And now, he was even in contact with the other party's parent.
It was impossible to imagine what things would look like after a breakup.
"—" So this son really was beyond saving.
And besides.
"Um—" Ichinose's mother seemed a little curious. "Are you Hachiman's family? Oh, I was just saying, but I thought you two looked somewhat alike."
"About that—" Hachiman's mother had confirmed that this parent was probably the parent of one of her son's girlfriends.
But denying it now would not be a good idea.
Although she also thought Classmate Sakayanagi was better, who could say for sure when it came to young people's feelings? There was still a possibility that she and this parent might become in-laws in the future.
If she denied it and deceived her now, it would be troublesome in the future.
"I am Hachiman Hikigaya's mother." After thinking it over, Hachiman's mother said, "It seems my useless son has caused your daughter some trouble."
"Not at all." Ichinose's mother had merely thought this parent looked a lot like Hachiman's cowlick and asked about it.
Had she actually found the real deal?
"Actually, my daughter has received a great deal of help from him."
Ichinose's mother said, "Actually, my daughter started dating Hachiman last year. They even wrote me a letter and sent five million yen as a betrothal gift."
"I have no intention of stopping them, but this may have been a unilateral move on their part. I don't know whether he informed you."
Oh.
Ichinose's mother spoke, and Hachiman's mother listened.
Then she realized Hachiman had hidden the fact that he had even paid a bride price.
But.
Huh?
He had already paid a bride price? Why did she not know about this?
"Um, may I ask your daughter's name?" Hachiman's