Unfortunately, I also can't just tell her I'm studying business theories with Mizuki or that I'm doing a part-ti job at a boxing gym as an instructor. Those were not valid qualifications in her eyes to be with her daughters. But I had to make her understand sohow.
"Auntie can continue to be against but please, don't judge them because of their choice," I said, my voice filled with a mix of respect and challenge. "They're capable individuals who know their hearts better than anyone else."
At this, Maaya and Hiko looked at each other, a silent communication passing between them. It was clear they weren't going to let their mother's disapproval dictate their happiness. They had each other, and with by their side, they had the strength to face whatever ca next.
"Ya-chan, what will you do if both mother and father disapprove of Ruki for us?" Hiko asked her little sister.
"I... I'll elope with him. I'd rather have him than the hotel," Maaya blurted out, "But Nee-sama, I'll take you with us. You also don't want to be separated from him, right?"
Her mother's eyes widened in shock. "Wait, what are you two talking about?! Elope?! That's ridiculous!"
"Mother, it is ridiculous. But don't you think it's more ridiculous if you dictate who we can and cannot love?" Maaya retorted, her voice firm. "We're not asking for your blessing right now. We're just asking for your understanding. If you can't accept it, then we'll find a way to make it work without your help."
Her mother's eyes narrowed. I could see the gears turning in her head as she considered her response. Then, with a sigh, she leaned back in her chair with an unreadable expression.
"You two, you're giving headaches. Have you reached your rebellious phase?" She muttered under her breath, but it was loud enough for us to hear. She took a deep breath and looked at her daughters, then at .
"I'll tell you what. I won't approve of this, but I'll tolerate it for now," She finally said, her tone softer than before. "And you... Prove to that you're not just a leech. Also... do not think my husband will be as tolerant as I am. You have one chance to win him over. If you can convince him of your worth, then we'll talk again. Until then, keep this... arrangent private."
Maaya's eyes widened with hope and Hiko's shoulders relaxed slightly. It wasn't an outright acceptance, but it was a start.
"Understood, Auntie. You can count on to prove my worth. No. I will prove my worth for their sake." I nodded and looked at the sisters who were also looking at with their hopeful gaze.
Their mother sighed again before standing up from her seat. She's a tough cookie, but she's not entirely heartless.
"I'll leave you three to talk. You're still my daughters and this hotel is your responsibility. Your father built this for you. Don't let this... this... distraction ruin everything we've built."
"Mother, this isn't a distraction. In the future, we will even marry Ruki and continue your legacy," Hiko declared, to which Maaya nodded fervently to.
That shocked their mother again but she was already drained from the whole conversation. She left the room with a heavy stride, leaving us in a tense silence.
The mont the door closed with a click, I sensed the tension released from the room. Hiko and Maaya looked at each other and then at . They both had a relieved smile as they both leaned against , hugging tightly. My hands dropped on their heads before wrapping around their shoulders.
"Mhm. I guess that's enough of a challenge for us today." I said as I pulled them closer, enough that the two of them rested their heads on my chest.
"Yes. You've helped enough with the departnts we visited. And you faced Mother with us... Honestly, I'm impressed, shaless guy," Maaya said in between her soft snickers as if she's rembering the conversation we just had with their mother.
"It's like how the other girls ntioned. You're not faltering even in front of our mother," Hiko whispered, her cheek pressed against my chest, "I'm proud of you, Ruki."
"That's the least I can do, right? I dared to date both of you, after all," I said as I smoothed their hair, feeling the warmth from their heads. "Now, I doubt it will go as easily with your father but you can be certain I won't cower against him."
"He might not listen to you though. He'll tell his n to bring you away." Maaya said.
That's not impossible.
"Oh. Then, I'll fight my way back to you and have him listen to ."
"Pfft. I know you can accomplish that. You're Ruki... You've always had a way to accomplish sothing impossible."
As always, Hiko's confidence in was as unwavering as a lighthouse in a storm. Her faith in was both humbling and terrifying. We all knew that convincing their father was going to be an even bigger hurdle than their mother but like she said, if there's no solution, we'd make one.
After five minutes of cuddling, Hiko gradually dozed off, her breathing even and peaceful.
On the other hand, Maaya remained awake as she was clearly the type to not sleep at work.
She quietly drew circles on my chest with her index finger, lost in thought. "I've been thinking, shaless guy. It's a good thing mother visited early."
"Hmm? Why do you think so?"
"Are you trying to play dumb?"
"Maybe? So, tell , Maaya."
"You're really shaless," Maaya said with a giggle, poking lightly in the side. "It's a good thing because we won't need to waste our ti continuing the visits to other departnts. Our private ti got extended."
As she said that, the girl pulled on the tie of my suit and leaned closer to whisper, "I know you're tired, but can we...?"
"Who says I'm tired?" I smirked and put my hand over hers, gently gripping the hand holding my tie. "I've got plenty of energy left for you two."
"What do I expect? It's just so you, shaless guy." She giggled again as she leaned in to take a bite on my earlobe, "Nee-sama is asleep. I can have your full attention."
"You call shaless yet you're planning on sneaking one in while your sister's sleeping?" I whispered back with a smirk, turning my head slightly to look at Hiko who was comfortably and peacefully asleep against my side.
Maaya blushed at my words but didn't withdraw her hand. "Well, it's not like she'll miss out. You'll have plenty of ti to make up for it after we're done. Besides, are you really going to reject ?"
"Absolutely not."
"There you go, shaless and perverted Ruki."
"You love this pervert anyway." I smugly claid before pressing a soft kiss on her sharp nose, "But you see, Hiko will wake up if I move her to the couch. What will you do then?"
Maaya blinked a few tis before a mischievous smirk painted her lips. "So, you're telling I have to do all the work this ti?"
"Well, it's your idea," I whispered back, enjoying her playful challenge. "Aren't you quite the proactive one?"
"Knowing you, you just like watching do things to you, don't you?" Maaya teased, her cheeks a soft shade of pink as she looked up at through her lashes. I couldn't help but chuckle at her boldness.
Well, she had a point. Her usual tsundere side getting shelved and replaced by the side who loved taking charge. And frankly, I liked that side of her. It's like a secret nu at a fancy restaurant that only regulars know about. She's always so confident and sure of herself. It's a definite turn-on.
I shrugged and feigned innocence causing her to roll her eyes playfully.
"Utterly shaless. You're lucky I love you, Ruki," Maaya bit harder on my earlobe as she started using both hands to loosen my tie. Her fingertips traced more circles on my chest as though wanting to be tickled by her sensual pokes. "But if I'm doing all the work, I expect full participation and no complaints."
“When did I ever complain? If anything… I’m looking forward to tainting more of your innocence.” I playfully whispered.
And sure enough, Maaya’s eyebrows clashed as her teeth sank deeper into the poor soft skin of my ear. “Should I just bite your thing off, shaless guy?”
“Nope. No can do. It’s integral for our future in making a little Maaya or maybe a little ?”
She released my earlobe and stared at as though she was done with my antics, “... I give up. I won’t win against you with words.”
And my reply was a swift kiss on her lips before saying, “Mhm. I love you too, Maaya.”
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