Anime Crossover: About How I Spoiled an Angel

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After parking the car, Makoto Yuihama took out a lot of things from the trunk, mostly cereal and fruit.

"Mom, we're back!"

Makoto Yuigahama shouted into the house, but no one responded.

Is Mom sleeping, or has she gone out?

Did you tell her we're coming back today?

Qiannai was also a little worried when no one responded for a long time.

The elderly person is all alone; I hope nothing bad will happen to them.

"Shouldn't it be possible?"

Cheng frowned slightly; he understood what his mother had said. A nap was out of the question; playing mahjong at the neighbor's house was more likely.

"Grandma, we're back!"

At this moment, Yui also cupped her hands into a megaphone shape and shouted into the room.

"Stop making noise! ​​I'm playing mahjong next door, you guys go inside first!"

Cheng and Qiannai only felt relieved when a familiar voice came from their neighbor's house.

"The key should be in the flowerpot..."

Cheng relied on his understanding of his mother and his habitual way of speaking.

"Found it." Qiannai said, shaking her keys as she opened the door.

"Honey, you can talk to Mom about it later."

Let her move to Tokyo and live with us; it's not like we don't have any spare rooms.

We feel more at ease having the elderly person with us..."

"You know how temperamental Mom is..."

"Try again."

Yuigahama Makoto was silent for a moment before finally humming in agreement, and then said softly:

"Honey, you are so kind."

"What nonsense are you talking about?"

Qiannai opened the door hastily.

From the side, Yui could just see the blush on her mother's cheeks beneath her hair, making her look like an eighteen-year-old girl in the throes of first love.

She thought, "So this is how obviously you can show your feelings for someone..."

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Chapter 364 Son and Parent

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"Mom, how have you been lately?"

Judging from his mother's radiant face, Makoto Yuihama knew that she must have just won money at the neighbor's house.

A natural and genuine smile then appeared on his face.

It wasn't because my mother won money, but because I was happy to see that she was in good mental and physical health.

He certainly doesn't object to activities like playing mahjong—even gambling.

His mother was a very sensible person, and he knew that all too well as her son.

Moreover, his father passed away early, and the old man lives alone in the countryside. Without these pastimes and entertainments, how lonely must he be?

"Same as always, same as always." Yuigahama Orika waved her hand dismissively, her gaze quickly sweeping over Makoto, Sena, and Yui's faces.

For an elderly person, nothing is more joyful than having their whole family reunited in good health.

Yuigahama Orika's lips curled up, but the wrinkles around them became more clearly visible.

But when she glanced at the fruit and cereal at their feet, her face immediately darkened, her brows furrowed, and she looked annoyed, as if complaining.

"Buying these useless things again? Didn't I tell you last time not to buy them?"

Honestly... I can't possibly finish all this by myself. If your dad were here, I could just give it all to him, tsk tsk."

Makoto Yuihama's father passed away from illness when he was in his early twenties, more than ten years ago.

Even after many years, he still finds it hard to let go of his father, Makoto Yuihama.

It seems that by remembering him in this way, her father can live on in her heart forever.

It's as if they never left...

Seeing her husband's expression gradually turn somber, Qiannai felt somewhat resentful that the old woman kept bringing up her father.

However, apart from that, the two have a very good relationship with their mother-in-law, which is a minor matter.

Otherwise, she wouldn't have offered to take the elderly person to Tokyo so many times.

Since her mother brought up the matter, Chiho took the initiative to steer the conversation in that direction as well.

"Yes, Mom. It's so inconvenient for you to live here alone. Why don't you move in with us? We'd feel more at ease if you did..."

Chiho's suggestion was interrupted by the old man's resolute voice.

"Don't go."

Even though she's over fifty, Zhixia's temper is still as stubborn as a child's, and her willfulness is a headache.

This is clearly a good thing.

How many people would avoid taking care of the elderly?

Those who constantly talk about loyalty and filial piety may not visit their parents more than a few times a year, let alone take care of them.

Zhixia should have been proud to have such a sensible and filial son and daughter-in-law, and then happily agreed.

She said resolutely, "I've said it many times, I just want to die peacefully here. You don't need to say anything more."

Zhixia stopped beside Yuihama Makoto, and the old man gently placed a weathered hand on his son's shoulder.

"mom."

Yuihama Makoto lowered his eyes and called out inexplicably.

"Cheng, you've grown up, and it's time to grow up. Almost twenty years have passed since then; you need to learn to let go."

Or are you going to wait until I die before we let go together?

The elderly in the countryside have long since taken life and death lightly, and they talk about death without any restraint.

What bad luck, what custom?

That's bullshit.

In the village, whenever someone has a wedding or funeral, people always ask these elders for advice on how to handle it!

"I know, Mom."

Yuihama Makoto's lips twitched slightly. He raised his eyes, which were not filled with tears, but rather with a slight soreness.

"Are you really not going to move in with us? You took care of me for the first half of my life, and I want to take care of you for the second half."

"It's been a few months, how come you've learned to say such old-fashioned things?"

It's not like I gave birth to you just to take care of me in my old age!

Zhixia feigned a chill, which was somewhat comical.

Then she smiled and said:

"Okay, I know you've always been a well-behaved and sensible child."

But if I really move in with you, what can I do all day except get moldy at home and then go outside to sunbathe?

My friends are all here, so I'm not really alone.

Besides, Mom isn't so old that she can't take care of herself.

If that day ever comes... Mom will reach out to you.

The old man walked slowly from the living room to the kitchen with his hands behind his back, his originally stubborn voice instantly becoming incredibly gentle.

It's like the first smile a newborn sees when they open their eyes.

"I'll go cook your favorite dishes. You guys pack up the things you bought and put them in their usual places so I don't lose them."

And please don't buy it again next time, it's like you're making it seem like the fruit in Tokyo isn't sourced from the countryside..."

Zhixia's nagging came intermittently from the kitchen, only to be quickly drowned out by the clatter of pots and pans.

Yui, Makoto, and Rena exchanged smiles. Finally, Rena walked towards the kitchen, shouting:

"Mom, let me help you!"

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Tokyo.

The night was starless and moonless, and the world was desolate, yet the human world was filled with the sounds of cooking.

Strolling through the New Year's fireworks display, a beautiful young girl in a gardenia-patterned kimono nestled happily beside her beloved boy.

The sweet smile that unconsciously appeared on their lips was as sweet as the finest royal jelly in the world, causing many passersby to turn their heads to look at this perfect couple.

Many men couldn't resist turning on the "eye candy" mode, but then they thought, "My girlfriend is right here, so I should tone it down!"

Then, amidst a wave of lingering fear and a secret thrill of surviving a close call, the men turned around only to be astonished to find their girlfriends staring at them with even greater fascination than they were...

WDF?

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"It seems... everyone is watching us?"

Being the center of attention isn't a pleasant thing. Mahiru subconsciously pursed her lips, her arm accidentally brushing against Su Qing, creating a tiny electric current.

"Maybe it's because you look too beautiful today?"

There were many people at the fireworks display.

To prevent her from getting lost, Su Qing held the girl's hand even tighter.

However, he still felt a little uneasy and thought he would have to buy a child anti-lost device later.

Never mind... Mahiru would be unhappy.

"Are you hungry? If so, we'll buy something to eat first. The fireworks won't be for a while, so there's no rush."

"How could I be hungry? Today is the most I've ever eaten."

We accidentally cooked too much!

Mahiru unconsciously pinched her lower belly.

I'm not going to gain weight from eating so much today, am I?

That's really bad.

Because it was the first time I was spending Chinese New Year with my boyfriend, and we were making the New Year's Eve dinner together, I ended up cooking a little too much.

The girl felt a little worried about her weight.

"And you? Have you eaten enough?"

Lowering his eyes, Mahiru's pupils widened slightly, a hint of curiosity in his gaze at Su Qing's abdomen, which showed no visible rise or fall.

Boys really do have an astonishingly large appetite!

"I'm quite full, but I can still eat some snacks."

"Since we're already here, shall we eat together?"

"Well... I can keep you company if you want."

The girl's worries about her weight vanished instantly.