I, Who Was Ridiculed as a “Video Game Otaku and Creepy” and Dumped by My Childhood Friend, Was Actua

Chapter 34

As a Father

Translated by NotBlueYet
Edited by Kingavent

I walked into the living room and there was my father.

He was sitting on the sofa with his suit tie loosened.

“Ryo, welcome home.”

“I’m home. Father, thank you for your hard work.”

“Thank you.”

The fact that he was at home so relaxed meant that nothing major had happened.

“Are you leaving again soon?”

“No, the chief told me to take the rest of the day off, so I’ll be home until tomorrow.”

Police work is a very busy job, especially if you are in a higher position.

“Ryo seems to be doing well these days.”

“Did you know?”

“I’m a father, you know. I’m worried about my children.”

It seems that he cares about us even when he’s busy.

“Rio Natsume, she’s cute.”

“Dad, she’s in high school.”

“I know. I’m just happy. Ryo has light in his eyes again.”

Ten years have already passed since Ryo and Yuzuki’s mother passed away.

It seems like a short time, but it has been a long time.

He feels as if he has not been able to do anything fatherly, using work as an excuse.

Even so, he has not heard a single complaint from his children.

For the young Ryo and Yuzuki, the sudden disappearance of their mother must have been a tremendous emotional shock.

Even as adults, it was painful, and we shed tears to the point of exhaustion.

“Hang in there,” “Pull yourself together,” “Be strong.”

Such words only rubbed salt in the wound.

Ryo and Yuzuki were also sad at one point.

However, they both accepted the fact and got over it.

Ryo, in particular, found what he wanted to do.

And he left us with the result of winning the e-sports world tournament.

Ryo and Yuzuki have a future.

I wanted them to look forward to the future and live their lives with hope.

Recently, just when I thought Ryo was feeling down again, a new light shone on him.

The encounter with Rio Natsume definitely led Ryo in the right direction.

“Next time, please introduce me to Rio.”

“I’d love to, but how much time does my father have?”

“I would make time for my son’s benefactor.”

“Benefactor?”

“You know that, don’t you?　Rio saved your life.”

I think my father’s eyes can’t be fooled.

That gentle gaze that seems to know everything stings me.

“I am glad to have met Rio.”

“I want to meet the person who changed my son so much.”

“I understand. I will tell Rio next time.”

I am sure she will not refuse.

Today we enjoyed our first family dinner in a long time.

Then, I contacted Rio.