The social phobia substitute will not dream of the band girl

"How can this be so embarrassing~?"

"No, no, no, just consider it a small token of my appreciation."

...As expected of Ping Xin, he's even so good at pleasing others, totally different from me.

Unlike her mother and Hiranobu, who were chatting happily at the dinner table, and unlike her father, who pretended to be deep in order to maintain the dignity of the head of the family, Hiroi Kikuri was only responsible for eating at this dinner and didn't care about anything else.

"Kiri, you kid... why do you only care about eating and don't even talk to Nobu-kun? You're ignoring him."

I wanted to say something, but weren't you always talking to Pingxin, acting like you were having a lively conversation? And if I talked too much, you'd find me annoying, and I just can't do anything right anyway.

"Aunt, you're wrong. Eating is a big deal for Ju Li. Look at how thin she is. It's heartbreaking. How can she be a qualified mother if she doesn't get enough nutrition?"

"Xinjun is right, then you should eat more, eat more~!"

Just now, they wouldn't let me eat, and now they're frantically picking up food for me. First, they're so arrogant, then they're so respectful. It's hilarious to think about it. Although she's rebellious at heart, outwardly, Kikuri is always the child they see her as. That's why communication is so difficult—

"Nobu-kun must be very busy with work, right? Kikuri has always been clumsy, she can't even cook as well as you. I think after we get married, Kikuri should just quit that band and focus on being a housewife at home, and try to have a big fat boy soon!"

In the past, perhaps Kikuri would have argued and slammed the door after a huge fight with her family, only to be able to have a normal conversation during the next Chinese New Year. But now she wouldn't do such a thing, not because of maturity or compromise, but because she knew someone would stand up for her.

"Aunt, my work is pretty easy right now and cooking is my hobby, so there's no need for Kikuri to do anything special. Kikuri's band activities are going great right now and her career is on the rise. It won't be too late to have another child in two years when her career hits a plateau. Besides..."

Pingxin looked at Kikuri and said with a smile:

"I became a fan of Ju Li after watching her performance, and then we got together by chance. I hope Ju Li can continue to pursue her dreams on stage, and I will always support her."

"I didn't expect this band to actually become something big... I thought Kikuri was just like those young people who dyed their hair. Now it seems like it was a wise decision to send her to college."

Feeling her parents' gaze, Hiroi Kikuri straightened her back somewhat uncomfortably. She hadn't drunk much today and had vomited it all out due to Hirako's driving speed, so she was very sober now.

After living a life of luxury and enjoyment in the Hirashin family for so long, Hiroi Kikuri's complexion and temperament are much more beautiful than before. When she is not drunk and crazy, she looks really presentable, which makes her parents' eyes become much softer.

While Kikuri's lack of attention from a young age might be considered a laissez-faire approach, it doesn't mean the Hiroi couple truly don't love their child; after all, she's their own flesh and blood. Furthermore, traditional Asian parents prioritize a few things: education, career, and marriage and reproduction. Even though Kikuri was a poor student who managed to graduate from a fake university, didn't she exceed her goals for the latter two?

Guangjing's mother was more and more satisfied with Pingxin's letter, but suddenly she felt a little worried.

Ping Xin just mentioned that his job is very leisurely, but in the East, where overtime is prevalent, leisure often means less money. And he also mentioned that Ju Li's band is very popular. Could it be that he is a gigolo?

Actually, being a stay-at-home husband isn't necessarily a bad idea. Previously, I thought Kikuri wasn't capable of earning enough to support the family, so I wanted her to find a good husband and become a stay-at-home wife. But if she could make money playing in a band, that wouldn't be bad either, right? So the question now is, this Hirayukoshi looks like an elite, but who can really say for sure?

There are so many educated people these days, and most of the bad ones are these "smart guys." If he were a stable and honest person, it would be fine, but Ping Xin's face and his eloquence just now don't seem like a stable person. Being cheated out of a little money is a small matter, but being toyed with and having all your money taken away is a big deal!

"Kiri, you usually buy so many things, why didn't you remember to buy some clothes for Xinjun? It's winter now and you only let him wear such a thin white shirt. I feel bad for him even if you don't."

"ah...?"

With her mouth full of rice, Hiroi Kikuri, who thought she had nothing to do with the dinner, raised her head blankly.

Who sent gifts to my family?

Who doesn't know that although Hiroi Kikuri's band had some fame in Shinjuku, they were always breaking equipment and drinking all the time, so in the end they couldn't save any money, and they even didn't have a bathroom in their house and had to use it from acquaintances?

She was already a poor woman who was half dead, and recently Ping Xin had been keeping her under strict supervision, not allowing her to drink, forcing her to exercise, and making her sleep soundly every day. How could she have the mood or money to buy gifts for her family?

Subconsciously, she looked at Ping Xin, the person she trusted the most, and found that the latter was looking at her with a smile and blinking his eyes playfully twice. She understood immediately.

"Ah, well... because he works out regularly and is in good shape, he's not afraid of the cold. Look at those girls in Tokyo's middle and high schools, don't they also go bare-legged in the middle of winter?"

"Yes, Auntie. I dress like this almost all year round, and I never get sick. I'm very healthy."

Ping Xin flexed his biceps, and the Hiroi couple discovered that this seemingly gentle and polite young man actually had a surprisingly good figure. It was obvious that he exercised regularly.

There is no smell of smoke on his body, he looks very energetic without dark circles under his eyes, and his body is very healthy and strong. Most importantly, he looks very decent and gives people a sense of trust.

I have to say that the Hiroi couple are very satisfied with him——

"So when do you plan to officially get married and have children?"

"......Eh?"

Who to marry me?

Chapter 33 I'm out

"Are those new appliances and trucks at home gifts you sent back in my name?"

"Yes."

"From their tone, it seems like you've known them for a long time."

"Yes and no, just a few months, after all, I haven't known you for long."

"Well...you told them about the marriage, I didn't even know about it."

"Well, do you like this surprise? Just think of it as a belated birthday present."

"Um......"

Following Hirashin, Hiroi Kikuri and he walked together on the asphalt road where there were few cars.

Her mind was a bit blank, and her heart was in turmoil. She almost wanted to scream out loud with joy, but she was afraid that this was a dream that would shatter at the slightest touch, so she could only follow Ping Xin like a mute person, letting him hold her hand.

"Why..."

"What? Why do you do these things? Because you are my people, so I am willing to put some thought into them, that's all."

Should I be angry? Or should I be happy about this? Kikuri just felt sweet inside, and her head felt a little light, as if she had drunk alcohol.

"Feel sorry."

"what?"

"You actually have to take care of my family, and... they are indeed a bit snobbish."

"It's not surprising that they asked about my annual salary. After all, I look young, and a marriage without a financial foundation is tragic. Although the questions they asked may seem petty, they actually reflect how much they value you. They're all very realistic questions."

Work, income, family situation, cars and houses, these daily necessities are always indispensable in married life.

"But being too good isn't good either. Just now, your mother looked as if she wanted me to be tied to you and have a baby before leaving. She was so anxious when she heard I said I'd get married in two years. But I can't say I'm not yet an adult, can I?"

Ah, this...

Hiroi Kikuri suddenly remembered that she seemed to be a scumbag who preyed on minors. Because she had been taken care of by the younger boy for so long, she had accepted this reality with a clear conscience. Thinking about it more carefully, weren't all the clothes and things she used now given to her by Heishin?

Now I can only promise you my body... No, it's already given away for free!

"But why me... You're obviously more suitable for others, both in appearance and talent—"

Before she could finish her words, she was interrupted. Hirashin stopped Kikuri's behavior with words, and then demonstrated with actions that she was a very attractive member of the opposite sex. After a long moment, their lips parted, and after once again feeling that intoxicating sensation even more intoxicating than alcohol, Kikuri's eyes became hazy. Intoxicated by the feeling, she unconsciously licked her lip. Even for a regretful person, at this moment, she still looked a little lewd.

"Don't say that. Kikuri is great too... and I'm not marrying just you."

You are also great, it would be better if you didn't say the second half of the sentence. However, such "realistic" words also made Kikuri more sober and more acceptable to her.

"Is this reassuring?"

what?

"Actually, I was planning to confess to you a few days before the wedding, since it's a surprise after all. But since you haven't been in a good mood lately, I came to cheer you up~"

"..."

Frankly speaking, after the four people from noctchill came to Hirashin's house and met his parents that day, Hiroi Kikuri really felt a sense of crisis that she might be abandoned.

Compared to the others, she felt like nothing. Even at her age, her band hadn't achieved much, while the younger idols and band girls were all more dazzling than the last. Even the lesser-known Tiaoyue Liyin possessed talents beneath their striking looks, able to help Pingxin relieve her stress.

Unlike her, who was always a person to be taken care of... an object of pity——

"...Okay, okay, just cry it out." Pingxin gently stroked Kikuri's back. "We will be family and lovers forever, so if there's anything, just tell me, okay?"

“Hmm…Waaaaaaaaaaaaaa——”

Wow, crying is so embarrassing, I don’t look like an adult at all... It’s just like my past self.

Holding Hiroi Kikuri, who was wiping her snot and tears on his chest, Heishin patiently comforted her.

Unlike Goto Ichiri who was still within her "shelf life", Hiroi Kikuri had basically been shaped when she met Hirayuma. Her values ​​had been formed and were difficult to be influenced by others.

That's why even though she lives in Pingxin Village, she has always been out of tune with others because it is difficult for her to change. She can accept Pingxin but cannot accept others so quickly.

It is for this reason that Ping Xin will subtly guide her to change.

It is impossible to make up for the lack of ties in her past with current companionship, because the past is the past, but Ping Xin can bring her a new future and new possibilities.

As mentioned before, maybe there was some pity or sympathy at first, but Hirashin was indeed a fan of Hiroi Kikuri, and he now fell in love with this cute little drunkard.

Of course, he would be happier if she could take care of her body and not drink so much all the time. But since she has super powers to back her up, it's a good thing to let her relax occasionally.

"What do you think, Kikuri? Do you want to spend the New Year here? Or..."

"I want to go home!... Back to our home, okay, Pingxin?"

Ping Xin didn't say anything, but responded with a kiss full of love and tenderness.

"Rather than you being a parasite at home, your parents would definitely prefer you to hold me tightly. After all, I'm playing the role of a perfect son-in-law this time~"

"Ah, you actually called me a parasite, that's too much!"

Hiroi Kikuri tightly gripped Hira Nobu's hands. Was this the washboard punishment? The next second, she suddenly touched the ground on her toes and kissed Hira Nobu on the face as if she was secretly enjoying herself.

Really...you are an old couple, do you still want to do these little sensual things?

The answer is yes!

Holding Kikuri, who was jumping and almost falling, in his arms, Hiranobu carried her in a princess-like posture and ran all the way across the grass, hills and rivers to Hiroi's house.

"Mom and Dad, I'm leaving. Remember to take care of yourselves. I won't be back this year. Happy New Year~"

"Then we're leaving, uncle and aunt. I'd like to wish you both a happy new year in advance~"

Come in a hurry and leave in a noisy manner.

In this conservative countryside, Hiroi Kikuri is an anomaly, but fortunately she is not the only one.

Sitting on the back of the motorcycle, Kikuri put her arm around Pingxin's waist and looked at the scenery on the road curiously. It seemed like this was the first time she saw the world like this.

So, so...

beautiful.

"I'm going out—" she muttered to herself.

Chapter 4000 Happy New Year ()

"I'm back--!"

On December 12st, the last night before the Gregorian New Year, Kikuri Hiroi was unexpectedly full of energy today. She even took the initiative to go shopping with everyone instead of staying in the kotatsu at home. You know, even the black cat Sheriff and the white cat Vanilla at home know where is the most comfortable place in winter, and they even got fatter after staying at home for a long time.

Even cats are like this. If you don't have the ability to change his fate of running around, even if you have the ability, you won't be able to change his fate of running around, but this is the fate of men (real)

Just seeing the changes in Kikuri, Ping Xin couldn't help but sigh a little -

Sometimes it takes many years for people to change subtly, and sometimes it only takes a few minutes, just like a high school student who suddenly clicks on a small website while surfing the Internet and suddenly opens the door to a new world. This metaphor is funny but appropriate.

Because he retained the memories of his past life and had traveled to another world, Ping Xin sometimes accidentally got the time wrong. Fortunately, he was born in 2000, so it was very easy for him to remember. Otherwise, it would be reasonable for him to be sent to the hospital as a lunatic because he couldn't remember the date one day.

This year's New Year's celebrations were very lively. In addition to the increase in the number of permanent residents at home and the number of acquaintances who would come to visit in the near future, the main reason was that the Heike couple, who had been traveling abroad for many years, suddenly returned, so many older acquaintances in the shopping district came to visit.

For various reasons, only a handful of people knew about Taira nobu's parents' situation, and those who did knew kept quiet, which greatly aided Taira nobu in his early attempts to manipulate power. Of course, even in the East, Taira nobu had old friends who, despite knowing his parents had narrowly escaped death, still helped. Naturally, Taira nobu reciprocated with various benefits, but we'll leave that aside for now.

In addition to the familiar acquaintances, there are also people who are relatively familiar but not familiar among those who want to visit. In simple terms, Dongguo is a group of people who come from within to curry favor with others.

Most of these people were in an awkward situation. They did not take advantage of Taira's parents' misfortune, but they did not come to help either. They did not show up in the early stages of Taira Nobu's development, or they maliciously suppressed him. When he showed his fangs and jumped to the top, they did not have the courage to surrender.

It can be said that they are the epitome of conservative fence-sitters, stuck there, unable to move forward or backward.

He didn't know why they had the illusion that the return of the Heike family would allow them to get involved. He simply felt that they were even more outrageous than the classic snobs of his relatives back home. So, Heike politely told them that if they wanted to ask for help, they had to show their sincerity, otherwise they shouldn't come barking at his door. Otherwise, he would plunder their assets and even destroy their ancestral graves.

As expected, Yan Country and Dong Country, both in the Asian region, have many similarities in their communication methods. After the cordial conversation, the father and son's phones no longer rang constantly, and they became much more cordial.

In this way, the last day before the New Year was spent in the whole family chatting and preparing, until dinner time at night when everyone finally stopped to enjoy the food.

This year's New Year's Eve meals were exceptionally rich. In addition to the must-have dishes from the East, Yanguo cuisine and Western cuisine were also available. Moreover, it was prepared by her sons and daughters-in-law under the command of Fujiwara no Kanon, the mistress of the Heike clan, which fully demonstrated the family's outrageous tolerance in every sense of the word.

Dingjie, whose status as the younger brother in the family kept declining, was also assigned to clean the house. In the fields of washing dishes, mopping the floor and wiping the ceiling, he fully demonstrated his magical Yan country martial arts that he had practiced for many years, and was recognized by the shadows.

The shadows, who usually seem to be just tools but are basically idle except for a few, have been more thorough this year. Cleaning is done by Henghe and Asuna, Karin and Nel who are not so good at cooking, while cooking is done by Fujiwara Kanon, Hirashin, Akane, Kikuri, as well as the daughter-in-law and daughter-in-law candidate (from the mother's perspective) who come to visit from time to time. They have spent the most leisurely annual holiday in their history.

As for the shadows' original tasks of purchasing, counting New Year gifts and lists, preparing New Year's card lists, etc., they don't have to worry about it. As everyone knows, organizations in any world always emphasize leading by example, so it is reasonable for them to assign the work to their subordinates and then wait for acceptance, right?

The seemingly lively lunch gathering is just a casual affair, and the family dinner in the evening is the real highlight. Although it is not as lively as during the day, the most important thing in terms of meaning is that the whole family watches TV and eats dinner happily.

After entering the new era, the East Kingdom no longer celebrates the Lunar New Year but the New Year on January 1st. They also don't watch the Spring Festival Gala, but they do have a long-standing program with the same status as the Spring Festival Gala.