Chapter 308

"30 push-ups, Bocchi, you'd better answer the questions honestly."

Seeing that Hitori was trying to deceive people to get through this ordeal, Ryo immediately became interested, his eyes widening slightly and reflecting even more light.

But she didn't go too far; she just stayed within the limits of the game rules.

While the others hesitated, wondering if Liang's actions were going too far, Hitori suddenly prepared herself mentally and spoke loudly.

"The most... most embarrassing thing was that I fainted the first time I was passionately kissing Hayabusa!"

"Wow..."

Hibiki hadn't expected the opening to be so intense, and she excitedly looked between Ishikawa Hayato and Hitori.

Watching others show off their love and listening to others confess their feelings are two different things. One makes you feel worse the more you watch, while the other makes you more excited the more you listen.

Not only her, but all three of them wore expressions of utter surprise.

Then, even Nijika, who usually couldn't stand hearing such things, revealed a mischievous smile, but the next moment her face showed a thoughtful expression.

Under the scrutiny of the others, Hitori embarrassedly buried his face behind Ishikawa Hayato.

Unfortunately, Ishikawa Hayato is shameless and has an arrogant expression that says, "I'm so awesome!"

It leaves the girls with nowhere to play pranks.

"Hayato-kun, be a little shy," Ikuyo complained.

"Hey, don't look at me~ Is this how it is?"

Ishikawa Hayato put on an act, but it only made them more helpless.

However, the group gradually became interested in the game, secretly observing each other while wondering what questions they should ask.

"Then next round."

As Ishikawa Hayato spoke, he began shuffling the cards. His strong, powerful fingers shuffled the cards rapidly, causing the others to completely lose focus on the game.

Soon, the playing cards were placed on the coffee table, and the girls quickly picked up the cards they had chosen, without arguing or fighting.

"It's my turn this time."

This time, Nijika happily raised her hand.

"I..." Liang put the King's card back on the coffee table.

It's true what they say, fortunes change. Just a moment ago they were so smug, and now they're the ones being questioned.

Nijika looked at Liang with a smile and asked in a light tone.

Who is Ryo's favorite person?

"Falcon."

Ryo answered the question without hesitation and handed over his cards, indicating that Ishikawa Hayato would begin shuffling.

Xiang was once again surprised by his sister-in-law, who was so decisive and shameless in stating it directly!

She's just as good as her brother.

Hibiki felt he had really picked a good game.

However, no one else seemed surprised this time, and they handed the cards to Ishikawa Hayato with normal expressions.

Ikuyo even excitedly said, "Nijika- senpai should ask some more exciting questions!"

"Well..."

Nijika smiled awkwardly.

Ikuyo had discovered, and she vaguely remembered that Ikuyo seemed to be the kind of person who would have a wild time.

Whatever you wish for, it will come to pass.

While they were chatting, the cards had been cut, shuffled, and drawn. Ikuyo looked at the cards in her hand, her bright eyes smiling as she surveyed the group.

"It is I, Your Majesty."

"It's... it's still me."

Hitori again, innocently caught in the crossfire, Li pitifully displayed the cards in her hand.

Ikuyo saw that it was Hitori, thought for a moment, and then asked.

Who is Hitori's second favorite person?

She didn't even bother asking who her favorite was.

"Mom..." Hitori said without much hesitation.

Hibiki was a little surprised; hadn't she just said she wanted to ask provocative questions?

But it seems she's actually a very tactful person.

For several questions in a row, no one chose Truth or Dare; they were almost done with the game's Truth or Dare section.

But then, the next round.

After receiving the cards, Ryo glanced at the cards in Ishikawa Hayato's hand beside him, then looked thoughtfully at Ikuyo and Nijika, as if trying to record the expressions on their faces.

Only then did he casually ask.

"Falcon, who is your favorite person among those present? You can only name one."

For a moment, only the oblivious air conditioner remained in the house, still whirring and blowing out warm air.

The room was warm, filled with the aroma of fried food.

The sound was so loud it nearly made my jaw drop.

She only dared to imagine what it would be like to ask the question herself, and yet someone actually asked it.

Moreover, they are people directly involved in the problem.

Xiang looked at her brother with concern, but at the same time felt a little happy.

Even if this question requires an answer, there are ways to avoid it.

For example... her younger sister... or perhaps choose a dare.

But contrary to her expectations, Ishikawa Hayato did not evade or give a perfunctory answer. Instead, he hesitated for a long time, looked at the group, and then spoke.

"... Hitori."

Xiang was dumbfounded; how dare he answer that?

The other sisters-in-law would definitely be angry! Hibiki looked at Nijika and Ikuyo, but saw that they had an expression of no surprise and a faint smile that showed no emotion.

Only Hitori was happy, yet he looked at the others with unease.

Ishikawa Hayato smiled helplessly and didn't explain further, reaching for the cards that the others hadn't put down yet.

All five of them handed him their cards.

Next, Hitori asked Ishikawa Hayato, but she didn't want to cause Ishikawa Hayato any trouble.

"What does the falcon like to eat the most?"

"I'll make red bean daifuku for Chinese New Year."

Hitori nodded repeatedly in affirmation.

Next round.

Hibiki looked at the little ace in his hand and took a breath, unsure whether it was a sign of relaxation or tension.

She thought she could watch the show until the very end, but after those heavyweight answers, she was almost too intimidated to speak.

And the worst part is...

Ishikawa Hayato glanced at the cards and spoke before even turning them over.

"Oh, it's me, Your Majesty!"

At the same time, he glanced around and said to Xiang with a smile.

"Hibiki, tell me about the two most embarrassing things that have ever happened to you."

Hibiki wasn't surprised at all that Ishikawa Hayato could tell what cards she was holding. She stood up angrily and pointed at Ishikawa Hayato.

"Wait a minute, someone's cheating here! Who asks two questions in one question?!"

Her shouting livened up the somewhat quiet atmosphere in the house again.

Ikuyo chuckled twice, "So you actually have that trick up your sleeve?"

Nijika also shrugged, looking helpless.

"Sigh, Hayato-kun is the best at exploiting loopholes in the rules."

Liang, however, wore an expression that said, "How could I not have thought of that?"

Perhaps due to their mood, they didn't try to stop them.

Xiang agreed with Nijika's statement, but her brother was very good at finding loopholes. If he were to become a lawyer or something similar, he would probably be the one to decide right and wrong.

Thinking about this, she suddenly understood why her brother had answered that awkward question directly without dodging or avoiding it.

Because everyone knows he's good at saying nice things, he only tells the truth when someone wants him to be honest.

After all, you can say nice things anytime, but it's more disappointing to make people feel like you're being treated like an idiot, or that you're afraid to take responsibility.

However, what Hibiki didn't know was that this was the truth, a truth that everyone except her knew the answer to.

After snapping out of his deep thought, Xiang spoke directly.

"The first one was when I was in elementary school, I mistook a stranger for my dad, the second one was..."

Xiang's tone became hesitant as she spoke, but in order to ease the tension, she still spoke slowly.

"The year before that incident, regarding my brother..."

"Wait, that thing isn't even ranked first?!"

Ishikawa Hayato asked incredulously.

"Of course! My classmates and my mom all saw me mistake my dad for my dad! That was even more embarrassing!"

Hibiki knew that Ishikawa Hayato was protecting her and didn't let her say the answer, so she took the opportunity to change the subject.

"Hmm... it's normal for children to mistake their father or mother for their own."

Nijika comforted Xiang, not intending to delve into the matter, and even looked at Ikuyo to confirm.

Ikuyo nodded in agreement.

"Yes."

Liang knows more about those miscellaneous things.

"It's supposedly due to children's poor eyesight and attention span, but it's too much in elementary school..."

"Hey!" Nijika stared at her, interrupting her blankly.

216. Question

As the questions became more in-depth, the six gradually relaxed.

They didn't just ask questions during Truth or Dare games; they chatted outside of the game, and the questions weren't the cautious ones they used to ask.

Hibiki kept an eye on Ishikawa Hayato's shuffling technique out of the corner of her eye while chatting with her other sisters-in-law.

What are you all like at home?

"This..."

The four looked at each other and then let Ikuyo answer first.

As they spoke, they picked up the playing cards again.

Listening to Ikuyo's explanation and the additions from others, Xiang began to gain some understanding of this family.

But the game continued, and she glanced at the card she had drawn.

"Ah, I am the king."

Hibiki chuckled twice and looked at Ishikawa Hayato, but Ishikawa Hayato also smiled and flipped over the card in his hand to show it; it was an ordinary card.