164 156 to the Hayakawa family





 Once the wedding greetings to the Minami family were done, it was the next turn to visit my family's home, the Hayakawa family.
 The last time we met was to drop off Kurone, who had come to stay over for the summer holidays....

 I've been told in advance that I'm heading out today through Kuroone-speaking, so I might be fretting now.
 After all, my son, who has never had anything to do with love affairs, is suddenly coming back with his wife and daughter.
 I've been worrying about him for a long time, and I think I can finally reassure him.

"Wa-san's parents live two prefectures away, right?
Yeah. That's more than an hour's drive on the highway, one way or the other.
What are your mom and dad like?

 I responded to calls from the back seat while driving.
 Even though the end of the year was near, I could drive with relative ease if it was a weekday that wasn't the winter break.

 However, since Amari had to work today, she had to wait until it was over, so by the time they arrived, it would be time for dinner.
 So, since Kuroon suggested that we should stay the night, we all decided to take them up on their offer.

 Well, I'll have to answer Amana's question about having new grandparents.

They're both good people. My father is dynamic but friendly, and my mother is a bit absent-minded but family-oriented.

 If I had to pick a good point, it would be this.
 By the way, if I had to pick a bad point, my dad is extremely overprotective of Kuroone-she's a doting, and my mom's cooking skills are devastating.

 I mean, I've always been aware of my cooking skills, but as far as the Amana-chan LOVE aspect goes, I think it's just my dad's genes.
 I wonder how much I didn't come to that fact now, or how much I didn't look at myself....

'Excuse me, sir, but what do you do for a living?'
'Oh, um, I'm a rice farmer. Although, there's another person who's going to be the heir, so me and Kuroon are free to do what we want.
I see...

 As I felt a near shiver of agitation at the unexpected bloodline, Amari asked me what my parents' occupation was, and I briefly replied.
 In addition, I tell him that he doesn't have to be a farmer when he gets married.
 It's my dad's policy to do whatever he wants as long as it's not a crime and he's not tied to the house.

 It's like trusting him at best and letting him off the hook at worst.
 But when it comes to the black sound, though, it's the overprotection that keeps the fights going.

 But still.....

''Do you still get nervous?''
''Well in our case it was still good because my parents and Kaz-san knew each other, but we've completely never met over there, so...''

 I've been feeling somewhat hunched over since I started heading out to my parents' house, but I'm still nervous.
 The same is true for me, but sometimes I'm not as nervous as I was when I visited the Minami family.
 Amana-chan is in a good mood because she's seeing my parents and Kuroone-she's in a good mood.

''Hmmm........I'm sure you'll be surprised by Amari's beautiful face, but there's no way you'll be treated so unkindly, is there?
Well, it would be nice if you could say that, but........

 I tell her that it's okay if she's concerned about her daughter-in-law's problems, but for some reason, Amari's complexion has turned red.
 It seems that he can't seem to wipe away the tension.

 Let's just leave her alone for now.
 I'd like to think it's my imagination that I'm getting jit eyes for some reason, even though I should have been so concerned, yeah.......

 We arrived at my parents' house for the first time in a long time, taking a break along the way.

 There are rice paddies nearby, but my parents' house is a two-story house, not much different from the one in the south.
 Since it's the end of the year, the harvest season is already over, and since we've been notified in advance, it seemed like we were home.

''Are you okay, Amanashi?''
Yes, yes....
Mom, are you feeling kind of ticked?

 I can wait for Amari, who is still nervous, but my parents are probably waiting for me in the same state.
 Then I have no choice but to get them used to it quickly, so I press the intercom.

 The front door is opened with a light electronic sound that can be heard from outside as well.

'I'm so glad you're back, Wa.
Hey, I'm back.

 The first person who greeted me was my father, Toshihiko Hayakawa, a farmer with the same sturdy, tanned complexion as the last time I met him.
 The same tanned skin and strong physique as the last time I met him was still there, just like a farmer. 

But it's not New Year's Eve and you've come home suddenly...huh?
...Dad?

 I thought I had a cheery smile on my face, but for some reason I suddenly stiffened.
 I don't know what's causing it, but it won't come back.
 It's no good.

''Mother-san~. What's wrong with my dad?
Yes~Yes. Welcome home, Kazu. What's going on with your father... what?

 I decided that I couldn't handle my father's complete lack of response and called my mother, who would be in the back.
 As soon as mother, who came right away, Haruno Hayakawa showed her face, she stiffened up just like her father.

 I don't understand it anymore.

Dad! Mom! Get your shit together, don't just sit around!
"What?

 He finally came back to me when I called out loudly, not wanting to humiliate my people any further in front of Amari and Amana-chan.

'Nah, nah Wa! It looks like there's a beautiful woman behind you right now!
'I saw a little girl! 
Oh, well, it's nice to meet you... my name is Nantenashi.
'This is Minami Amana! Nice to meet you!

 She finally noticed the two of them here.
 Amanashi reverently, though fearfully, and Amana-chan cheerfully introduces herself.

''Dom, hi........''
Well, I'm here today with their son, Kazu Hayakawa, to celebrate his wedding!
"...What...?

 The parents managed to return the greeting in a dumbfounded manner, but the content of what Amari continued to tell them blew away their vain reasoning.

''Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee! 
'Totally, what's the surprise now? Haven't you heard from the black sound? Didn't I tell you I was bringing an important story and a visitor?

 I don't know why I'm surprised now.
 I'm dumbfounded by the screaming and cover my ears, but I confirm that I've contacted them in advance, but for some reason my parents' reaction is that which raises a question mark....

'Yes, no, I didn't hear anything at all.
''I heard that Wa was coming back, but not a word about this beautiful man and his pretty girl together...''
Huh?

 The response I hadn't expected was a surprise to me.

 No, no, no, no, what does that mean?
 I did contact Kurone properly, didn't I?

 I could only be confused like that, but I heard that voice in my ears.

''Welcome back, Aniki. It's been a long time since Amanashi-san and Amana-chan too.
Long time no see, Mr. Blacktone.
Long time no see, young lady!
Black sound....

 The younger sister, Kurone, who has a well-groomed face and large breasts unbecoming of a high school girl, came to the doorway with an unconcerned look on her face.
 If you look closely at her expression, the corners of her mouth are trembling slightly, and she realizes the reason why her parents didn't know of Amuri and the others' arrival.

 ─ This guy, you didn't dare to inform them!

 From the content of the communication, he must have guessed that I was going to marry Amari and set up a surprise for my parents.
 As a result, he succeeded in surprising them as he planned.
 As the person who was involved, though, I can't help but feel annoyed.

 However, I can't blame Kuroone-sensei for now.
 You can't blame them now, because they have to deal with their parents, who will be asking questions about what's going on at any moment.

 I just came here to report my marriage, so why do I want to get into this kind of trouble?