Is it because of her?
But what is wrong with Mom getting married?
Kazama Kiriori thought back to the first time she saw Haihara, which was probably when she went to her mother's company.
When she called out for her mother, Haihara's expression had seemed a bit dejected.
"Do you like Mom?"
Kazama Kiriori was at the age of middle school, so she figured it out quickly.
Haihara was silent for a moment, then nodded.
"I liked her once, but I gave up later."
Kazama Kiriori couldn't describe what she was feeling at that moment.
It felt a bit strange...
The Haihara she liked had liked her mother?
"Then, do I look like Mom?"
"Quite a bit."
"Oh."
Later, Haihara graduated successfully and found a teaching job at a high school near her hometown. After graduating from middle school, Kazama Kiriori also went to her mother's high school.
During this time, Kazama Kiriori always maintained her excellence and perfection.
"Mom, I joined the student council today, and I'll be giving a speech as a host at the school festival later."
Kazama Kiriori, sixteen years old, was already a high school girl.
However, she wasn't wearing her school uniform; instead, she was showing Haihara the formal attire she would wear at the school festival.
It is worth mentioning that this attire was meant for a male.
Normally, there would be one male and one female host, but she would be taking the male's spot.
Haihara just sat at her desk, took a sip of coffee, and said coldly:
"Oh."
As usual, Haihara didn't have any particular reaction.
Seeing her as she always was, Kazama Kiriori smiled, leaned in, and reached out to hug Haihara from behind.
She embraced her with excessive intimacy while gently nuzzling the woman's hair.
"Pay a little attention to me."
Kazama Kiriori was like a puppy wagging its tail.
"Hmm... what do you want?"
Haihara felt a bit hot from being hugged and looked up, and their faces ended up pressed together.
"Let me kiss you."
The young girl kissed Haihara's ear.
Of course, Haihara was very dull in this regard, and since the girl had been clingy since she was little, she didn't suspect anything.
"How old are you now? I don't want that."
Haihara pushed her head away with a hint of disgust.
"Mmhmm~"
Of course, as an honor student in everyone's eyes, she had a secret that no one else could know.
After learning that Haihara liked women, some forbidden feelings took root and sprouted in Kazama Kiriori's heart.
And as she grew up, these feelings did not fade away.
As she gradually grew older and reached adulthood, she slowly gained the ability to be independent and could decide her own life.
And Haihara had remained single all this time.
Just a few more years until she was officially an adult.
At that time...
"Mmhmm~"
On the weekend, Kazama Kiriori packed her luggage and arrived downstairs at the apartment building where Haihara lived.
It had been a long time since she had lived with Haihara.
This time, she would definitely give her mom a surprise!
If she were a bit more thick-skinned, she could even stay here for a long time; after all, Haihara could never bring herself to kick her out.
I am truly curious what kind of expression Mom will have when she sees her.
To be honest, she didn't even want to bring luggage; after all, Mom definitely has her clothes at home.
She could just wear Mom's clothes when the time comes.
Taking the elevator up to Teacher Haihara's current home, Kazama quickly found the front door.
Standing at the entrance, she straightened her collar slightly.
She had even dressed up specifically before coming here.
Then, she knocked on the door gently.
Before long, footsteps could be heard from inside, and Kazama Kiriori already had a smile on her face.
"---Clang..."
The door soon pushed open, and Kazama Kiriori said with a smile---
"Mom, I'm ho..."
Inside the doorway, a petite, adorable girl who looked like a porcelain doll also pushed the door open, unable to hide her joy as she said:
"Teacher, welcome back..."
"?"
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Kazama Kiriori's smile froze right there.
Chapter 33: Weekend
In the apartment hallway, two girls stared at each other at the threshold of Teacher Haihara's home. The air was terrifyingly silent for a moment, permeated by an atmosphere that was hard to define as either awkward or oppressive.
Kazama Kiriori's clever little brain was currently a complete blank.
The girl in front of her was undoubtedly the school idol of Kaedehara High School, Sakaki Chika. They had even met just two days ago.
But... this was her mom's house.
Why would Sakaki Chika be here?
And she was wearing pajamas, looking like she had settled in to live here.
"Student Council President... why are you here?"
For some reason, Sakaki Chika felt that the look the Student Council President was giving her was a bit scary.
Kazama Kiriori's expression was caught between holding it together and losing her composure---
"Why? This is my home."
Sakaki Chika looked confused:
"But... but, this is Teacher Haihara's home..."
"So, is there anything strange about me returning to my mom's home?"
Kazama Kiriori pulled her phone out of her pocket and opened it to the lock screen.
The lock screen wallpaper was a photo of her and her mom together.
"The President is... the teacher's daughter?"
Sakaki Chika suddenly realized this.
She had heard Teacher Haihara mention before that the teacher seemed to have an adopted daughter.
But that daughter was actually the Student Council President?
Kazama Kiriori composed herself, forcing a gentle smile:
"So, Sakaki-san, why are you at my mom's house?"
She had never expected to see this little idol at her own mother's house.
She needed an explanation.
Hearing this question, Sakaki Chika opened her mouth, seemingly unsure of how to explain it. In the end, she could only use her limited linguistic ability to say:
"It's... because I'm, um... living with the teacher. For the past few days, I've been... staying here."
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Kazama Kiriori's smile vanished bit by bit.
The expression that had been half-composed completely fell apart.
Living together?
How come she didn't know about this?
Why was this little idol living with her mom?
Where was she sleeping?
With Kazama Kiriori's imagination, all sorts of strange thoughts quickly surfaced. Furthermore, if she projected her own feelings onto the situation, it was hard not to imagine what might happen between a restless high school girl and a young female teacher.
Anyway, she couldn't resist this kind of temptation!
"Where's Mom?"
Kazama Kiriori took a few steps forward, while Sakaki Chika retreated in fear.
After entering the house, there was no sign of Haihara to be seen.
"Um... she went out, she'll probably be back tonight."
Sakaki Chika said in a low voice.
"..."
In the living room of Haihara's house, the two of them were separated by a table, once again falling into an awkward silence.
In other words, until Haihara returned, they would have to maintain this state, the two of them just staying in the room together like this.
"So, starting from this week, you and Mom have been living together..."
At this moment, many images from the past surfaced in Kazama Kiriori's mind—
'Sakaki-san, are you adjusting well at school?'
'Yes, the campus is great, and the teachers are great too... um, the teacher is very great.'
At the time, she hadn't understood the deeper meaning behind those words, but now it was already too late.
If it were before, she might have already pulled out her Fang Trump Card.
But for now, she managed to keep her cool.
She looked at Sakaki Chika:
"Then, where are you sleeping now?"
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