I (30), Who Works for a Black Company and Died While Regretting My Gloomy Life, Started Over From High School!

Chapter 73: Can I Stay Overnight?

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I am Akiko Shijoin.

I am a mother who finds it heartwarming to see my daughter getting along well with a boy who recently appeared.

Although I am often described as being absent-minded, at this moment, upon receiving a report from our housekeeper, Fuyumi, both my husband and I were pale-faced.

What?! Haruka still hasnt come back!?

W-What!? The buses have already stopped!

The rain today was somewhat abnormal, pouring like a waterfall from the dark clouds that covered the sky, making the outside view from the window extremely poor.

According to Fuyumi, Haruka carelessly went out on a day like this and hasnt returned yet.

Well Im a little worried

Taking on the role of my husbands secretary as the company president, I had been busy organizing work brought home with Tokimune-san, who came back early. However, I had been so focused on dealing with difficult documents in the study that I hadnt noticed the intensity of the rain until now.

S-Sorry! I was cleaning the underground warehouse all this time, so I noticed late that Miss Haruka hasnt returned!

Fuyumi bows repeatedly, almost in tears.

Indeed, I have asked Fuyumi to keep an eye on Haruka, but in this vast mansion, such things can happen.

Oh, oh no! That girl What if shes out there in the rain, shivering? No, not just that, with this terrible visibility, she might have fallen into the river or gotten into a traffic accident Uooooooh! Im going now, my daughter!

Now, calm down, Tokimune-san! Youre usually cool-headed at work, but why does your IQ drop when it comes to our daughter?

I grab my husband, who seemed about to rush out, tightly and restrain him.

Honestly! What good is it for a father to lose his composure in such situations?

In times like this, calmly make a call on your mobile!?

As I was about to dial my daughters number on the mobile phone in my hand, the ringtone started playing, and the screen displayed Haruka.

Hello, hello?!

Oh, its Haruka, Mother! Im sorry for worrying you!

I was really worried! But Im glad nothing happened!

From her usual voice, there didnt seem to be any signs of trouble, and I felt relieved from the bottom of my heart.

Oh, Miss Haruka, thats a relief Phew, she seems to be fine. Such a worrywart.

Seeing that everything seemed fine from my behavior, Fuyumi breathes a sigh of relief, and Tokimune-san, who had been so flustered until just now, had a cool expression on his face, as if to say, Well, theres nothing we can do.

So, what are you doing now? Mm, mm Huh, huh!? Youre at Niihama-kuns house?

Huh?

My surprised voice echoed in the living room, and Tokimune-san, who seemed unable to fully grasp the meaning of the words he had heard, stood there dumbfounded, not angry, but rather bewildered.

What? How did it end up like this Huh, huh? Such a coincidence? Huh!? You even took a bath at Shinichirou-kuns house!?

In an instant, Tokimune-san, who had been in a daze, swayed and collapsed to the floor like a puppet with its strings cut.

Kyaaah! Darling!?

It seems that his heart couldnt bear the excessive shock, and while making a groaning sound like Furo? Au?, he stared blankly, with vacant eyes wandering in the air.

Oh, my, dear! Please calm down!

So, it has come to this, and they suggested staying overnight due to the heavy rain I feel guilty, but I was thinking of taking advantage of their kindness.

Thats really happening!? But yes! I was surprised, but given the situation, I think its best to do that! Just make sure not to cause any trouble at their house!

I already know a lot about Shinichirou-kun, and in this record-breaking torrential rain, its impossible to leave the scene. In that case, the best option is to rely on their house.

Thank you, Mother! Oh, and it seems that Shinichirou-kuns mother wants to talk to you instead

Eh? Niihama-kuns mother!?

Im Niihama Mika, the mother of Niihama Shinichiro.

From the other end of the phone, I heard a slightly nervous womans voice.

I had hoped to meet Shinichiros parents someday But to have this opportunity so soon

Yes, this is Akiko Shijoin, Harukas mother! First of all, not only has my daughter been taken care of, but you even made such a thoughtful suggestion. I dont know how to thank you enough!

N-No, its not like that Originally, it all started because Haruka delivered our daughters wallet

Niihama-kuns mother is a very capable person, and she was not only grateful but also very considerate, saying, Normally, I would hesitate to let someones daughter stay at my sons house But please understand it as an emergency situation.

No, not at all! Im not at all worried about leaving my daughter in your care because I know your son is a very sincere boy!

Actually, in this situation, the risk of going to pick her up is very high, so its best to leave her until tomorrow, and its actually fortunate that its the trustworthy Niihama-kuns house. Besides as long as its within reason, even if there is some progress in their relationship between the two.

Hehe, if Haruka ends up being too clingy to Niihama-kun, please let it slide a bit

What? What? What!? Is that how you feel, Akiko-san? As for me, I thought Haruka-chan was an incredibly good child who was hard to put into words, so I was hoping for something like that But it seems my son isnt well regarded over there!

Hehehe, on the contrary, I quite like Niihama-kun. Well, my husband is overprotective, so its a bit But you can think of me as strongly supporting them! Yes Yes Alright! Please also watch over them attentively!

It seems that Haruka has been quite well-liked at their house, and Niihama-kuns mother seemed to be in supportive mode. I couldnt help but deepen my smile as there was progress in my daughters romantic situation.

Shes an imperfect daughter, but I hope youll take care of her! If the weather improves, there may be a possibility of going to pick her up, but considering the intensity of this rain, its likely that she will stay overnight

Overnight?

Tokimune-san, who had collapsed on the floor, finally caught up with reality and reacted to those words. Uh-oh, this is bad.

Overnight? O-Overnight? Ooooh, oooooohhhhh!

My husband, who had risen abruptly, screamed as if it were the end of the world.

Oh no. It seems that he has regained his senses after hearing an even more shocking word.

Um, was that my voice just now? Hehehe, its nothing, really! Well then, excuse me for now!

Wait! Wait, Akiko!

Ignoring Tokimune-san, who was shouting at me, I ended the call.

If I leave it like this, my husbands unnecessary voice will be heard on the other end.

Oi, oi!? Why did you hang up? We cant let Haruka stay at that brats house! Its different from staying at a friends house!

Well, Tokimune-san has a point. As a high school student, its a bit inappropriate to stay overnight at a boys house.

If Haruka had said she was going to stay at Niihama-kuns house on a normal day, I wouldnt have allowed it. I support their relationship, but theres a line to be drawn as a parent.

Thats right, right!? Then

But considering the current situation, isnt the situation different? If it seemed possible to go and pick her up, of course, we would. But in this poor visibility, its dangerous for both the person driving the car and Haruka, who would ride back with them. Besides, its already late, and we have to assume that she will stay overnight, dont you think?

Well, considering its an unavoidable situation, I think they should deepen their relationship within the bounds of whats acceptable for high school students.

Ugh B-But, that may be true, but Guh, guuuuuuuhhhhh!

Pointing to the scene of the downpour outside the window, Tokimune-san let out a regretful groan. While he understood that my words were logical, he didnt seem to be satisfied on an emotional level and was shedding tears of frustration.

But, but if they spend the night under the same roof! If that brat sees Haruka in her post-bath state and gets excited, turning into a beast in the middle of the night! Aaaaahhhhh!

Thats quite vivid coming from you.

Well, we were adults at that time, too.

We were young.

Uuuu But anyway, how did Haruka end up at that brats house Hm Could it be Did that brat plan it!?

Excuse me?

Did he lure Haruka there, knowing about this heavy rain, let her get soaking wet, let her take a bath, and then introduce her to his parents? Theres no way any parent wouldnt be pleased to see an angel like Haruka, and with the rain helping, it turned into a sleepover, and then in the middle of the night, away from the eyes of their family!

Well, how did Shinhama-kun predict the heavy rain that went completely against the weather forecast? Is he a psychic or a time traveler?

It seems that my retort didnt reach him either, and Tokimune-sans imagination was heating up as he became engrossed in his own delusions.

I wont let it happeeeen! Hey, Im going to take the car and go pick her up right now! I dont know when well come back, but Ill definitely bring Haruka home with me!

Huh!? W-Wait, Tokimune-san! What are you saying in this crazy weather!? Fuyumi-san! Please help me restrain this foolish CEO!

Y-Yes! Please calm down, sir! What will happen to the company if the CEO gets into an accident in this rain?

L-Let gooooo! Haruka! If we leave her like this, shell fall victim to the devils trap! Aaaaaaaaahhhhh!

While he was being restrained by me, he was suffocating me by squeezing my face, and Tokimune-san, who is known as the genius CEO and the success of the times, screamed and struggled like a spoiled child.