The Case of Being Loved by a Heartbroken Older Woman Next Door After Saving Her

Chapter 25 – They Met and Hit it Off

“So, Madoka-san, what do you like about my son?”

“Yes, Yuika-san! What I like about Chinatsu-kun is–“

I felt uncomfortable with the exchange that was going on in front of me. Not because I was offended, but because I was embarrassed.

…This is a disaster.

A week or so had passed since Madoka-san and I went clothes shopping outside, and this weekend, Mom paid me a surprise visit. I wish she had at least told me when she was coming, but she wanted to surprise me. Well, Madoka-san was in a welcoming mood from the moment she saw her.

“…Well, that’s really like Mom.”

It’s like Mom’s quality that even people she just met can immediately open up to her.

She’s the woman facing Madoka-san and happily talking to her at the end of my line of sight, with semi-long black hair and dark circles under her eyes… Eh, what am I explaining in detail about my mother?

Well, a kind woman who can open up to anyone is Mom, Yuika Honda.

“Well…  guess Madoka-san likes my son more than I thought.”

“That’s it! For me, Chinatsu-kun is everything! In the first place, as I told you on the phone, I was really saved by Chinatsu-kun!”

“I-Is that so…?”

Mom was a little taken back by Madoka-san’s enthusiasm.

Although I didn’t tell her exactly what I was doing at the time, Madoka-san kept expressing her gratitude and love as much as she could. Naturally, I was so embarrassed that I stopped her, but she did not shut her mouth.

“…Sorry, Chinatsu-kun, I got so excited.”

“No… but it was really embarrassing.”

Madoka-san kept holding my hand, though she seemed to be shaking. Mom looked at us and put her hand over her mouth and laughed.

“It’s kind of strange. My son is in a relationship with an older woman like this.”

Well, I can see why Mom and Dad might think that. I’ve never had a girlfriend before, and it’s only been while we’ve been apart.

“Yuika-san, I love Chinatsu-kun.”

Madoka-san hugged me saying that. As we always do, it was as if we were building a world just for the two of us.

“I’m really glad that you trusted me, even if only to a certain extent, as I’ve only just met you today. In order to respond to that, I hereby swear that I will continue to love Chinatsu-kun from now on.”

“Madoka-san…”

This is bad, more than the embarrassment of being hugged by Madoka-san in front of Mom… I was moved by Madoka-san’s strong declaration. I knew this, but I felt strongly that I had to respond to it.

“Me too… I like Madoka-san too. Mom, I know this is a sudden report, but… I cherish Madoka-san. She’s someone who cares for me so much…”

“Chinatsu-kun!”

“Madoka-san!?”

Madoka-san hugged me even tighter.

I was just facing Mom’s direction, and my eyes were perfectly aligned with hers, with my cheek resting on Madoka’s chest. Mom widened her eyes at the exchange between us, but immediately giggled.

“You two are really close. Well, it’s natural if you’re in a relationship, but I still think it’s admirable that Chinatsu was able to say so much. And thank you, Madoka-san, for thinking of Chinatsu so strongly.”

Mom said happily.

This visit was limited in time and she had to leave immediately, but she said she would like to come back to see us if she had more time.

“Madoka-san.”

“Yes.”

Just that… Mom had called Madoka-san to talk about something before she got on her way home, but I didn’t hear what she said. Both Madoka-san and Mom looked like there was nothing to worry about, so I couldn’t ask them about the details.

“…Muu~”

“Fufu, it’s not like you’re being left out or anything, okay?”

“I know… But I’m curious.”

“Oh my God, you’re so cute, Chinatsu-kun.”

In the living room after Mom was gone, Madoka-san hugged me again. Seriously, does she think I’m going to give up if she does this? …Ah~, it feels so good, yes yes I am a man who would be satisfied with this!

“Well, she was just…checking to make sure.”

“Make sure?”

Madoka-san nodded.

“It was about how serious I am, how much I feel for Chinatsu-kun, how much I have feelings that I can’t even suppress myself… Well, thankfully Yuika-san accepted me.”

“…I see.”

I see. I don’t understand.

From the way Madoka-san talked, I wonder if she was considering the possibility that she might not be accepted. In Mom’s case, I don’t think she has anything to worry about… I don’t think she’s the kind of person who would meddle too much in matters of love in the first place.

“But if it’s going to be like this… It looks like the day will come soon when I will introduce Chinatsu-kun to my parents.”

“…There’s that as well, huh?”

“Yes♪ Don’t worry about it, okay? My mom is a very calm person and my father is a fool when it comes to me.”

I was a little bit worried that if he loved his daughter so much, he wouldn’t accept me so easily… That’s the only thing that made me a little bit worried.

“Anyway, Yuika-san seems like a really good person. It’s been a long time since I’ve met an adult I can rely on outside of my family…”

“Really? I’m glad you think so, Madoka-san.”

It’s nice to hear people say this about my family.

Then I spent some time talking with Madoka-san… Madoka-san, who is really here in front of me like this, is beautiful as always.

“Oi, Honda! Who’s the sister you were with!?”

“Don’t tell me she’s your girlfriend or something!”

“I really like her! Introduce her to me!!!”

…I remember what happened at school.

When I was on a date with Madoka-san, I ran into a classmate who, as expected, asked me a lot of questions at school. Moreover, he seemed to have fallen in love with Madoka-san at first sight, or rather, he had fallen in love with her in a very serious and persistent way.

“Oh, shut up! She’s my girlfriend!”

“Don’t lie to me! Hey, for God’s sake, tell me!”

Don’t lie, those words made me a little angry, but… I felt a little disappointed that I was viewed like that, especially to people I wasn’t close to. Compared to people like Madoka-san… I’m just normal.

“Chinatsu-kun.”

“Ah, yes…”

The moment Madoka-san called me and I turned my head towards her, Madoka-san’s lips touched mine.

I was surprised by the suddenness of the situation, but the uneasiness that had now covered my mind was nicely gone.

“If you feel even the slightest anxiety, I’ll make it go away. I can even tell what you’re thinking just by the look on your face, Chinatsu-kun. …It’s cool to be able to say that, but it’s just that Chinatsu-kun shows a lot on his face.”

“…You can tell?”

“Yes. But even if I don’t, I’m sure I’ll notice. This is my beloved Chinatsu-kun we’re talking about. There’s no way I wouldn’t notice♪”

“…Really, I can’t compete with that.”

She seems to have it all completely under control.

Madoka-san said she couldn’t completely understand me with just one look, but I think she’s usually aware of it. I don’t think it’s possible to hide anything from her, it’s as if she can read minds.

“Now, now, there’s this problem.”

“Problem?”

“I understand Chinatsu-kun so well, but… Does Chinatsu-kun have any intention of leaving me who is like that in the future?”

“No, I don’t have any!”

Of course that’s not possible.

I made too loud a sound, but Madoka-san grinned at me. The smile was more than a gentle smirk… It seemed to be filled with confidence, as if she had been waiting for me to say something like that.

“Hundred point answer, Chinatsu-kun♪ Here’s your reward, a sandwich♪”

“…Fuwa~”

A sandwich… This is something that’s done to me every day, even if it’s not a reward. But you know what, if those classmates knew I was doing this, they’d probably curse me. Well, I’m not going to bother to mention it, and I’m not going to tell them about my exchange with Madoka-san… So please, just give up.

“Gyuu♪ Do you want to do it? You do, don’t you? Tell me you do.”

“……”

Madoka-san eyes… No, I’m not going to say anything.

This pushy side of hers is wonderful as well… I wonder if it’s because I love her that I think that way…