Hikigaya, the Son-in-law of Three Surnames

Shiyu thought she was a little strange, but before she could think about it, she heard Hachiman say, "So are you guys discussing something interesting?"

At this time, Xiangzi said with interest: "I am planning to write a novel that explores social ethics and morality recently. I thought of an interesting topic, so I called Shiyu over. After all, the new generation may have a different perspective. The theme is, under what circumstances would a mother and daughter take the initiative to be with the same man?"

Author's words: Thank you "Grape's Rage" and all the readers for the rewards and blades.

Chapter 93: Shiyu-chan, listen to your father

If you talk about the issue of mother and daughter, then I won't be sleepy anymore. Someone's eyes lit up instantly, but when Shiyu saw it, she rolled her eyes at him and said, "Where are you, Taozi? This is a serious academic research, which involves difficult problems including social ethics and moral dilemmas!"

Shiyu said unhappily.

No wonder she was willing to come back to see Xiangzi. After all, Shiyu seemed to have a tendency to refuse to have any further contact with her irresponsible mother.

"Sure enough, if you don't appreciate it truly, real emotions won't emerge in your mind. How could a normal mother snatch her daughter's man? Or vice versa, how could a daughter snatch her mother's boyfriend? Hmm..." Xiangzi said with some distress. Of course, she definitely didn't mean to mock her sister. At this moment, she was completely immersed in the field of creation.

"So you experientialists are troublesome. In fact, how can you truly experience so many emotions? When Sakuraba Kazuki wrote "My Man", he didn't really like his adoptive father." Shiyu took the opportunity to belittle her mother's creative style.

Xiangzi raised her head and said with some disdain: "So you have fallen to the point of writing light novels, which are just for entertainment but have no thoughts of their own. What is a love metronome? Is this the method school you are proud of? It's empty, too empty."

Shiyu blushed, as if she was thinking of a friend who was also an author. She was in such an embarrassing situation that her relatives accidentally found out the name of her romance novel. Then, every time there was a family gathering, reading her works aloud became part of the family's entertainment. This kind of public situation would really make people bite the sheets and roll around on the bed.

Although Shiyu's mother is also a well-known writer, the embarrassment of having her relatives peeping at her works cannot be erased.

"Hahahaha, the heroine in the book said that she was smart since she was a child. As a mother, I have never seen a child as stupid as you when he was a child. What kind of Mary Sue writing is this, idiot, idiot." Xiangzi was firing on all cylinders, making Shiyu tremble with anger, especially when Hachiman was present.

"How good do you think you can be..." But before Shiyu could fight back, she heard Xiangzi say immediately.

"Don't waste time, let's get back to the topic." Her expression was serious.

If she hadn't had a knife in her hand, Shiyu would have been arrested by the police because of her filial piety.

She sat down angrily, thought for a moment, and said, "Well, let's make this clear. In fact, this kind of situation is not uncommon in real life. But when it comes to novels, readers will not believe it. Isn't the novel itself a way for the public to experience a life that they cannot experience in their own identity? In the end, they don't believe what the author wrote, saying it's too fake. It's really ridiculous. What they think is the truth is just the truth limited by their poor brains."

Shi Yu mocked her readers, and then continued, "Generally speaking, it's because of economic problems. It's simply using money to exchange for men's desires. Let's not talk about reality. The "Mother and Daughter Borrowing Money" in the galgame is such a case. Yes, there are also the "River Family" that simply distorts morality. But, these are all..."

Before she finished, Xiangzi took over her words and said, "Too shallow. Although I agree with your point about the truth, if we simply ignore the psychological contradictions of the characters because of the influence of the external environment, then it cannot be called a literary work. What I want is a deeper level, a peculiar relationship created by the characters' own behavioral motivations rather than money factors."

"I agree with this point, but it's too difficult to make this kind of relationship plausible." Shiyu said with a slight frown.

Xiangzi shook her head and said, "So you methodists are just stubborn. You focus too much on logic and ignore the expression of characters' emotions. As long as you use emotions to drive the text, you can make readers empathize and ignore the irrationality in it."

"So, getting readers to empathize is the most difficult thing." Shiyu emphasized somewhat unbearably.

But Xiangzi seemed to be waiting for her to say this, and said: "Isn't there a good opportunity for you to experience it now?"

Xiangzi pointed at herself, then at Shiyu, and finally at Hachiman.

"Tomorrow, I plan to go to Kamakura to collect materials," said Xiangzi.

Shiyu was stunned for a moment, and she knew what Xiangzi meant by the "experience". This was the method of experientialism. As long as the relationship between the characters was simulated, the greatest empathy with the imaginary characters could be gained, and thus "recorded" in the novel.

Shiyu has always believed that this way of creation is heretical. It is not creation but just recording.

And more importantly, it also involves Hachiman. This stinky woman knew that he was interested in Hachiman, but she stopped because of her. Now she wants her to play such an ambiguous role...

Shi Yu suddenly stood up and protested: "Do you think of me as a tool for you to experience the role? You have always been like this. If you think I am useful, you give me a piece of cake. If you are tired of me, you throw me abroad. I don't want to play this kind of house with you!"

After saying that, Shiyu left the living room, but it seemed that she did not leave directly, but returned to her room.

Only Hachiman and Kaori were left in the living room. Although he was puzzled by Kaori's request, he knew that Kaori must have her own reasons.

For example, when Xiangzi sent Shiyu abroad, from Shiyu's perspective, it was her mother who abandoned her and sent her to live with her grandparents.

From Kaori's perspective, she probably felt that she, with her personality flaws, could not raise a daughter with good character, or that she was not suitable for raising offspring. Perhaps for half of the people, if they felt that they could not raise a child, they would just not have one. However, as the daughter of the Fujiwara family and the daughter-in-law of the Kasumigaoka family, she could not do that.

"Do you need me to cook?" Hachiman broke the silence.

But Xiangzi shook her head and said, "Accompany me to the courtyard."

At this time, night had fallen and the moonlight was like silver gauze. Xiangzi stood quietly in the courtyard. Yesterday seemed like today, reminding her of the days when she first met Hachiman.

Compared to novels, some people's lives are more bizarre and exciting. Perhaps this is why she was attracted to a young man who was much younger than her.

Suddenly, Hachiman walked to the courtyard and said, "I remembered the night when I broke into the Imperial Palace. The moonlight was also very charming..."

Then he stretched out his hand, and Xiangzi smiled slowly, walked up slowly with graceful steps, and took Hachiman's hand, as if that day happened again. The two of them leaned close together and danced gently. Compared to the first time, which was a little fresh and erotic, this time there was a gentle warmth.

Xiangzi leaned her head on his shoulder and said, "Accompany me to Kamakura. You promised me that."

Hachiman felt that something was wrong with her mood, but he still hummed softly.

"Deal with Shiyu and let her go with us." She took the opportunity to make an unreasonable request.

He hesitated for a moment. To be honest, he didn't really want to provoke Shiyu. After all, the situation was different with the Yukinoshita family.

I have a choice, I just want to be a good person.

However, when a charming mature woman looks at you with her lips pouting like a little girl, most of the time it is difficult for you to refuse her reasons that have a hint of coquettishness.

Shiyu-chan, you must listen to your dad.

Chapter 94: How does my waist compare to that woman’s?

Their footsteps swayed gently, and the silver moonlight stretched their shadows into long ones. Compared to dancing, the two of them looked more like they were taking a stroll. Hachiman hugged her plump waist, and a light press seemed to squeeze out the softness of her waist, which felt like water could be squeezed out.

This is a charm that a young girl will never be able to experience; it is a charm that only belongs to mature women.

Hachiman said in a gentle tone: "Did you put the spider in the bathroom in advance this afternoon?"

Fujiwara Kaori's steps froze for a moment, and she leaned her head on him and said, "I didn't intend to hide it from you, I just wanted you to notice it later..."

Hachiman asked, "What's the purpose of this? Just to play a trick on Kasumi Shiko?"

Perhaps because of the first impression, Hachiman is still used to calling Shiwa "Kasumi Shiko".

"I miss you..." Xiangzi said in a whisper.

"What...?" Hachiman seemed to not hear clearly.

"I said, I miss you, but you are always busy with this and that, as if you have forgotten me. Please... let me speak, I will be shy." The literary mature woman's expression at this time was both angry and shy. It is rare to see a woman's expression so vivid.

"Madam, you are cuter than your daughter." Hachiman said with a slightly teasing tone.

Xiangzi hummed softly, and the youthful charm of the mature woman at that moment was even more heart-warming.

Xiangzi slowly left Hachiman's side, poking his chest gently with her fan, and said, "Remember what you promised me. If I talk to her, it will only end in a quarrel."

You are quite self-aware.

And since you knew that, why did you insist that Shiyu go with you?

While Hachiman was complaining, he was also confused, but Kaori had slowly disappeared into the shadows that could not be found in the moonlight.

In fact, he felt strange. Today, Xiangzi was more frank than before. At least if she said "I miss you", if it were the past, she would at least write a few sad and sad poems and send them to his desk, so that he would reflect on himself.

He had to admit that this woman's behavior was quite old-fashioned, so her frankness now made him feel even more strange.

However, when he turned around, he happened to meet Kasumi Shiko who was changing into pajamas.

Shiyu probably went to the bathroom. She glanced at him, paused for a moment, and then prepared to leave.

"Ms. Kasumi Shiko, I have something to tell you."

How to convince this tsundere with bad temper? Hachiman actually hasn't figured out a solution yet.

"Miss...what do you mean? I think you are really funny. Who would call someone's mother by her name? But when calling a daughter, they would respectfully add the title of Miss. When we were in London, did you call me like that?"

As soon as Shiyu opened her mouth, she became upset, and her tone was just like that of an abandoned ex-girlfriend.

"Then I have to turn back to the front to confirm." Hachiman responded casually.

"Do you know what I want to express?" Shiyu suddenly said, biting her lip.

"If I say it would be better if you didn't know, would you accept this answer?" Hachiman's eyes were calm.

This answer aroused Shiyu's fighting spirit. When she was in London, she developed feelings for him by chance. It turned out that her roommate even had his child, and then followed her back to China in a daze.

After seeing his mother, he discovered that the woman he had never had any contact with suddenly wanted to help him find a stepfather.

Shiyu even cursed herself, wondering how many evil things she had done in her previous life to end up in such a terrible situation.

The girl jumped down the corridor, walked in front of Hachiman, and extended her hand. Hachiman pretended to be confused.

"Do to me what you just did to that woman."

"It's just dancing, why does it taste different in your mouth?" After hesitating for a moment, Hachiman remembered his promise and finally extended his hand.

But it was just a handshake. Shi Yu said with unprecedented toughness: "How can you dance if it's just a handshake? Put your arms around my waist. Do you need me to teach you?"

Seeing that Hachiman didn't move, Shiyu simply grabbed his hand and placed it on her waist.

"No...you can't let me go." Despite the strong tone, it sounded like a plea, which made Hachiman finally stop letting go.

Under the hazy moonlight, the face that seemed to have gone back in time made him a little confused for a moment.

The second dance was particularly exciting.

Just like what Xiangzi did to Hachiman just now, Shiyu put her head on Hachiman's shoulder: "Although I hate that damn experience school, I have to admit that I have fallen into the topic that my mother is currently studying, but I will not become a foil."

"To be on the safe side, let me ask you, have you ever had an intimate relationship with her?" Shiyu asked.

"...It's too late." Hachiman said sincerely.

But this answer stabbed Shiyu in the heart again. It was not about whether it was true or not, but it was too late. She didn't believe that this guy didn't do it on purpose.

Shi Yu gritted her teeth and said, "Very good, that's fine. I don't care what kind of relationship you have with other women, but not with mom. Since there is no substantial development between you two, that's fine."

Shiyu took a deep breath. She hated herself for being hesitant and hesitant, like a resentful little woman.

"I don't want a stepfather, so before that, I will snatch you from that woman. I will go to Kamakura with you tomorrow. You have fulfilled your promise to that woman."

However, the process of persuasion was far different from what Hachiman had imagined.

"Is it too late for me to reject you now?" Hachiman asked directly. If he had refused politely before for fear of hurting the girl, now Hachiman rejected directly.

"Did you reject me because of your relationship with that woman, or because you don't have any feelings for me?" Shiyu asked back.

Hachiman said directly: "I have no feelings for you."

Shi Yu's body trembled slightly, and then she whispered, as if complaining: "The way you looked at me in the bathroom just now told me that you were lying. I... don't have a mole at all. Why didn't you dare to look at me at that time? If my figure wasn't so bad that you had no interest at all, then it means that you were afraid."

But how could Kasumigaoka Utaha's body be unattractive? So the only explanation is that Hachiman was afraid.

Shiyu whispered in his ear, "How does my waist compare to that woman's?"

Oh my god, the loser actually sounded the clarion call for counterattack. Hachiman even admired himself for still having the mind to make fun of him at this time.

This time, it was as if Kasumi Shiko had completely grasped his weakness, and he couldn't say anything from beginning to end.

Shiyu slowly stepped back, and with a smug smile, she said, "Then, please give me your guidance from tomorrow on. I will secretly take your heart away without her noticing."

The winner this time is Kasumigaoka Utaha.

Chapter 95: Geigei Your girlfriend won’t hit me, right?

After the Kamakura shogunate, the ancient Buddhist temples in Kamakura gradually declined, and now there are still many abandoned wild temples left. Therefore, the ancient capital of Kamakura is also called the place where mountain and wild spirits meet, the so-called demon city.

However, these are just the usual statements made by Japanese people to gild themselves. Because it is located on the coast and retains many ancient buildings, the blue sky, green trees and waves during the day are the reasons why it has become an attractive tourist city.

The famous scenes from "Slam Dunk" in the last century, the seaside tram and the images of Haruko Akagi, have made this small town in Kanagawa a popular check-in destination for internet celebrities. The tram in the animation originated from the famous Enoden train near Kamakura High School.

Kanagawa itself is within the Tokyo area, and the next day they took the JR line and arrived in Kamakura in about an hour and a half, which was quite convenient.

However, one and a half hours was neither long nor short. Their seats were side by side, but Hachiman sat with Kaori, while Shiha sat alone opposite her.

To be honest, Hachiman didn't expect that Kasumi Shiko would be so straightforward this time. When he directly refused, it was too late. So at this time he could only stay closer to Aunt Kaori. When going out, boys also need to protect themselves.

"What are you reading? Let me see." She seemed to say it suddenly, but these words made him shudder, and then he realized that Shiyu was referring to the paperback in his hand.

It has to be said that, although not as crazy as the two literary mother and daughter, Hachiman has been a book lover since he was a child. His best subject in high school was Chinese. Although he felt that being a Chinese teacher was only half a step away from being a stay-at-home mom and living off her husband, it was a compromise between ideal and reality, but in the end he embarked on a path he had never imagined.

All I can say is that life planning is something that only very few people can do. It has nothing to do with wealth. Most people just take one step at a time.

His thoughts were a little scattered, and what Hachiman was holding in his hand was a novel that he had picked up from Xiangzi's study.

"I think you've read Yukio Mishima's 'The Sound of Tides'." Hachiman handed the thin paperback in his hand to the girl.

Shiyu nodded. She couldn't be said to be well-read, but she had read almost all the works of Japan's literary masters. The woman next to her was even more amazing. Even Shiyu had to admit that she was more knowledgeable than the other women.

"It's one of Mishima's few or even only romantic works, and it's not bad at all." Xiangzi, who was typing on the keyboard next to him, responded casually while wearing gold-rimmed glasses.

"After all, we are going to a coastal city, and I happened to see "Tide Sao" so I picked it up. It's good that it doesn't look depressing."

Shiyu nodded. Although it was just for collecting materials, she was traveling after all. It would be a waste of time if she became depressed by reading. After all, it was just something to kill time during the trip.

What makes Shiyu dissatisfied is that she is right next to her. Isn’t she more charming than "Chaosao"?

It seems....indeed not.