In crossover anime, who isn't a childhood friend?

Mrs. Sawamura then came up to Minamoto Chiya and flicked his forehead: "Chiya-kun, you're really being too polite with us. You kept such an important matter from us. When did you start having this kind of relationship with Ms. Touma in private? Hmm?"

Her tone was reproachful, but her eyes clearly held a chilling emotion, just like Mrs. Yukinoshita, who was smiling beside her!

Gen Chiya: "!"

This guy can even be involved in a chaotic scene like this?!

Even though it's freezing cold, he started to feel sweat on his back.

The instigator on the other side burst into laughter, bending over with tears welling up in his eyes.

She wiped away a few tears with the back of her hand, her smile softened slightly, and she finally began to explain her behavior: "I'm so sorry, I'm so sorry. I was so happy to be out with everyone today after so long, and I just made a little joke. You don't mind, do you, Qianye's mom?"

Runzi's mother reached out and covered her chest: "Really, it was so natural. I was really scared."

"However, I have always admired Qianye. I really want to take him as my godson. After all, I am different from all of you. I am single, have no husband, only a daughter, and no other support."

As Yoko finished speaking, she sighed sadly.

"Forehead……"

Her feigned weakness left Runzi's mother momentarily embarrassed and unsure of what to do.

In private, she wouldn't be in such a difficult position.

But now, Mrs. Yukinoshita and Mrs. Sawamura are also staring at her intently.

The two people who were just having a pleasant conversation with her are now putting immense pressure on her.

very scary!

Runzi's mother was trembling inside!

Chiya cleared her throat and said, "We're just standing here blocking other people's way. Let's go to the ema area first."

He changed the subject abruptly, but at least ended the topic that was making Runzi's mother extremely embarrassed.

Continuing on, until leaving the shrine and finishing lunch, Gen Chiya learned her lesson and stopped calling for her mother.

When addressing the three wives, plus Runzi's mother, he would first make eye contact and then use the formal "you" to avoid further trouble.

But Yoko's incredibly natural and responsive response today is deeply etched in the hearts of every lady present.

back home.

Runko's mother called Chiya directly to her room.

"Chiya, tell your mother frankly, what Aunt Yaozi said today... it wasn't a joke as she claimed, was it?"

Now that the signs of this matter have already appeared, there's no point in hiding it.

Most importantly, based on the "new mother's" behavior today, Yuan Qianye didn't think she would be so obedient as to keep his secret.

So, under Runzi's mother's gaze, he slowly nodded.

Under the even more astonished gaze of Junko's mother, she revealed that during her previous trip to Vienna, she had already confirmed that she and Kazusa were officially together.

Upon learning everything, Runzi's mother felt her brain trembling and slowly hugged her head.

Meanwhile.

On the other side of the city, similar situations were occurring at the Sawamura and Yukinoshita families.

The Sawamura family.

Mr. Sawamura was resting at home, sitting on the living room sofa with his legs crossed, reading the newspaper.

Suddenly, a sound came from the entrance hall. He smiled slightly; the two treasures of the family had returned.

"My darling daughter, come back! Did you have fun playing with Mommy?"

Eriri wasn't even wearing slippers. She covered her ears tightly with both hands, ignoring her father's smiling greetings. Her feet, encased in white over-the-knee socks, moved rapidly, making dull thuds on the wooden stairs, and she left without stopping for a moment.

Mr. Sawamura blinked, his gaze darkening for a moment, but he quickly spotted his wife and smiled again.

"Honey, what did you have for lunch? I haven't even had lunch at home yet, I just had some cookies to tide me over. Let's have an early dinner..."

"Eri, you stop right there! You must know something, right? Isn't that great pianist's daughter very close to Chiya?"

Mrs. Sawamura was equally energetic, ignoring her husband, and followed closely behind up to the second floor.

Mr. Sawamura slowly covered his chest.

"I already told you I don't know! Mom, please don't ask anymore!"

"You can't even lie properly! You clearly know what's going on! You'll suffer if your mother doesn't keep an eye on you!"

"I'm all grown up now, I can handle my own things, so don't worry about me!"

Eriri quickly hid inside the house, threw herself onto the bed, and pressed the pillow under her head. No matter what her mother said after chasing after her, she acted as if she was "not listening to a turtle's rambling and refused to communicate."

And at the home under the snow.

In the tea room.

The mother and her youngest daughter sat facing each other.

After a formal tea ceremony, Mom finally spoke up: "Yukino, can you tell me about what happened between you and Chiya?"

Yukino kept her head down: "Mom, haven't you seen our situation clearly since we were little?"

"You know that's not what I want to ask. You and Qianye... have you ever thought about your future with Qianye?"

"..." Yukino remained silent.

"Let's change the subject then. Can you tell me what you know about the situation around Qianye?"

"..." Yukino remained silent.

However, Mrs. Yukinoshita was provoked by Yoko Touma today and realized that there was a very serious problem. Therefore, this time, she was determined not to back down no matter what.

She waited quietly, determined to get a clear answer from her youngest daughter.

"Mother……"

Finally, Yukino couldn't withstand her mother's aura, and her defenses crumbled, but she still didn't intend to answer her mother's question.

"...Qianye's matter concerns his personal privacy. I have no right to talk about his affairs to others without his permission. I think you can understand that, Mom."

Mrs. Yukinoshita put down her teacup and nodded in agreement: "Indeed, that's how I've always taught you since you were little."

Yukino breathed a slight sigh of relief, but her mother's words only made her feel a little relieved. Her mother's next words made her heart jump into her throat again.

"In that case, I'll just go and ask him directly later, right? You go and do your thing, I'll arrange to meet him myself later."

"Mom!" Yukino cried out, kneeling up abruptly. Her voice rose sharply. "Please don't do this! Chiya is already very busy with his studies and work. Please don't add any more pressure to him!"

“It’s just an elder’s concern for a younger generation. How can there be any pressure? Unless you feel that he did something that I can’t accept and that you can’t face me with dignity.” Mrs. Yukinoshita met her youngest daughter’s gaze sharply.

"..." Yukino was speechless again, defeated by her mother's sharp and insightful gaze, and looked away guiltily, unable to resist her.

Mrs. Yukinoshita narrowed her eyes slightly, just as she was about to put in more effort, there was a knock on the tea room. The next moment, Haruno peeked in, then walked in briskly with her hands behind her back.

"Yono?" Yukino and Mrs. Yukinoshita were both quite surprised: "Didn't you say you were busy with company matters and wouldn't be home for dinner tonight?"

"That was indeed my original thought, but seeing everyone on duty at the company rushing home after get off work made me realize that I wanted to spend the New Year period with my family, so I came back directly."

That's not the truth.

In reality, after anticipating what happened at the shrine today, Minamoto Chiya knew that things would definitely go wrong for Yukino when she got home, so she gave Haruno a heads-up and told her to find a way to help Yukino.

This can be considered as helping himself in some way.

After all, if his current situation were exposed, the business collaboration might not be greatly affected, but the Yukinoshita couple's goodwill towards him would drop by more than half, and it's not impossible that they would later order their youngest daughter to stop associating with him.

As for Yukino, there is only one solution that the Yukinoshita couple can accept: get on the train first and buy the ticket later.

It was indeed despicable, but there was nothing we could do about it.

The only way Yuan Qianye could "atone" was to treat her as their precious daughter for the rest of his life.

Oh, and the eldest daughter too.

After a brief explanation, Haruno sat down next to Yukino without revealing any flaws.

She looked at her mother, then at her younger sister, and her smile held a deeper meaning.

"But why are Mom and Yukino so serious during the New Year? Did something happen?"

That naughty younger brother is quite perceptive; it seems that her timing was perfect.

…………

258: What's your opinion on the young lady? (5k)

The following night, inside the secret cabin.

Gen Chiya held Yono, who was wearing bunny ear pajamas, in his arms, and swayed slowly on the hanging chair on the balcony while listening to her explain in detail what happened at home last night.

"...You were right. When I got home, Mom was bombarding Yukino with questions. Luckily, I made it back in time. Anyway, things aren't looking good right now. Mom has clearly sensed something's wrong. Although I've managed to smooth things over for now, unless absolutely necessary, you should try to avoid seeing Yukino as much as possible before you've completely won her over."

Otherwise, she will definitely test you on some issues in a way you can't avoid. It's best not to put yourself in that kind of predicament until you're truly prepared. You did very well this time. In the future, if anything happens, remember to discuss it with me promptly, just like this time.

"It's good that my sister is here." Yuan Qianye gently rubbed his nose against hers.

Yang Nai chuckled and gently pushed him away: "Don't rush to flatter me. Besides, I also helped arrange things this time... so it's a good thing for you."

Yuan Qianye asked, "What is it?"

“It’s about Yukino.” Haruno didn’t keep her in suspense: “I could tell that Yukino herself had this intention, but she had never said it outright, so I helped her out and suggested to her mother that she move out and live on her own.”

Yuan Qianye's mood brightened: "Auntie agreed?"

Seeing the obvious change in his expression, Yang Nai chuckled and said, "There's nothing I can't agree to, right? In Mom's heart, Yukino is much easier to take care of than me when it comes to her own life. It's just that some aspects of her love life are a bit worrying."

From her perspective, letting Yukino live alone gives her more freedom. She can invite friends over whenever she wants without so many reservations, and the same applies to you, her chosen future son-in-law.

"I see..." A subtle smile appeared on Yuan Qianye's face, as if he were deep in thought, clearly indicating that he had begun to make more connections and arrangements with the outside world.

"Mom is already looking at houses for Yukino. Although she didn't say it explicitly, I guess she'll choose one near your apartment so it'll be more convenient for you two to look after each other and visit each other."

"Thank you for your hard work, sister. Leave the rest to me."

"Alright, that means my task is temporarily complete."

Yang stretched and yawned.

"The rest of the time we have alone together is precious. Come on, tell me in detail how your naughty little brother is so musically talented. It's one thing to learn piano and win awards in such a short time, but now you've released so many songs all at once, instantly setting a fashion trend. The longer I know you, the more surprising things I discover about you. Tell me, is there anything else you're hiding from me?"