Overloaded With Attributes Chapter 47

Guh! Wha?! Eh?! T-?! 

"——And so, I bought us matching pajamas!"

"Yuugiri-san, you are always so abrupt... And... aren't those... kitty-cat kigurumi pajamas? With ears and a tail? Um, is it possible... that you don't know my age?"

"Nope, of course I know it."

"...Then why did you choose these?"

"I mean, of course, we are engaged! And a gift from you, especially a matching set, makes me so happy I'll be on cloud nine and won't be able to sleep for three days, but..."

"They're pajamas. Please sleep in them. As for the reason... isn't it obvious? It's because I love seeing an older woman, who is clearly too old for a kigurumi, force herself to wear one, and then get all embarrassed and squirmy about it."

"Fufu, you're terrible! Always teasing me like this..."

...How is she this cute?! I almost just tackled her right there.

So, it's Wednesday night. Two days after the dungeon practical where my little prank and fanservice almost got me labeled a terrorist or even charged with treason. I mean, even Shouko-san got dragged into it, remember?

When she got back, she acted normal, but her eyes... They were sharp, angry. She was clearly in a bad mood. Yeah, I've been causing too much trouble. It's no wonder she's pissed... NO, IT'S NOT! If she dumps me, I can't live a normal life, can I?

So, these black and white kitty pajamas are my apology, my way of getting back on her good side. Of course, it's also because we're living together, but it doesn't feel special enough. And Shouko-san still wears her suit to bed. It's time... you know?

So, it's a gift of "I'm sorry" and... other stuff. After our bath, we changed into them, cuddled, took pictures... and she seemed way happier than usual, so it was worth it!

"...Yuugiri-san. This photo... is it okay if I show it to my... relatives?"

"Of course! No problem at all."

Her relatives... her mom? Grandma? But she said "relatives" (miuchi), not "family" (kazoku). Feels a little distant... Ah, maybe it's that cousin who helped us with Shizuka.

"Speaking of, she helped us so much, I should probably go and properly thank her sometime."

"...There is absolutely no need for you to do that for a woman like her."

"...Eh?"

"...Eh?"

"Uh, um... she is your cousin, right?"

"...Yes. That is... publicly... the relationship we might be perceived to have."

Huh? From what I overheard on the phone, they sounded pretty close... Maybe not? Oh well. Noble families. Main branch vs. branch family. Sounds complicated. I'm staying out of it.

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After Wednesday... is THURSDAY!

Which means it's time for our now-routine dungeon practical. It's a weekly thing, no need to be so formal.

So, as usual, we take the bus from school and arrive at the dungeon parking lot.

...Huh? The teacher, who's always the first one off the bus to guide the students, isn't moving...

"...Kashiwagi-kun, Teacher can't protect you anymore. Please turn yourself in."

"This 'he's probably the culprit' attitude is not cool."

My frozen teacher throws suspicion at me. Seriously, what happened?!

Reluctantly, I lifted my head from Shizuka's World Heritage Thighs and looked out the window—

"Yuu... what did you do now?"

"Today? I haven't done anything... yet!"

"Could you please stop using adverbs like 'yet'?!"

Outside... a fully-armed squad. Way overkill for security. That's definitely the Defense Force that arrested me. And in the middle... is that Rokujou-san?

"Yuugiri-kun... you can do this." (Shizuka)

"(There's no one else but Yuu-kun who can.)" (Tiara)

I don't want this kind of support! The entire class, not just the teacher, is staring at me like, "Just get off the bus. It's your job." I was this close to just going back to sleep on Shizuka's lap...

"What is that? Who is that?"

"Hmm. The big boss of this facility," Akiyoshi muttered.

Well, since someone I know is waiting, she's not wrong.

"Seriously, what did you do to get the big boss on your case?!"

I TOLD YOU, I HAVEN'T DONE ANYTHING TODAY!

At this point, I'll just own it 100%... wait, I'm innocent, there's nothing to own.

Fine. Reluctantly, so reluctantly, I plaster on a "visiting dignitary" smile and glide down the bus steps like I'm the President.

"Good morning, Rokujou-san! Long time no see! I never expected such a welcome... Ah, don't tell me... you just couldn't wait to see me?"

"(How can he be so casual in this tense situation?!)" (Atena)

"(My husband's bravado is so next-level that even I'm a little weirded out...)" (Shizuka)

"(Yuu-kun, no.)" (Tiara)

"(That's how you greet an armed squad?!)" (Akiyoshi)

...The peanut gallery is noisy. Ignore them.

"Fufu. Good morning, Kashiwagi-san. Yes, you're right. I was waiting here because I wanted to see you as soon as possible."

—BROOOOOOOM...!!

...Eh? She was actually waiting for me?! And... she has the same gentle smile, but... why do I feel this intense pressure coming off her?

"I have someone I'd like you to meet. If you'll please accompany me to my office—"

—BROOOOM! VROOOOOM! SCREEEEEEECH!!

"Whoa, that was close!"

A motorcycle, at top speed, slammed on its brakes and slid right between me and Rokujou, its tires screaming. The person on the back of the bike... flew... into the air!

A skirt flapping in the wind. A slender body doing a triple-loop.

...And landing with legs spread, like a Power Ranger.

...Wait. I recognize that outfit. I saw it this morning.

"—STOP RIGHT THERE!! YOUR EVIL DEEDS END HERE!!"

She ripped off her helmet, revealing...!!

"...It's Shouko-san..."

No! If both of us are the crazy ones, who's going to be the responsible adult?! You're supposed to be the sane one! WHAT ARE YOU DOING?!

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