Hikigaya, the Son-in-law of Three Surnames

Nino couldn't help laughing when she heard the man's exaggerated tone: "You just know how to brag."

"Hmph, let me tell you, those who looked down on me are regretting it now." Hachiman was very proud.

Just as Nino was about to speak, someone accidentally touched the tableware. Nino turned around and found that it was Yotsuba who was there.

"What's wrong, Yotsuba?"

"I just wanted to ask if you need any help or anything." Yotsuba looked a little flustered.

In the end, Nino laughed and said, "Forget it. I don't want to run out of tableware later."

Yotsuba seemed unhappy and said, "You underestimated me again."

"I'm not looking down on you. I just want you to face the facts. You'd better stay with Fuutarou more. I heard that the exchange student program will be launched after the Sacred Heart Festival." Nino, who has a lot of connections in the school, even got to know the news earlier than Yotsuba.

Yotsuba nodded helplessly, then left the kitchen and continued to listen to Nino and Hikigaya Hachiman chatting happily in the kitchen.

It turns out that Nino has also realized that everyone is about to grow up. The way Nino chooses is to create more beautiful memories for the sisters through more delicious meals.

However, even Nino did not expect that the time she thought she had left for a few years was actually not even a month.

Because Yotsuba has decided to go abroad with Fuutarou.

This made Yotsuba not even have the courage to tell Nino this fact.

She couldn't say it to either Ichika or Nino.

When she returned to Fuutarou, Yotsuba whispered to her boyfriend, "Um, Fuutarou, don't tell anyone about my going abroad with you for now."

Fuutarou was a little surprised and asked, "Hey, why?"

Yotsuba shook her head and said, "After the Sacred Heart Festival, I will tell them myself."

Fuutarou thought, but if that were the case, there wouldn't be much time to say goodbye. However, seeing his girlfriend's sad look, she understood the feelings of the five sisters better than anyone else, so she could understand her hesitation at this moment.

Fuutarou himself knew that Yotsuba's feelings for him barely overcame her attachment to the four sisters, which was already a blessing for him. All he had to do was understand his girlfriend better.

"I understand. If there's anything I can do, just ask."

Looking at her boyfriend's serious expression, Yotsuba's depression slightly dissipated and she revealed a gentle smile.

*

Not long after, Mr. Nakano Maruo, the head of the Nakano family, returned. As long as he promised something to his daughter, this cold-hearted daughter-obsessed man would almost never break his promise.

The Nakano family's dining table is full today, with even three more people, namely Yotsuba's boyfriend Fuutarou, Ichika's friend Chizuru, and Hikigaya Hachiman, a mutual friend of the Nakano family.

Although if Sansi was home alone, Hachiman probably would be kicked out.

This was more or less a family dinner, so Mr. Nakano opened a bottle of nice red wine. Although he and Hachiman were the only adults who could drink alcohol, and everyone else was drinking juice, Mr. Nakano still raised his glass and said, "First of all, thank you, Mr. Hikigaya, for helping Nino prepare this table of dishes."

Hachiman clinked his red wine glass against his and said, "You're welcome."

Then Mr. Nakano continued to say to Chizuru: "Ichinose-san, I often hear Ichika mention you. Thank you for your help to her."

Chizuru quickly raised the juice glass and said, "I am the one who is often helped by Ichika."

Ichika was laughing happily beside him. Her father was just like that, looking cold and icy. But she believed that there was no better father in the world than him.

Then Mr. Nakano looked at Fuutarou. Logically speaking, he had known Fuutarou the longest, so he shouldn't have to do this. However, his gaze towards Fuutarou paused for a moment, which made Fuutarou feel uncomfortable. Just when Yotsuba was about to say something, Mr. Nakano said, "I heard that the exchange student program will be launched after the Sacred Heart Festival?"

Fuutarou quickly raised his juice glass, nodded to his future father-in-law who had never smiled at him, and said, "Yes, the passport and other documents have been approved."

Mr. Nakano glanced at Yotsuba. The other sisters didn't know Yotsuba's choice yet, but Yotsuba had already informed her father immediately. From this point of view, the Nakano sisters really trust their father.

"Then I wish you academic progress and a rapid rise to prominence. And take good care of Yotsuba."

Fuutarou's expression was somewhat serious, and he said, "I understand."

The others thought it was just a routine greeting and didn't pay much attention to it. Only Yotsuba knew what his father meant and couldn't help feeling touched.

Mr. Nakano didn't say much nonsense next. The family dinner started. There was no rule in the Nakano family that one should not talk while eating or sleeping. Although Mr. Nakano himself didn't talk much, it was just his personality. He didn't look down on these stinky rules. What he loved most was to see the five sisters having fun at the table.

However, he was a good observer and soon discovered the subtle relationships at the table. Yotsuba was still showing off her affection to Fuutarou as usual. Because they had solved their problems, their relationship seemed to have improved a bit. As for Miku, she was a little strange. Although she was usually quite silent, she would avoid Hachiman Hikigaya who was sitting opposite her every time she picked up food, while Nino deliberately provoked Miku to talk to Hachiman Hikigaya.

Miku and Hikigaya Hachiman seemed to have had an argument. This is good, Mr. Nakano thought.

He didn't want the bad things that happened before to happen again.

As the wine glasses flowed, the family dinner came to an end before Mr. Nakano spoke up, "After we clear the table, I have something to say to you five sisters about your mother's relics."

Chapter 85: Father (Part 1)

The five sisters were stunned when they heard the keyword "mother's belongings". After all, their father had never mentioned such a thing to them. And their mother Rena's belongings meant a lot to the five sisters.

Therefore, the leftovers were quickly cleaned up, and this time Chizuru couldn't help but help. After all, Nino and Hachiman had already prepared a whole table of dishes, and it was not Chizuru's character to not clean up the dishes. Therefore, Ichika and Chizuru washed the dishes in the kitchen.

Qianhe asked doubtfully: "How about I take my leave later? Your family meeting is coming up. It would be inappropriate for me, an outsider, to be here."

Yihua chuckled and said, "It's okay, it's not something that can't be told to others. If it's inconvenient for outsiders, father won't tell them at this time. Besides, it's already dark now, how can I feel at ease if you go back alone?"

When Chizuru wanted to say something, she was pushed out by Ichika, and Miku made tea for everyone.

It should be said that due to my recent "internship" in the service department, my tea-making skills have improved a lot.

When thinking about this, Miku even missed the days in the Service Club. After all, accepting commissions to solve problems is very fulfilling, and detective games are also very interesting. Miku also likes the title of Miss Holmes.

Of course, I don't like this person, Hachiman Hikigaya.

I don’t like it. I hate it.

I even added some tea leaves to his cup when making tea, so that he would feel uncomfortable when drinking it.

This is Miku's revenge.

Then, seeing that Hachiman seemed unaware of his own revenge, Miku was even a little disappointed.

Not long after, the five sisters sat together on the sofa. When Nakano Maruo came out of the room, she had an ancient and heavy red sandalwood box in her hand. Perhaps others did not have such a keen eye, but Hachiman knew at a glance that this thing was a rare antique. No matter what the red sandalwood box contained, it was probably not as precious as this red sandalwood box.

This also shows that the value of the things here is not their value in the market, but their weight in Nakano Maruo's heart.

Nakano Maruo carefully placed the rosewood box on the table and gently opened it. Inside, wrapped in soft satin, was a crystal green jade bracelet.

Yihua suddenly seemed to remember something and said, "I remember now. This is the bracelet I saw in my mother's cabinet when I was a child. How come it is here with you, Dad?"

If I hadn't seen the special cloud pattern on the jade bracelet, Ichika really wouldn't have remembered it. After all, she was too young at the time, and her other sisters had never seen it. After all, her mother never wore it on her hand.

When Nakano Maruo saw the bracelet, his expression was a little melancholy, which was a rare occurrence for the cold-faced middle-aged man to show such an obvious expression.

"When I found your mother, she was already in the hospital. There was nothing I could do."

It’s not that Nakano Maruo doesn’t miss his teacher, but after Rena became pregnant, she deliberately avoided people she used to know. She was just that stubborn.

It was not until she became ill from overwork and had to entrust her daughter to someone before she died that she had no choice but to contact him.

This is his lifelong regret.

So afterwards, he executed the man himself, or to put it another way, the biological father of the five sisters.

He didn't care what the other party's original intention was, nor did he care how much Teacher Rena loved this man. He only looked at the facts.

The fact is that the man abandoned the teacher when she was pregnant, and eventually she died from overwork from taking care of five daughters.

Now, the man has already sunk into the sea along with the bucket filled with cement, where no one can find him.

Before his death, the man kept saying that he loved his teacher, and the way he looked at his teacher made Nakano Maruo feel extremely disgusted.

Even though his five daughters will hate him in the future because of this, Nakano Maruo does not regret it.

Thinking of their mother's last days, the five sisters felt a little depressed.

Nakano Maruo cleared his mind of all the worries and continued, "Your mother didn't leave many things behind, and the most valuable one is this jade bracelet. Even when we were the poorest, the teacher didn't pawn this bracelet. Because this is an old item that has been passed down from generation to generation in your family. When you get married in the future, your mother will pass it down to you."

Their father's words made the bracelet more important in the eyes of the five sisters. It was not only an important relic of their mother, but also a blessing.

Just when the five sisters were feeling touched and nostalgic, Nakano Maruo suddenly changed the subject and said, "This item will be handed over to you sooner or later. I kept it for you because you were still young and I was afraid that you would not know how to cherish it and it would be a sin to damage it. Now you are almost adults, and it is about time. However, there is only one bracelet, but you are five sisters."

As soon as these words were spoken, the five sisters looked at each other. At this time, would the sisters be humble?

Obviously, no.

"Dad, I have always been your favorite daughter. I was so well behaved that I even remembered to accompany you to the party, help you drive away the flies, and cook for everyone every day. So, for a lovely daughter like me, you must be planning to leave mom's bracelet to me!" Nino immediately grabbed Nakano Maruo's hand and started to act coquettishly.

"Nino, where did you learn this? It's ridiculous. I'm the eldest sister, and the things left by mother were mine." Ichika was immediately impolite and used her status as the eldest sister to suppress the evildoers without hesitation.

"Didn't you hear what father said? This is what mother was going to pass on to her daughter when she became a nun. Do you have a boyfriend? Yes, yes? So obviously, this is what father was going to give me!" Yotsuba said, pulling Fuutarou.

"I, I, I eat the most. Mom loved me the most when she was a child, so she must have left some for me!" May also shouted.

Hachiman couldn't help but glance at Miku. At a time when the competition among the other sisters was so fierce, he was a little curious about how his daughter, who had always been not good at speaking, would respond.

As a result, Sanjiu made a powerful move. She said in her usual tone: "Dad, I will not marry in the future. I will stay with you in my old age, so please leave mom's bracelet to me."

1245 was suddenly confused and looked at Miku with wide eyes, the word "despicable" emerged in his mind.

Hachiman couldn't help but want to applaud. As expected, this was a disciple from his crash course who could instantly see the essence through the phenomenon. Currently, the management of the bracelet was in the hands of Mr. Nakano. It would be easier to win this battle by pleasing Mr. Nakano instead of arguing about who was the mother's favorite daughter.

Even Mr. Nakano was a little surprised by his daughter's change, and then glanced at Hachiman. Although he knew that handing Miku over to Hikigaya Hachiman would most likely bring about a good change for Miku, this change was too shocking.

Mr. Nakano coughed lightly and said, "You don't have to fight over it. I have already decided who will get the bracelet. No matter who I give it to, the other four will probably blame me for being partial, so I have decided."

If you want to know what happens next, please stay tuned for the next episode.

Chapter 86 Father Part 2

"No matter who I give it to, the other four will probably blame me as a father for being biased. So I've decided to see how you perform next."

Nakano Maruo's words left the five daughters a little confused.

Nino said tentatively: "If that's the case, then give it to me. I usually perform the best."

Mr. Nakano shook his head and asked Fuutarou, "Fuutarou-kun, your school is going to hold the Sacred Heart Festival soon, right?"

Fuutarou nodded slightly, not expecting Mr. Nakano to care about this.

Mr. Nakano said, “I remember that every year during the Sacred Heart Festival, a student with the best performance is selected, right?”

"Yes, the student union will record the students who performed well in the Sacred Heart Festival. It does not stick to any program format. It mainly considers the program's innovation, enthusiasm, and popularity among students. Finally, the student union will give a list before the night festival, and then all students will vote for the selection. The final selected student will be awarded the title of Mr. Xiuzhiyuan or Miss Xiuzhiyuan by the board of directors."

It is worthy of being one of the most westernized schools. They like to let students vote on everything.

Mr. Nakano hummed, then looked at his daughters and said, "You heard it too. The performance I'm talking about is not your usual performance, but your actions during the Sacred Heart Festival. Whoever can get the title of Miss Shuchiin mentioned by Fuutarou will get the jade bracelet left by the teacher. This way, it's fair for me to choose."

After hearing what Mr. Nakano said, the five sisters were all a little confused. However, their reactions were different. Ichika was the calmest. Because she had the drama club card in her hand, compared to the other sisters who were still blindly following the trend, she at least had a direction.

Yotsuba was equally calm, she had even more cards in her hand, on the one hand, she was the trump card of the women's track and field club, she was also a super beautiful girl, she was popular in sports-related clubs, and she also had the card called "My boyfriend is the student council president", Fuutarou's student council president status could give her a lot of support, hehe, this was related to her mother's legacy, she had to do whatever it took. What's more, who told her other sisters that they didn't have such good boyfriends.

Nino frowned slightly. Although she was popular, her popularity was relatively scattered. Moreover, she did not have the skills that could be displayed in school like Ichika's acting skills and Yotsuba's athletic ability. She was thinking about how to win by surprise.

Miku, however, subconsciously glanced at Hachiman. But she quickly retracted her gaze. Compared to Ichi-Nichi, Miku was at a greater disadvantage. After all, her depression had just improved not long ago, and she had only stayed in the inconspicuous club of the Service Club, and she did not have any skills that were popular with students. Then, May bit her finger, still in a state of confusion. Um, can I get everyone to vote for me by eating?

Then Mayu cried to her father, "Dad, this competition is so unfair to me! I can't run as fast as Yotsuba, nor can I act as well as Ichika."

Nino complained: "You can hold a big eating competition to let everyone see how much you can eat."

"How can this kind of competition be popular? Besides, I just like eating and don't want to torture myself."

Although May seems to be a foodie, and in fact is a foodie, she knows very well that she is just a girl who likes food. Being a big eater is totally contrary to the concept of enjoying food. It is an evil way and something that May despises.

However, apart from being a foodie, May doesn’t know what skills she has that would make her popular. Does that mean she’s a learning idiot?

Mr. Nakano said mercilessly: "On weekdays, May, you are lazier than the other sisters. This competition is a good opportunity to tap into your enthusiasm. Of course, you can give up. This is not mandatory."

How could I give up? That's the bracelet my mother left behind.

Except for May who was still confused, the other sisters were eager to try. Mr. Nakano showed a satisfied expression, and Yotsuba looked at her father, thoughtfully.

Chizuru, who was standing by, couldn't help laughing when watching the interesting family activities of the Nakano family. However, she soon thought of herself. The girl couldn't help feeling sad and self-pitying when she recalled the appearance of her parents.

*

It was late at night, and all the guests had left the Nakano household. The five Nakano sisters also returned to their rooms after washing up. Only Yotsuba slowly walked out of the room, gently pushed open May's door, and found that May was already asleep, but seemed to be having a nightmare.

“I don’t want to be a big eater.”

It seemed that she was tortured by the competition proposed by her father. Then she ran to Ichika's room and found her buried in writing something. Yotsuba guessed that it was probably a script or something. The girl did not disturb her and went to Miku's room again, finding her playing games with an expressionless face.

In fact, compared to Ichika and Nino, who have traces to follow, if there is no external interference, Yotsuba believes that she still has a lot of advantages, but Miku, who seems to be in a similar situation to May, makes Yotsuba feel the most threatening, which is something that Miku did not have in the past.

Ever since she joined the Service Club, Yotsuba has been surprised by the unexpectedness that Miku has shown from time to time, and unexpectedness represents the unknown.

However, Yotsuba felt that she would not lose, after all, she was not fighting alone, Fuutarou was helping her.

Slowly, Yotsuba walked down the stairs. Asking other sisters for information was just a side job. What she was really looking for was her father who was sitting idly on the balcony.