Chapter 48 The Disappointing Hero Savors His Happiness
It's 7:30 in the morning.
I used to be the type who didn't eat much for breakfast, but recently, I've been making an effort to eat. After getting ready in the morning, I head over to the neighbor's place. Just a twist of the doorknob, and I have free access. At this time, Misa-chan has already unlocked the door for me.
“Good morning!”
“Ah, Higashimura-kun, good morning.”
Misa-chan and Junji-kun were already at the table where the meal had been served. In the 1DK room where the mother and son lived, when I greeted them in the dining area, Misa-chan responded. Junji-kun, who was observing the situation, pointed out.
“Hey, Mom, it's not Higashimura-kun, it's just Yuki-kun, okay?”
“That's right, Misa-chan, should we try that again?”
"Sorry, somehow, I'm not used to it... Good morning, Tadayuki-kun."
Hmm.
Even though I call her Misa-chan, she still addresses me as Higashimura-kun, so I decided to ask her to call me Tadayuki-kun. Just this exchange is satisfying enough for me. By the way, I cover the meal expenses for breakfast and dinner since Misa-chan treats me. Despite her initial refusal, I convinced her it's more economical than eating out.
I sat across from Misa-chan and clasped my hands.
"Itadakimasu!"
"Itadakimasu."
"Itadakimasuuu!"
Today's breakfast is Shiozake (Salted Salmon), Tamagoyaki, Miso soup, Ohitashi (Green Boiling), Nori, and rice. Additionally, Misa-chan's homemade furikake is placed on the table. Simple but feels like a proper breakfast. Also, the use of Mugi Miso in the miso soup is a high point. I like miso soup with Mugi Miso.
In Tokyo, there aren't many places to find it, or maybe I just don't know. Misa-chan is good at cooking. Moreover, maybe because we're from the same countryside, the seasoning is just to my liking. My stomach has long been captivated.
Anyway, I take a sip of miso soup. Oh, today's miso soup has iriko (dried sardines) and konbu dashi, or in Tokyo terms, niboshi (dried baby sardines) and konbu dashi. However, for a strong Mugi Miso (Barley Miso), it has a refreshing taste, probably because the broth is made by removing the heads and organs from the niboshi. That extra effort produces a clean broth without any impurities.
Honestly, even a simple breakfast is not skimped on. But, the information about the dashi is something I heard from Misa-chan before! When I said it was delicious, she told me.
And, guess what! The heads and organs removed from the niboshi are processed into powder and used for homemade furikake (seasoning)! No waste! In other words, Misa-chan leaves no room for mistakes! And this is also delicious!
Maybe there's some dangerous stuff in there!
While the three of us were having breakfast, Misa-chan asked me.
"Tadayuki-kun, what are you doing tonight?"
Hey, Misa.
Of course, I'll be holding you tonight too.
Let's love each other properly.
T-Tadayuki-kun, that's, wait, what are you saying, in front of the kids (sweating).
Huh? Was that wrong? But I keep my promises.
Looking forward to tonight.
Oh, come on.
Besides, even without checking, isn't that always the case? Really!
Heh, you cute one.
And, while adding one more dish and thinking so in my mind, I answer the question properly.
"Shall we have a feast tonight?"
"O.K. I understand."
"Sorry? Did the ingredients go to waste because you suddenly had to meet someone from work yesterday?"
Well, I matched with someone on a dating app.
What's more, I was completely ignored.
"No, it's fine. The pork is frozen, so it hasn't gone to waste."
Oh, so yesterday's pork was delivered here. The world really works well, huh?
"Thanks for the meal!"
I had two bowls of rice since morning. Originally, I'm a bit on the chubby side, so I have to be careful. Well, if I gain weight, I can just use the skill [Super Metabolism] for dieting.
After eating, I'll have some coffee and take it easy for a bit.
Well, it's now 8:15 in the morning. I should go soon.
"A-chan, shall we go?"
"Yeah!"
"Thanks as always, Tadayuki-kun."
"It's okay, it's on the way anyway. A-chan, it's fun going with me, right?"
"Yeah, Tadayuki-oniichan is funny!"
"Alright then, Misa-chan, I'm off."
"Mom, I'm going!"
"Take care, Tadayuki-kun. Good luck at work!"
Ah, with those words, I feel motivated for work.
I took Junji-kun to the kindergarten bus stop.
"Good morning."
"Oh, good morning!"
"Good morning!"
I exchanged greetings with a mom who also brought her child, chatting with them until the bus arrived. Hehe, maybe I can get introduced to some women from this community. Junji-kun's pick-up event is an indispensable routine.
Before Junji-kun gets on the bus, he asked me.
"Tadayuki-oniichan, you're coming back tonight, right?"
"Yeah, that's right."
"Then let's play games! And because Mom seems happy when Onii-chan is around, make sure to come back!"
"Yeah, I'll come back!"
"Great! Well, bye-bye then!"
Ah, what a nice kid.
The only good thing that Takashi, the sinful dumbass, ever did in his life was to bring Junji-kun into this world. Well, that's over now, so he's totally useless and done for.
Well, his crotch is done for, at least.
"Um, Higashimura-san... if it's okay, here."
"Yes?"
I receive a package from Mom A.
"Well, I baked some cookies. If you'd like, please share them with your coworkers."
"Wow! Seriously? Can I really take them? It's the first time I've received homemade sweets from a woman. Thank you so much!"
"Oh, stop it. Higashimura-san, you're quite popular."
"Not at all. Oh, how about we all have a meal together next time? Maybe you can teach me how to approach women!"
Hehehe, I'm tirelessly dedicated to my efforts to escape virginity.
Casual chit-chat while scattering pleasantries is cut off casually—now, to work. Well, usually I'd easily commute with a sneaky teleport... but not today. Today, I'm heading to the station like a regular person.
But seriously. What's up with this life? It's too darn happy!
Living together with Misa-chan and Junji-kun is ridiculously fun. Seriously, whoever snagged a wife like that must be insanely happy. And the kid is like angel descended to Earth.
Anyone who let go of that by doing something stupid must be a fool.
Thinking such things, I arrive at the company's nearest station, swaying on the crowded train.
"Oh, Higashimura-kun, good morning."
"Manager, good morning!"
In front of the building where the company is located, I meet my boss. Lately, I've been teleporting to the almost-empty spaces around the building, so encounters like this have become rare.
Yes, this is my recent, happy daily life...
And why am I commuting by train today of all days? Well.
─Somehow, I felt like there were two annoying flies giving me the side-eye since the morning.
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