Volume 1 Chapter 10 My Mom And Cousin Caused A Fuss Over My Dresser. How Did It End Up Like This？
Summary of the previous chapter: My cousin is really heavy (Not talking about weight)
Well, now that Yayoi-chan seems to have recovered, maybe it's time for me to head back.
"Okay then, I'll be heading home soon. Thanks for the Destiny Land info, I'll try to make good use of it."
I said that, and Yayoi-chan replied with a smile.
"No, thank you for comforting me. Even though I'm the older one. Oh, by the way, Ak-kun, shall we exchange our social media IDs?"
Saying that, Yayoi-chan raised her smartphone.
"Yeah, that sounds good. It'll make it easier to stay in touch."
We exchanged IDs, making it easier to reach each other.
I decided to ask Yayoi-chan one more thing while we were at it.
"When are we planning to go shopping?"
"I'm good for tomorrow, but what about you, Ak-kun?"
It seems like she might think I have something scheduled, but I don't really have any plans for the holiday.
"An unpopular guy doesn't have many plans on holidays, Yayoi-chan.
"I see, then let's go tomorrow right away. Oh, just to make sure, can I see the clothes you have, Ak-kun? Can you show them in your room?"
"Ah, that might be better. What time will you come?"
"Is 9 o'clock in the morning okay?"
"Got it. See you tomorrow then."
"Yeah, see you tomorrow."
So, it looks like Yayoi-chan will come to my room tomorrow. When we were in elementary and middle school, we used to visit each other's rooms without any fuss, but now that Yayoi-chan is a university student, it might be a bit different having her come to my room.
However, recently I have been doing my own laundry, including sheets, pillowcases, and blankets, and I clean the floor regularly with a vacuum cleaner or a lint roller to keep it clean.
I wipe the desk and other surfaces regularly with a cloth or wet tissue, and I clean the air conditioner filter with water and wipe the surface with a damp cloth and neutral detergent to keep it clean.
Cleaning the floor, desk, and sofa in the waiting area of the cosplay brothel is one of the first things we do when entering the shop, so it has become a habit.
Working at Cosplay Brothel has greatly improved my ability to clean, wash, and sew the toilets, shower rooms in rental rooms, beds, etc., and I have learned how to maintain a good relationship with the girls by keeping a proper distance.
Familiarity is a scary thing.
Now, if I start folding the clothes in the dresser... I realized it's already quite late, so I decided to quickly go to sleep.
Still, I didn't expect things to get complicated due to overlooking various things at this time.
And when I woke up the next morning as usual, I took a shower, did my morning routine, and changed into the casual outfit my mom selected for today before having breakfast.
"Mom, Yayoi-chan is coming over around 9 o'clock today."
"Oh, is that so? It's been a while."
"Yeah, well, she's just stopping by for a bit depending on the room."
"Is that so? Then, would she like some tea or food?"
"Probably not. Also, Yayoi-chan is conscious about her weight, so I think it's better not to offer too many sweets or anything."
"Oh, really?"
"I don't think Yayoi-chan is actually overweight, but girls seem to care about that kind of thing."
"Girls are sensitive about their weight and age, you know"
I wanted to tell my mom that she should lose a little weight too, but I held back. There's no need to step into a minefield here.
Well, just chilling like that, the intercom rang, so I decided to answer.
"Good morning."
"Good morning, Ak-kun. I came as planned, so please open the front door."
"Just a moment."
I went to open the front door, and there was Yayoi-chan standing there.
She's dressed quite nicely, looking like she's going somewhere special.
"Are you oddly pumped up for some reason?"
"Well, because we're going shopping."
"Well, I guess you shouldn't dress too tacky. Anyway, come on in."
"Yeah, thank you for having me."
I and Yayoi-chan entered my room together.
"Well, it's a messy place, but don't hesitate to come in."
"Sure, sure."
And Yayoi-chan's eyes immediately went to the bookshelf.
"The inside of the bookshelf looks messy."
There are manga for both guys and girls on the bookshelf, novels, light novels, Harlequin romance, hardcore sci-fi, philosophy books, and even books on environmental issues.
By the way, there are also fashion magazines lined up, making it extremely chaotic.
I'm the type who reads widely and superficially across various genres, so, to be clear, there's no consistency in the content.
"Wow, there are quite a few shojo manga... hey, Ak-kun, what's this?"
The manga Yayoi-chan pulled out, which seemed like a shojo manga at first glance, turned out to be a Boys' Love (BL) manga.
Honestly, whether it's shojo manga, ladies' comics, Teen's Love (TL), or BL, I lump them all together in my mind, but this was unexpected.
"Haha, I thought it looked interesting, bought it at the bookstore, and when I tore off the plastic at home and saw the contents, I was surprised to find a couple of guys. But you know, once you buy a manga, it's hard to throw it away. That's why it ended up sitting on the bookshelf, haha."
I laughed as if trying to cover it up, but it didn't seem like I was fooling anyone.
Well, it's not a lie that I accidentally bought it, but the truth is, in waiting rooms at adult entertainment establishments, I often find these kinds of manga. I've gotten used to it, to be honest.
By the way, I had bought some yaoi-like anime parody manga before, so I didn't have much resistance to BL (Boys' Love).
Well, the bookshelf aside, e-books are even more chaotic.
"Is that so? I thought maybe Ak-kun was only interested in boys."
"Well, I don't have any particular prejudice against LGBT, but I myself am not only interested in boys, so..."
"Oh, is it possible for there to be guys too?"
"No, that's not the case. I'm just a regular heterosexual."
Although you could say that doesn't apply to the 2D world.
So, Yayoi-chan, do you check out the contents too?
"But really... does something like this actually happen?"
"In reality, there's no guy who looks really good in cross-dressing, and there are no boys who are cuter than some average girls, Yayoi-chan. Although it seems that homosexuality is not uncommon in boarding schools for boys."
"Y-yeah, that's true. Unless it's a really special situation, that's not likely to happen, right?"
Deciding it's best to change the subject before things get too wild, I said,
"Well, anyway, it was about having check out my mom's selection, right? Here it is."
I opened the drawer where my jacket was stored to show them.
"Oh, this? If a high schooler wears this, they won't be able to walk outside..."
"I sometimes feel like Mom still sees me as an elementary school kid."
"Well, my mom's kinda the same way. Oh, this part might be really mom-like."
Yayoi-chan lifted the detachable hood and laughed, saying,
"Hmm? A hood?"
"Yeah, a hood that you can take off. I wonder why moms like removable clothes like this."
"I think it's about making sure kids don't get cold and don't catch a cold. Warmth comes before style."
"Ah, that makes sense."
“Moms always remember the things we liked when we were in elementary or middle school, and I think they keep buying those things. Also, when you say you like a dish once, they keep making it for you…”
As I said that, Yayoi-chan chuckled in agreement.
“Food is still okay, but the clothes I liked in elementary school are a bit, you know.”
“In my case, it seems like she just buys whatever is left on sale or something.”
“I often go shopping with my mom, and even though I frequently communicate my preferences, she somehow manages to buy clothes I don't like when we're not together. It's a mystery why that happens, but it doesn't mean my mom has bad fashion sense... Anyway, let's get rid of the unnecessary clothes and buy some new ones. Do we have garbage bags for burning trash?”
“Well, but they're warm enough to wear inside the house, aren't they?”
"Ak-kun seems to like it because he wears it at home, so is that why aunt keep buying those kinds of clothes?"
"Yeah, is that what it is..."
"That’s why, you must not throw away the unfashionable clothes."
As we were having such a conversation, my mom came into the room with a tea set on a tray.
"Welcome, Yayoi-chan. It's been a while, but you seem to be doing well."
"No, aunt, you also seem well, which is good."
"By the way, what does it mean to throw away the clothes I bought for Akihiro?"
"Because aunt's taste is stuck at the elementary school level, Ak-kun is being made to wear unfashionable clothes, which is pitiful."
Why did it become such an awkward atmosphere? What happened?
"The important thing is whether it's warm rather than how it looks. Otherwise, he might get a stomachache."
No, Mom, don't compare it to the time when I slept with my stomach exposed...
"Even if you say that, he might get bullied, you know."
Will I be bullied for being uncool?
And first, it's mother who speaks.
"Akihiro, you wouldn't throw away the clothes I bought as garbage, right?"
Then Yayoi-chan speaks.
"We should throw away all the uncool clothes.
Minimalism is important. Right, Ak-kun?"
This is a pattern where choosing one option disappoints the other. It's not like everyone can be satisfied by choosing the attraction everyone wants to ride at an orientation.
Well, opinions and interests are not about choosing only one side or forcing opinions to match. It's about finding a compromise and adjusting.
"Ah, yeah, then, let's see. If there are clothes that definitely can't be worn, let's throw them away first. Besides, I don't have a budget to buy new clothes, maybe just enough for one set of top and bottom."
"Yes, I think that's a good idea."
Mother says happily.
"It's true, since you can't afford to buy a lot of new clothes, maybe you should just leave some space for the basics."
Yayoi-chan responded, seeming to understand my intentions.
If I reject Yayoi-chan's opinion, I might end up wearing clothes selected by my mother for the rest of my life, or I might have my allowance reduced if I upset my mother.
So, while considering both opinions, I presented a compromise, taking into account the practical issue that if I threw away all my clothes, my wardrobe would be completely empty. I wonder if that worked out.
Then, my mother threw a bombshell.
"Basically, Akihiro, you always wore clothes of the same color every day, and only those with specific characters, right? So, I tried to buy clothes that way too."
"Huh!?"
"In other words, it's not that Aunt's taste is tacky, but rather, Ak-kun's taste that's the problem, isn't it?"
"Huh? Whaaat?!"
When I was little, maybe that's how it was, but oh, I'm a high school student now?
"Really, it's troublesome, isn't it?"
As my mom sighed, Yayoi-chan nodded in agreement.
"Yeah, I understand the struggles, aunt."
Why am I being teased? I don't get it.
"Nevertheless, I don't really know about the clothes boys around high school age wear, so Yayoi-chan, I'll leave it to you."
"Yes, leave it to me, aunt."
Just when I thought it was going to be a battlefield, they easily became friendly and started chatting. Seriously, women are scary.
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