Mob Character Reincarnation Loner: As a Result of Supporting the Heroine Who Had Been Rejected, I Ended up Being the Recipient of Her Heavy Emotions…
“I’m Serizawa Junichi . Nice to meet you, Bungaku.”
“I-it’s a pleasure to meet you too. I’m Bunroku Irie.”
I exchanged greetings and shook hands with Serizawa san, who was waiting for me in the living room.
Serizawa san looked a bit younger than his age, with a well-groomed appearance; his neatly styled hair gave him a somewhat intellectual air.
“Bungaku, I’m sorry for inviting you on such short notice.”
“Ah, no, not at all… I’m actually very happy to have been invited.”
I bowed my head slightly in response to Serizawa san’s words.
He’s the same type as Misuzu—someone who doesn’t show much emotion on his face.
“Just relax as usual. you are not engaged yet, after all.”
“Ah, y-yes…”
What is this? Is Serizawa san joking? He’s so expressionless, I can’t tell!!
“Bungaku, I want to try breaking a sake barrel at the wedding.”
“Eh, I want to do that too… I mean, um, well, we’ll have to discuss that later.”
As I brushed off Serizawa san’s joke with a slight cough, feeling his piercing gaze,
“Honey. I’m getting hungry.”
Serizawa san came to my rescue.
“You’re right. Let’s have dinner… But Sanae, why are you wearing a maid’s uniform?”
“I was just playing ‘pretend housekeeper’ with Bungaku-kun earlier.”
“……………Stop that.”
“Mmm, if you’re going to say that, I won’t play ‘maid’ with you tonight.”
……M-m-m-maid play!? Isn’t that… something naughty!?
“I have no plans for that…”
“Did you prefer the master-servant role-reversal game?”
“It’s not like that… Let’s talk about this later in my room.”
“Fufu, dear. You’re really up for it, aren’t you?”
Serizawa mom is grinning, while Serizawa dad is sighing and pressing his temples.
……Somehow, he’s being totally run ragged by Serizawa mom. This guy.
“Well, my parents are just like this.”
“Yeah. Somehow, I feel a real connection with them. Especially with Misuzu san’s dad.”
“Huh? Do you want to play maid games too, Bungaku?”
“No. That’s not it.”
“Mom, Bungaku says she wants to play maid with me. Do we still have a maid outfit?”
“I told you, that’s not it!!”
With that little incident out of the way, dinner with the Serizawa family began.
The dining table exuded an overall refined and calm atmosphere; just sitting there made me feel like my social standing had risen a notch.
However, my excitement lasted only a moment, and an unprecedented wave of nervousness washed over me.
Ugh… I really want to savor the food, but I’m so nervous I can’t taste a thing…
Once the meal had progressed a bit, Serizawa san slowly opened his mouth.
“Bungaku. There’s just one thing I’d like to ask you.”
“Eh, uh, yes. What is it?”
At Serizawa san’s words, I instinctively sat up straight.
“My daughter has told me you’re promiscuous, good-for-nothing, and a womanizer… To be honest, I have my doubts about you.”
“S-Serizawa-san!!”
“Isn’t that fine? Even if you’re promiscuous, good-for-nothing, and a womanizer. I think—no, I’m sure—Bungaku-kun will make Misuzu happy. Right, Bungaku-kun?”
I receive this support—which doesn’t exactly defend Serizawa-mama—but Serizawa-papa shakes his head.
“Sanae, I can sort of understand why you trusted Bungaku-kun during your conversation in the parlor earlier. So now it’s my turn. Bungaku-kun, what exactly can you do for Misuzu?”
My frantic heart suddenly comes to a complete stop.
What can I do for Serizawa san?
It goes without saying.
That is—
“I won’t leave her alone.”
Serizawa’s dad’s eyes widened in genuine surprise at my answer.
“…………………………I see.”
Serizawa’s dad muttered that as if letting out a sigh of admiration.
Um, was my answer okay?
Worried, I looked over at Serizawa, but for some reason, she was squinting her eyes.
Huh? What’s with this awkward silence?
“Come to think of it, Bungaku, when is your date with Misuzu?”
As if to shatter the silence, Sanae suddenly asked.
“Ah, yes. It’s scheduled for the day after tomorrow, I think.”
“Is that so? Well then, maybe we should tag along too. Right? dear?”
I choked on Misuzu’s mom’s outrageous remark.
What on earth is she talking about?
“Well… I don’t think the two of you would be too happy about that. It’s supposed to be your special time together.”
“If Dad’s willing to drive, I’m fine with it. It’ll save us money and be easier. Right, Bungaku?”
Hey, don’t pass the buck to me here!!
“I-I, well… I don’t really mind, I guess. Um, yeah. It’s fine. Yeah.”
There’s no way I can refuse this!!
“In that case, we’ll come along too.”
“Yay! I’m looking forward to it.”
Mom and Dad Serizawa are officially joining us.
Wait, weren’t they called here in the first place to give me a hard time about my “Poop Museum” date? Why is the whole Serizawa family going now?!
“Hehe, Bungaku. Choosing the Poop Museum as a date spot with Misuzu—you really know your stuff, don’t you?”
“That’s right. You really understand our daughter. I was actually a little impressed by that choice.”
The Poop Museum—of all places—was a hit.
“Bungaku…date the day after tomorrow. I’m looking forward to it.”
“……………Yeah.”
I’ll bring some stomach medicine tomorrow. I nodded, making that resolution.