Chapter 90

Bocchi's parents and Futari, who were watching the two from the corner of the stairs, remained stunned for a long time.

After standing there dumbfounded for a long time, Bocchi's mother tentatively asked her husband beside her.

"Honey, how would you feel if you saw this scene when you were dating?"

Bocchi's father pondered for a moment, then shuddered.

"Turn around and run for your life."

But then, Futari's words caused the father to collapse to the ground, his health dropping to zero.

"Dad is so lame."

After dinner, Bocchi, unusually, did not go straight to her room.

She had already thought of the answer to Ishikawa Hayato's invitation, leaving no room for consideration. She was now eager to settle things with her family.

Thinking that he had hope for the rest of his life, Bocchi couldn't stop smiling.

Her parents sensed that she had something to say, so they sat down on the sofa to wait for her.

After regaining his Bocchi adjusted his mindset and spoke to his parents earnestly, yet with a hint of panic and urgency.

"Dad, Mom, I want to go out and live with Falcon."

The two people sitting on the sofa blinked in surprise at these unimaginable words, and then exclaimed in unison.

"Ah!?"

79. Sequence

Hearing these words, which were far beyond their expectations, the two were stunned for a long time.

Seeing his daughter bowing at a very firm 90-degree angle, Bocchi's father panicked. Although he knew his daughter would have this day, it was too early!

He'll be fine for at least another 10 years!

He said in a flustered manner.

"Really?! No, no, this is way too fast!"

Bocchi's mother also asked, puzzled.

"Did Hayato-kun really say that?"

Bocchi sensed something was off; things were going beyond her expectations. She looked up at the two of them and said cautiously.

"Yes... yes."

Bocchi's mother stood up. "I'll go call Hayato-kun."

"Eh?"

The next day, Ishikawa Hayato arrived at Bocchi's house early in the morning.

He stopped in front of her house, thinking of the phone call from Bocchi's mother last night, and sighed. He felt he had spoken too soon; Bocchi was still not calm enough.

But he was the same way.

It's all because Bocchi is too cute, and beneath that cuteness lies such an alluring figure.

He reached out and rang the doorbell. He felt someone glance at him through the peephole, and then the door was quickly opened.

Bocchi stood at the doorway as if he had been prepared for this, speaking timidly.

"Falcon..."

Seeing her nervous expression, Ishikawa Hayato stepped forward and patted her head.

"Don't worry, I never take back what I've said."

Since they had already contacted each other, Ishikawa Hayato didn't say hello, changed into slippers, and went straight into the house.

He seemed to know her home better Bocchi, and walked straight into the hall.

Inside, Gotou Naoki and Gotou Michiyo were already sitting on the sofa, waiting. Opposite them was a chair, and the scene looked like an interrogation.

The two looked much more serious than before.

Ishikawa Hayato's smile faded slightly, and he greeted him earnestly.

Hello, Uncle and Aunt.

He didn't seem nervous at all.

Gotou Naoki nodded, trying to project a serious, parental air.

"Hayato-kun, sit down and let's talk."

Ishikawa Hayato sensed that the lively father's feigned expression was very forced.

However, he also cooperated by straightening his face.

As soon as he sat down in the chair opposite him, Gotou Naoki couldn't wait to express his thoughts.

"Hayabusa, as Hitori's father, I don't quite approve of you two living together so early, but you can express your thoughts."

Hayato Ishikawa glanced at Michiyo Goto, who was quietly taking a sip of tea next to Naoki Goto.

The one who spoke was just a pawn; the one next to him was the real veteran.

But he wasn't worried.

He explained methodically.

"Actually, when my aunt called yesterday, I already knew that everyone had misunderstood."

"My thought is that Bocchi's commute to school is too long, and now with his part-time job and band rehearsals, he gets home very late."

"My home is also nearly an hour's commute from Shimokitazawa, so I thought I could save more commute time and that's why I proposed this plan to her."

He looked at the two men, whose expressions had softened slightly, and continued speaking.

He didn't want it to look like a negotiation, so he threw out all his chips without leaving himself any room for maneuver.

"I want to let Hitori think it through first and get back to me. Then I'll visit both of you in person to confirm."

"The original plan was to start implementing it next semester after both of you agreed, but I didn't expect Hitori to mention it so soon."

The two men turned their gaze to Bocchi beside them, as if to confirm what Ishikawa Hayato had said.

Bocchi nodded, indicating that what she heard from Ishikawa Hayato was accurate as he had said.

Having obtained a legitimate reason, the two were no longer as tense as before. After letting out a big sigh of relief, their previous serious aura disappeared.

Clearly, Ishikawa Hayato's organized, planned, and methodical thinking is far more reliable Bocchi's statement that he wants to move out and live with Ishikawa Hayato.

Gotou Michiyo praised her in a relaxed tone.

"Hayato-kun is indeed a very reliable boy."

"But living together in high school is still..."

Gotou Naoki tentatively offered his opinion.

The next moment, Michiyo's gentle gaze and Bocchi's mournful look made him shut his mouth.

Ishikawa Hayato smiled, seemingly unconcerned about being pointed out as having a connection to the topic.

"It can't really be called living together. It's just that I stay there temporarily when I'm working or practicing late. After all, I often come home that late, and I think you two must be worried."

Even without the two of them watching, Gotou Naoki was rendered speechless by Ishikawa Hayato's rebuttal.

All his attempts at gentle persuasion have been thwarted; now he can only rely on his wife's words.

Ignoring her husband, Michiyo smiled gently, as if she were quite satisfied, and spoke to Ishikawa Hayato.

"Thank you, we understand what Hayato-kun is thinking. Hayato-kun, could you please step outside for a moment so the three of us can discuss this further?"

"We need to be more serious about this."

Ishikawa Hayato stood up as if unconcerned, turned and left the hall.

But as soon as he came out, he ran into Futari was eavesdropping by the door.

Futari saw him, he put his index finger to his lips and waved to Ishikawa Hayato like a little adult. He only breathed a sigh of relief after taking Ishikawa Hayato outside.

Clearly, she also has people and things she's afraid of.

As she relaxed, Ishikawa Hayato greeted her.

"Hey, Futari."

"Good morning, Brother Hayato."

Futari showed no embarrassment at being caught eavesdropping; with her hands behind her back, she responded cutely.

As Ishikawa Hayato was about to grab the snacks he had bought for Futari that morning, a "woof woof" suddenly rang out.

He looked down.

A small Shiba Inu on the ground seemed not to want to be left out, calling out to him.

As if sensing the Shiba Inu's feelings, Futari happily explained to Ishikawa Hayato.

"This child's name is Jimmy Hen."

This kid... Ishikawa Hayato suddenly didn't know how to comment.

"Oh, what a cute dog!"

As he spoke, he squatted down and touched Jimmy Hen's chin.

With his abnormally strong abilities, he quickly found the puppy's comfortable spot, and after only two touches, Jimmy Hen let out a comfortable whimper.

It twisted its body and fell to the ground, exposing its belly for him to play with.

Futari stared wide-eyed in surprise.

Although Jimmy Hen is very affectionate, he has never submitted to a stranger so quickly.

"How about that? I may be a cat lover, but I'm also invincible when it comes to dogs."

"Ishikawa Hayato said with a strange sense of pride."

"Amazing!"

Futari clapped his hands and shouted happily.

At that moment, Ishikawa Hayato took out the slightly more expensive chocolate he had bought that morning and said to Futari.

"I didn't bring Futari a gift last time I came, and I didn't know what Futari liked, so I bought this."

Futari accepted the chocolate, smiling as she said, "Thank you!"

They then happily shared the food with Ishikawa Hayato.

Meanwhile, in the hall, Gotou's parents were talking with Bocchi.

"Um... Dad, Mom."

For once, Bocchi called out to the two men with a stubborn expression on his face.

"Hitori, it's hard for Dad to agree," Gotou Naoki said helplessly, arms crossed.

Although Ishikawa Hayato gave his reasons, the most crucial point was tacitly avoided being discussed by the group.

Although he was satisfied with Ishikawa Hayato, as a father he found it hard to feel at ease about his daughter.

Bocchi's expression darkened slightly, and he lowered his head as if he was thinking about something.

Gotou Michiyo, noticing Bocchi's reaction, lowered her head slightly, thought for a moment, and said to her husband.

"Honey, once a girl's feelings are settled, you can't force her."

Hearing her mother's seemingly agreeable words, Bocchi looked at her mother with surprise.

Then Gotou Michiyo spoke earnestly to Bocchi.

"But, in Hitori, acting cute isn't the same as love."