77 74 The punishment is sudden





 It's another good day for delivery.
 It's August and I feel like the gap between me and the students is clearer now.
 I have an enviable desire to play out like that, but that's okay because I have a purpose in life that embodies the healing concept of Amana-chan.

 The situation is still as inevitable as ever if you are found out, but you should be able to build a solid relationship of trust, just like Amari covered for me on the water slide.
 With that in mind, it was my turn to deliver a package to the Minami family.

 Filled with the joy of meeting Amana-chan.............in fact, there is something that has been bothering me since this morning.
 That's because, as usual, when I received my bento from Amanashi, she asked me for a favor.

''I want you to spend less time being healed by Amana during this week, or........''

 She must have something to do.
 Because I saw the look on her face as if she wanted to say she was sorry, I agreed without asking her what it was, but was it too rash?
 But even though I'm dismayed by Amana-chan's touch, it doesn't seem like she's thinking of stopping me like she did when we first met.

 In the first place, I've promised Tenashi that I won't get into the affairs of the Minami family in depth.
 I can't help but think it's half aired out now, but a promise is still a promise.
 If I stepped in too far just because I'm Amana's friend, I'd make her feel uncomfortable.

 It's fine if we continue our relationship with that father and daughter like we have been doing so far, 80% at the front door and 20% in the rest of the house.
 It's quite a luxury to see Amana-chan, who was in elementary school, become a junior high school student and then a high school student every time you meet her at the door, but I mean it's good to keep the distance between us at that level.

 Anyway, even if it's only for a short period of time, Amana-chan's healing is more than enough for me, so I reckoned it wasn't so much of a strain, and unloaded the luggage in the back of the truck.
 I rang the intercom of room 184, the Minami family's residence, and there was an immediate response.

''Yes!''
Hello. This is Umineko Transport.
'Oh, man! I'll be right there!

 Hahhhh, she's so cute.
 
 Shortly afterwards, the front door is opened.....








 ─ A person who looks like a middle-aged, large man comes out from inside.

"....Harare?

 ...Isn't it funny?
 I didn't push the intercom wrong or make any other ordinary mistakes.
 In fact, it was Amana's voice that I heard over the speakers earlier.
 I can assure you that there is no doubt about it.

 Then why do you think this old man is coming out?

Thank you for delivering the package. Here's the seal.
Oh, yes....

 While I'm stunned, a rather dull and low voice sound prompts me to complete the receiving procedure, though awkwardly.
 I'm scared that he's pressuring me so much!
 I was tempted to leave now due to the intimidation that was different from that of Chief Hinomoto and pregnant with obvious hostility, but before I could take that action, my legs were easily sewn up.

 At any rate.........

''Well, Onii-san........''
Yes?
I've heard that you're getting along quite well with my daughter and grandson... hmm?
...

 Because I was sentenced to jammed (checkmate).
 The sin, right?
 Yeah, it's not much different, is it?

 I mean, now I know who this person is by what he just said.
 When it comes to that person Amari can get into the house, especially a man, there are no more candidates at once... but as far as I know, other than her husband, there's only one person other than her husband.

''──Could it be Amanashi's father and Amana-chan's grandfather?''
Oh...

 As soon as I asked that question, the wrinkles between the old man's eyebrows seemed to soften a bit.
 Apparently it was a correct answer.
 At the same time, Amari's attitude this morning made sense.

 That was her own family coming, so she was trying to reduce the chances of seeing me as much as possible.
 Once I realized that, her concern for me was heartbreaking, but at the same time I wanted to punch myself for ruining it so quickly.


Uh.....

 Correction I think I just made one more mistake.

'Oh, no, I didn't! I'm just an acquaintance of your daughter!
'Don't lie to me! It's just like the flies that gather around my daughter's beauty anyway!
'No, no, no, I'm not trying to do anything about her!
'What? Are you trying to tell me that my Amanashi is not attractive!
That's not what I said!

 Shit, he's an idiot!
 Amana is so cute, maybe even Amana was similar when she was a little girl, but this religiosity towards her adult daughter is the real deal!

 I can't think of a way out of this situation due to the chest hold and the shaking of my shoulders.
 I managed to think my way out of my impatience, but........

''Ha! You're not going to give your grandson a...?
"If you're not interested in my daughter, then my grandchildren are? And don't worry, I'm friends with Amana...
Shut up, you pedophile! Don't you feel ashamed of being a good adult!
'Good argument hurts! But it's true! I wouldn't want to be in love with your granddaughter.
You can't be serious! Don't you feel anything when you look at that pretty tenna!
'That's not what I said! I always thought she was pretty as an angel.
'You transgressor! You can't plot to spit on me while I'm young!

 Godd*mn, the old fool was sulking, too!
 No matter how you answer, it's just super annoying to pour oil on the fire!

 I'm in a state of helplessness, and I can't help but shake my head.

Dad! Please don't bother Hayakawa-san while she's working!
Grandpa, meh!

 A goddess and an angel descended.
 Well, if they made that much noise, it's only natural that the two people inside the house would hear it too.

I was worried about the two of them.........
'Hayakawa-san is a trustworthy person. I appreciate your father's concern, but there's no need to bother him with it.
You're her friend! You can't bully me, even grandpa!
Uhhhh...

 The two people who would love him as if they were their own blame him, and the old man's momentum from earlier began to weaken as if it were a lie.
 When the chest that had been grabbed in this way was released, Amana, who came close to him, stretched out and started to fix the wrinkles in her uniform.

 Of course, it was within her reach because of the height difference.
 Still, she smiled with satisfaction at being able to straighten it out nicely....

''Onii-san, I'm sorry for bothering you with oshikomi-chu.
Oh. Thank you. I'm fine.

 It's the same words as when I was there one day, but I didn't feel any loneliness in the sound of her voice.
 I'm sorry to say that I've stopped walking for so long because of the old man, but I have to get back to delivering soon, so I think Amana's words were very helpful in that sense as well. 

''Well then, I'll take my leave...''
We'll have many more stories this time.
Hm, get the f*ck out of here.

 You say goodbye and walk away, but what is it with grandchildren and grandfathers who respond 180 degrees differently?
 We're related by blood, right?
 Maybe the old man's stubborn genes were neutralized thanks to Amanashi and her husband.

 He concluded that in his mind, though extreme, and drove the delivery truck to the next delivery destination.