Chapter 53: Mom

“Hayato.”

… What is it? I thought I heard someone’s voice.

I opened my eyes to see a white space. As I wondered where in the world I was, I heard someone’s voice again.

“Over here, Hayato.”

… Someone’s voice? No, it’s not a stranger’s. Because, this voice, I remember it very well!

I slowly turned around. There I saw a woman with long black hair tied back in a single bun, just as I had remembered her.

“… Mom?”

“Yeah. Long time no see, Hayato.”

… I see, this must be a dream.

I realize that this is very unusual of a dream, there’s no way it can be real, because she’s already passed away.

“… I see. I fell asleep right after that.”

I spent a lot of time with the three of them before going to bed, so I probably fell asleep in Sakuna-san’s embrace today. I was tired, and it was no wonder that I must’ve fallen fast asleep when I was held by her bosom.

“Mom… umm. It’s been a while.”

Even if this is only a dream, it is still a time to cherish for me.

I may not remember this when I wake up, but I’m still reunited with my mom, even just for this moment…

When I told her it had been a while, she smiled at me. It’s the smile I used to love, the smile I’ve always wanted her to give to me.

“Here, come at me.”

“Yeah.”

In the past, I used to be too embarrassed to do so… but right now I can’t help but instantly embrace my mom as she opens her arms to me.

“…….”

I missed it.

The feeling of being embraced by my mom like this was really… I was happy to be held in her bosom and to have her pat my head again. I really wonder why I didn’t willingly embrace her like this at that time.

“Hayato has changed a lot. But I’m glad… that you spoil me like this.”

“Mom… I”

I almost said, “Why did you leave me?” but somehow I swallowed the words. I didn’t want to be so bitter, to say that to my mother, whom I love more than anything else. And above all,

I have something more important to tell her than that.

“You see, Mom.”

“What is it?”

“I’m… very happy now.”

Yeah, I was very happy right now.

I’ve been alone for a long time, but I’ve met the people I came to love, I’ve learned the joy of loving them and being loved by them. Even if our love is twisted, I can confidently say that I am happy with it.

“I already know. I’ve been watching you for a long time… Fufu, Hayato, are you some kind of king? You’ve totally seduced a beautiful mother and her daughters into joining your harem♪”

“… Seduced! … Ah no, but were you really?”

“I’m kidding. I know how it happened. I know it was meant to be, in a way.”

“… I guess so.”

It really was that incident that started it all.

At the time, I really wondered how my body was able to move so quickly, but, well, my life is too abnormal now to almost forget that incident, which could be called the worst of the worst.

“As your mother, I’m not saying that I don’t consider a lot of things. But seeing you so happy, it makes me think that it might be alright.”

“I see.”

Mom was still patting my head.

But she continued her words in a slightly lower voice.

“I’m sorry I wasn’t there for you, Hayato, when you were in pain, in sadness and suffering.”

Her voice was filled with many emotions.

When she looks sad, it reminds me of that time. I can vividly remember that time when those people abused my mom. But unlike back then, I’ve grown up and matured now. That’s why I can now hug her to reassure her.

“Mom, you don’t have to apologize. There’s nothing to be sorry for.”

“Hayato…!”

I wiped away her tears that were flowing down her eyes.

“I’m more than happy to see you again. I know it’s only for a little while, but I’m so happy to see you again.”

“… Un… That’s right. That’s right!”

We got to see each other again. And I wanted to talk to her about so many things.

But it didn’t work out that way, and soon it was time to say goodbye.

“Ah, Mom…”

“Well, I guess this is goodbye. But it was a very fortunate time for me.”

… Yeah, that’s right. That’s really for me too.

Soon after Mom’s body began to fade out and the landscape around her was about to collapse.

“Hayato, together with your father, I will continue to watch over you no matter where you are.”

“… Ah!”

“So it’ll be okay… I love you, Hayato.”

“… Love you too, mom.”

Then I woke up from my dream.

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“…?”

“Hayato-kun, are you okay?”

I woke up to see Sakuna-san in front of me.

I was wondering what was wrong with those worried eyes staring at me… 

Apparently I was crying while I was asleep.

“… I was”

“Were you having any scary dreams?”

… I don’t know myself.

I can’t remember if I had a scary dream or not. But somehow my heart was at peace, so I knew I wasn’t having a bad dream. It was just an intuition, but that’s what I thought.

“Sakuna-san, were you awake all this time?”

“No, I was asleep, but I felt like someone woke me up.”

“Someone wake you up?”

“Yeah. I felt like someone was telling me to comfort you, because you were crying.”

“Who…”

Who was it, I thought to myself, but I sure was crying.

I was so desperate for warmth that I hugged her immediately. When I held her tightly and buried my face in her ample bosom. Seeing me so, Sakuna-san too happily embraced me back.

“Yoshi-yoshi, I’ll spoil you plenty. And I’ll keep doing it until you calm down.”

“… Please.”

“Anh♪ Fufu, it tickles me when you talk there, you know!”

It can’t be helped.

Although I made a little noise like this, I heard that Arisa and Aina were pretty deeply asleep. So for the next few minutes, I covered myself in plenty of Sakuna-san’s warmth and softness until I felt at peace.

“… Hm, I’m okay now.”

“Ara, I can do it all the time, you know? I’ll do it until you fall asleep again.”

“Is that so? Then I won’t hold back.”

The situation involving me and Sakuna-san cuddling with each other rather restlessly, a little next to two people who were sleeping seriously, was a bit exciting, but I’m already empty, so I can’t do it anymore tonight. At home, Sakuna-san usually tries to get me in the mood with a combo attack of kissing and touching, but for now, she has decided to just hold me tight.

“Hayato-kun, for some reason, I think the dream you had was a good one.”

“Eh?”

“I have a feeling. It’s very strange.”

“… I agree. I think so too.”

Lifting my bangs, Sakuna-san kissed my forehead.

Sakuna-san’s smile, which was full of love and tenderness, made me feel at ease. In return, I kissed her on the lips.

“Then I’ll go to bed.”

“… Kissing on the lips has turned me on, Hayato-kun!”

I smiled at Sakuna-san, whose cheeks were puffed out, and closed my eyes. After a while, Sakuna-san fell asleep too as I could hear her breathing.

“… I’m very happy, Mom.”

… I don’t know why I recalled my mother here.

But for some reason, I still wanted to tell her… that I was okay now. And I was happy.

“I know. Always be happy, Hayato.”

Just before I fell asleep, I thought I heard a nostalgic voice.

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