Owe a Wife

Episode 4

...Chapter 4...

...Debt paid off, but......

The debt left by my useless father was quite large. So what's inside Hitotsuba Sakurako's envelope that wipes out the entire debt? I was quite curious, but Taka-san quickly stuffed the envelope into his suit pocket without showing it. Could it? Like the check you used to see in old dramas?

“With this, the debt borrowed by the bastard Kotaro Yoshizume has paid off, right?”

Bjir, he just called my father a bastard in front of me. He is an indisputable bastard, but Hitotsuba-san's mother has no qualms about throwing him out. Maybe they know each other?

“Yes. With this the fool's loan had actually been returned. That's why I'm so happy for you, Yuya. You can live a good life from now on. Don't end up like that bastard huh, okay?”

“Of course, I won't be like my father. But Taka-san, what happened? I don't even understand what's going on!”

As I was feeling uneasy, Hitotsuba-san gently grabbed my hand. I was shocked by her sudden actions, and when I saw her face, I saw her smiling gently. While that smile calmed me down, my heart also started pounding loudly in return. How could I not be nervous when a goddess I admire held my hand and smiled at me?

But didn't Hitotsuba-san's hand feel colder than when he touched my forehead earlier? What's more, is it just my imagination that he's shaking and sweating a little bit?

“Yoshizumi-kun's chat. I'll tell you what happens after the deal is done, so don't worry. It's okay anyway. No loss for you.”

If you're talking about losses, then at least there should be benefits, right? But the benefits of this deal are only based on the standard perception of Hitotsuba-san, and it could turn out to be bad for me, right? In other words, there was no way I wouldn't suspect the other party if I were suddenly told that I actually won the year-end lottery's first prize. In the first place, I wouldn't even buy a lottery like that.

“Fufu, from here just leave the rest to the kids. That's right, Omichi-san. If you don't mind, do you want some tea? Do you also want to talk to the other members of the Yoshizumi Kotaro Victims Association? Of course, your subordinates waiting behind will be gladly accepted to join us as well.”

“I refuse. Obviously if I get involved with you guys further, I'll just end up in trouble. We're going home. Hey, guys! We're going to go!”

Taka-san shouted, calling out to everyone who was waiting in the living room. Even with their sunglasses, I could feel their confusion, but Taka-san did not bother to explain anything as she left the house with them. Just before he left, he turned his back on me and said to me without turning back:

“Yuya. I'm not gonna see you again. That's why I wish you all the best for your future. Goodbye!”

With these words, Taka-san disappeared into the dimly lit city while waving his hand. He's trying to sound cool, but I already know where he lives. In fact, his wife had even asked me to come and eat his cooking. We can meet anytime.

“Yes. Thank you, Bu.”

“Santuy, no need to thank. More importantly, Yoshizumi Yuya. Sorry to surprise you. That bastard, no, your father asked me to pay off all his debts for you, so please don't worry about your future. It won't be the same as before, but you can still live a normal High School life.”

I was curious by the words “it won't be the same as before”, but before I could ask about it, Hitotsuba-san's mother had already left the house. Also, my hand is still in Hitotsuba-san's grasp, but isn't it shaking like crazy? His legs were also trembling like a newborn fawn!

“What's up, Hitotsuba-san? You're shaking to know! Looks like you're not okay!”

“A-What are you talking about, Yoshizumi-kun? I'm not shaking at all. It's not like I don't want you to see me that almost shakes when standing in front of that scary om-om and not because I made her fidget more than she should. So it's not like I'm afraid of scary moments when I'm just alone with you, and I don't feel like I'm going to faint.”

He spoke quickly coupled with an arrogant expression, but his eyes looked around, His body trembling as if he was having an earthquake.

Yeah, obviously he's not okay. Still, I can understand his emotions. In the past, I was also afraid of Taka-san.

I took a breath and held his hand.

“Hitotsuba-san. I'll make you some tea, so why don't you go to the living room and take a break? You're gonna tell me the whole story, right?”

“Ya, yes. I'll explain everything to you. Once the deal is done, the debt your parents left you has been repaid, but that's on one condition.”

What is it, it sounds scary?

“Terms are...you must stay with me.”

...Wait, what? Staying together? I'm with Hitotsuba-san? You're kidding, right!? If that was the case, I would definitely be killed not only by all the boys in the school, but by his fans from all over the country!!

“Fufu, don't worry. The details will be explained later. So, let's hurry to the living room, Yuya-kun.”

Hitotsuba-san called out my name with a goddess-like smile. Her smile was so beautiful that I couldn't help but admire her and would rate it 99 out of 100. Unfortunately, his legs that were still trembling in fear somewhat ruined his charm, which otherwise would have gotten full marks.