Chapter 342

"Well, she is quite cute, and my nephew has decent taste. I don't dislike her either."

Okura Rina frowned as she gave her evaluation.

Her statement was not only an acknowledgment of their appearance, but also an affirmation of their personalities.

"Right, right?!"

"Hey... Second Brother, why are you so happy? This is a bit disgusting, please stop."

"Hi..."

Under her disdainful (tsundere) gaze, Okura Yusei was defeated, and lowered his head in disappointment with tears in his eyes.

"But I never thought such a thing existed in the world. Could it be that the kid just made it up?"

After "teaching" her brother a lesson, she showed an expression of disbelief, then her eyes turned playful and mischievous, and the corners of her mouth curled up.

"Or has he finally reached the age of developing Chūnibyō)? Hehehe~ It's a bit late, but that's not so bad..."

"I don't think my son will go through that kind of phase like you, Risana ~"

Sakurakoji Luna retorted with a slight smile.

"I didn't go through that period either!"

Okura Rina stared coldly at her former best friend, now her sister-in-law. "Back then, I was just like you, 'Luna'! I loved playing online games!"

[Note: In the game Risana calls her Luna- chan, but considering her age, she should probably just call her Luna now.]

"Ah~ then I remembered it wrong, sorry~"

Sakurakoji Luna continued laughing without a hint of apology, "You should say it's the age where you like to dream and fantasize about fairytale romance~"

"Varied?!"

Her face flushed instantly, and her petite body trembled uncontrollably, as if she were thinking of what happened back then.

However, considering the younger person beside her, she suppressed her wavering and regained her composure:

"Hmph~ What do you mean 'back then'? I'm still a 'girl' full of girlish feelings, aren't I? Unlike that old lady who's almost a grandma!"

"You're talking like it has nothing to do with you. If that were true, you'd be Great Aunt by now, wouldn't you?"

"Hmph~ You can only maintain your composure now. I wonder if you'll still be so calm when I've taken your wrath~"

"You've tried for so many years without success, you should just give up."

"..."

"..."

The two engaged in a series of sharp exchanges, seemingly peaceful but devoid of profanity. However, the underlying tension prevented those around them from getting a word in edgewise, and they all closed their eyes and lowered their heads in unison.

After this continued for a while, Okura Yusei quickly interrupted, "Right, right! Risana! How's Grandpa's health lately? Is he still energetic?"

"Huh? Why are we suddenly talking about that old man?"

Okura Rina glanced at him with a mixture of confusion and displeasure.

"Speaking of him as an old man is too much... I'm thinking of finding some time in the next couple of days to pay him a visit."

"Hmph, I'm not like Brother Iyo, I wouldn't be so evasive about something like this!"

She proudly raised her chin, which was as smooth and delicate as a swan's, Hands on her hips, and exuded an aura of "I, Miss, will say whatever I want."

"According to that very young aunt, the old man seems to be planning to give her a younger brother—you can guess the rest."

"Oh, I see..."

Okura Yusei's beautiful eyes widened, her expression a mixture of confusion and disbelief. She understood why he was unhappy with her. "He's still as energetic as ever..."

"Well, it's good that he's healthy, but it's really difficult for someone like me who's a grandson. How old does that strange old man think he is?"

Okura Rina pouted and complained.

"Ha ha..."

Twenty minutes later.

Sakurakoji Talent pushed open the Rococo-style door to the living room again and called out to Okura Rina, "Auntie, is the food ready?"

"Okay, I understand."

She casually got up, patted her skirt, and walked outside. "I'm going to eat now. Let's talk later."

Although she was constantly required to behave like a lady twenty years ago, now that her age and status have changed dramatically, she can do whatever she wants!

"Mmm! Eat your fill!"

"You're still just like my mom..."

She complained, but a pleased smile crept onto her lips.

The two walked towards the restaurant in the corridor.

"Hey~ look at the food my Playboy nephew prepared for me!"

"... Has this been decided as my nickname?"

"Don't you like it? Or would it be better to call you 'Sickly Young Master'?"

"... I don't really want either of them~"

"Hmph~ Hmph, it's good that you don't want it! Nicknames make the person who gives them a name happy and the person who receives it sad, that's what they are!"

She shrugged happily and patted his shoulder playfully.

"I never imagined that the melancholy and frail young master of the past would become such a frivolous (womanizing) fellow!"

"What a cruel twist of fate!"

He added on her behalf with a touch of emotion.

"Don't steal my lines!"

She narrowed her eyes, raised her arm, and slapped him on the back of the head. Then, she crossed her Hands and pouted indignantly, "If only someone could be like you, wouldn't you say?"

"..."

Why aren't you saying anything?

What would you like me to say?

"That's true. From your perspective, I must be quite a troublesome aunt, right?"

She exhaled forcefully, her expression hardening.

"No, it's not that bad. To be honest, I'm not entirely against it, as long as we practice birth control..."

"And please, I just hope it doesn't happen to me," he added in his mind.

"Oh? You mean you're willing to help me?"

"You'll have to work on that yourself. I can't do something like helping someone steal my mother's boyfriend."

Don't say that~

Okura Rina's lips curved into a smile, her eyes narrowed mischievously, and she nudged him with her elbow seductively, "Helping me will bring you a lot of benefits~ You can ask me for help with any trouble you encounter in the future, and you can get whatever you want, right?"

Sakurakoji Talent remained unmoved by the talent, his cheeks slightly puffed out, his expression resolute. "Hmph! Do I look like the kind of man who would bow down for such material things?"

No, it doesn't look like it.

"Right?"

"Like a woman who would do these things for the sake of these low-key women."

"..."

Her expression shifted again, and she looked at him with considerable complexity. "How long does it take for someone to grow up to look like you? You're practically my niece! And you're starting to look more and more like Luna, it's infuriating!"

"..."

Chapter 365 Dinner and the Trip to the Bocchi's House.

"You saying that will make me sad, oh dear..."

"If you have any resentment, resent your mother. Who told her to raise you into the person you are?"

"No, for the time being, I'm quite satisfied with my appearance... Don't you think I'm beautiful?"

He Hands his flawless, beautiful face in his hands, his eyes sparkling, and leaned close to her. Liu Yi blinked her eyes quickly, trying to look cute.

"... Take it away before I reach for it."

Her eyelids twitched, and she said in a low, annoyed voice.

Call!

He quickly moved a few steps away from her, then, feeling sorry for himself, took out a mirror and sighed as he admired it alone.

Pshaw! She calls herself a renowned designer in the gothic style, but she has absolutely no taste!

As she approached the table with the insulated food cover, Okura Rina was filled with anticipation.

Although the boy's face was really unappealing, he suited her taste in other aspects, whether it was his cooking skills, personality, or anything else.

"Let me see~ what delicious food you've made~"

She suddenly lifted the round lid, and the trapped heat and aroma immediately filled the air, making one's mouth water and whetting one's appetite.

"..."

Risana stared blankly at the food inside, momentarily stunned, frozen in place.

After a long while, she looked up at the person who was whistling with their head in their hands, and said in a sinister tone, "Is this the dinner you prepared for me?"

"Not bad, right? Eat it while it's hot, or it won't taste good soon."

"..."

Her shoulders trembled, her face shook, and she struggled to suppress her rage. "Have you ever seen me eat this?"

"No, that's definitely not the case."

"Then why do you think I've never eaten it?"

Inside the lid is a mixture of yellow and brown, the ultimate everyday food you can find everywhere—hamburgers and fries.

There was also a camel-red secret sauce on the side.

"Isn't it because the chef never cooked for you?"

He looked at her strangely.

After saying that, he suddenly clapped his hands, "Oh~ you're wondering why there's no Happy Water, right! I'll go get some from the fridge for you!"

"That's true... no!"

She slammed her Hands on the table, glaring at him fiercely. "You're just trying to brush me off, aren't you?!"

"After waiting so long, this is what they serve me! Have you ever seen a CEO eat fast food?!"

"Ughhhhhhh!!! You wicked nephew! I'm going to trip you up and get my revenge!!!"

As she roared angrily, she gently exhaled into her pearly palms to ease the burning and numb pain.

"Don't say that,"

Sakurakoji Talent walked helplessly to her side, picked up a French fry, dipped it in sauce, and chewed it. "It's late at night, and you're the only one eating. It's not a lot of food either. Making other things would be too much trouble."

"Hamburgers and fries are quick and easy to make, and they taste pretty good too. You should try them!"

He then put a fries dipped in sauce near her mouth and made an "ah~" gesture.

She glared at him angrily, then reluctantly took a big bite.

Fortunately, he pulled back quickly, otherwise his fingers might have been bitten off by her sharp, white teeth.

Okura Rina glanced regretfully at his escaped fingers, chewing on perfectly cooked crispy fries with resentment.

The taste seems pretty good?

Even without sauce, fries seasoned with just salt are still delicious on their own.

"Not bad, right?"

"..."