Falling Into the Bottom of Your Life, Isn't There Another Sweet Thing Waiting?

02: Changes in Inner Atmosphere Part II

I was shocked for obvious reasons, wondering who he was and what did he mean by dragging?

"He's my son, Yuzui. Greet him!"

"Hey, Mother. Why aaaghh!!"

Hanao-san's big hand grabbed a bit of her hair and pushed it down as a sign of forced greeting. He groaned with no resistance.

I replied by introducing myself politely because it was seen that he was indeed a rather rude person.

"Aomori Hatsune, nice to meet you."

This situation is like something beyond my shadow. While continuing their debate, I recalled what my father said in the dark last night.

My common sense should have been dysfunctional by then, but if the situation was made like this there should be something she should remember to make my confusion clear.

Turning my brain back to what my family said in my room.

Niente.

I just remember Utsumi scolding me and saying I was disgusting after that dad kicked her out. And...that's it, I don't remember what you said!!!

"Stupidity at this age is too disgusting! This is not the time when you have to choose a partner for me."

"Eh? What does it mean matchmaking?"

My spontaneous words were quite loud and Yuzui quickly shouted my confusion as foolishness. He looked at his parents.

"He doesn't even know why he was brought here with his stupid look!"

"Listen, you two. I know this labyrinth, so sit back and listen to us."

Hanao-san sat down next to his wife and faced towards me without any surprise. Yuyuka-san sharpened her eyesight on her son which made her sit down despite being reluctant.

There's something I don't know - no, not unknown. But it was not understood by me when I knew it.

"I knew Hatsune-chan's condition yesterday because Rintaro told me, but I won't say it now."

So Hanao-san already knows...

Yuzui who was sitting next to me stiffened her jaw in anger. I'm sure he won't fight his mother despite looking rough on the outside.

If he were to truly reject what had happened, he would definitely oppose in various ways. But he didn't do it even though he knew he was going to be betrothed, he's a good guy, I guess.

"Can you stay here from tomorrow, Hatsune-chan?"

"I'm honestly still confused by the rapidly changing situation."

"It's really sudden, sorry Hatsune-chan, but I'm not suggesting for you to reject what Hanao-kun said. There is no choice but to accept it."

Yuyuka-san supported with another convoluted argument that somehow could be instantly understood by me.

If tomorrow I'm going to stay here because there's no other choice, I can only give up my foolish decision as my penance to my parents.

What I want to know is why there are no other options?

I need an explanation.

"Actually I also have no intention of rejecting anything because I am in charge of my decision. But if you give me until tomorrow, I'll figure out the answer to my question before I go back to this house."

The two men developed happy smiles and were proud of what I said. Yuzui next to me just turned his head without a clear facial expression.

"We're waiting for you here until tomorrow, Hatsune-chan."

My inner atmosphere changed nimbly at lightning speed. Yesterday was a 'event', a dark night of depression, a 'normal' morning, and now the statement that was made has my heart trained.

In this way an agreement is formed where one party still cannot accept the reality.

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My body was pulled by one of my father's personal guards while I was in the middle of a drama rehearsal I was about to play. The whole school gym looked at me with a big question mark on their heads.

"Yuzui?"

Ritsu passed me by without me even having a chance to see her. It's free I told him to let me go, but he didn't listen even if I threatened him.

I already knew about why I was pulled like this. The reason is that I will be betrothed!

Just be right! I strongly rejected the crazy requests from my parents, they should have known I was still in second year High School.

My age is not the right time to get married but they don't listen and keep talking about it for a week and today is the day that I will be met by the girls.

Stupidly, I did not spontaneously resist or rebel for a week. It was as if I let what happened happen.

Not because I can't....

I yelled at some people at home when I arrived, one of whom was my father. He remained in a calm and carefree position from seeing me. Then he whispered,

"Don't make him wait, he's had enough of a hard day to get here. If you don't like it, just go in and stay there, don't run into the situation."

A tough day? Is that just bullshit.

Even though father said so, I kept saying what I wanted to say out loud until a loud noise was heard throughout the corridor.

As soon as I entered the living room, I saw the figure of a normal girl who looked confused. I don't know why I got upset with his look.

Immediately followed by mom's sharp gaze leading to me straight away, I immediately followed the orders and sat quietly next to her. If it's not wrong, it's Aomori(?)

Dad gave a statement that surprised her and I kept the same taste without showing it. Here what really surprised me was the answer that led to 'not knowing'.

The horror I felt was unstoppable and I finally let out a loud voice. Aomori was not at all surprised nor wondering at my attitude over her confusion.

The brief explanation ends with a sentence that also makes me think. My feelings seemed to change from the atmosphere he subconsciously gave me.

Actually I also have no intention of rejecting anything because I am responsible for my decision.

Her.....