aki’s cooking dinner?”
“Un, yeah.”
“Akihisa-kun knows how to cook?”
Minami and Himeji-san both looked shocked. That’s weird; is it really strange that I can cook?
“Didn’t I say it before at lunch? I prepared my own bento.”
“No, now that you mentioned it, that’s true…”
“Akihisa-kun did mention it before…”
But both of them just gave inexplicable looks.
“This isn’t anything worth being shocked about, right? Even I can cook a few simple dishes here.”
“…That’s a gentleman’s habit.”
“I’d, I don’t know…how to cook at all here…”
Yuuji and Muttsurini did show off to everyone before, so they didn’t have much reaction that I can cook.
“Forget about Muttsurini. As expected, you’re forced to learn how to cook at home, right, Yuuji?”
“Oh, that’s right…but what do you mean by saying as expected?”
“Ahaha. Because you look like you have the lowest position at home, Yuuji.”
“? What are you talking about now?”
“Eh? What do you mean—isn’t the one at the lowest position in the family in charge of cooking?”
“““……”””
For some reason, everyone showed me stares of compassion.
“It’s because of my mom’s education policy that I was forced to cook.”
“Is, is that so…”
“Aki’s mother sounds really strong…”
“I’d feel that the position isn’t the problem, but rather who can cook…”
“Eh!? Don’t tell me everyone else’s different!? Damned mom! Lying to me since young!”
I see…so my family’s different from other families…when watching TV when I was young, I would think “Isn’t it weird for mothers to cook? Aren’t mothers supposed to be the strongest people in the families?” I felt that it was weird back then, so that’s how it is…
“Alright alright. It’s still early, but let’s prepare dinner. I’ll help you, Akihisa.”
“…I’ll help too.”
“Ah, un, thanks, you two.”
“Then, in that case, I’ll…”
“““NO NEED, THE GIRLS JUST NEED TO SIT QUIETLY AND WAIT!”””
“Ah, haa…I see…”
Thus, we decided to deal with dinner first, and everyone will then study to prepare for the exams.
