Chapter 3: 3 Prologue ③

Hanamura Marino is a character who appears before the protagonists several times. However, she is not deeply involved with the main characters. She does work in the dark behind the scenes.

You seem to know who I am. It's somewhat easier to talk about it. If you have some free time, why don't we change places and talk?"

　I gave a small nod. I did as she asked and stepped into a nearby café.

What's wrong?"

　I wondered if I had looked too closely at her face, but Marino tilted her head and said something like that.

　But there was no way I could say that it was 'because there was an eroge character in front of me' or 'she didn't look old enough to have a twenty-something daughter. I mean, she is a beautiful aunt, which is a common occurrence in eroge, but this one is too beautiful to be bad. I look at her as if she were being vacuumed up, and above all, I am conscious of her.

No, I just can't believe that there is a famous person in the magical world ......"

　What a random thing to say anyway. If it's like the game, I'm sure she's a celebrity.

Oh dear, you don't have to worry about it, and from now on you'll be treated more casually."

　Huh?

　I twisted my head, not understanding what she was trying to say. Then she narrowed her eyes and made a serious face.

Kosuke Takioto," she said.

Yes, yes.

　Her voice was also somewhat sharp. Her voice was sharp, too.

I'm going to tell you straight to the point," she said. I want you to be my child.

What?

　What did you just say?

You will be my child.

　...................

Huh?　What?

　What does that mean? I don't understand. Why is this super-development happening here again!

I'm sorry for proceeding without consulting you, but custody has already been transferred to me.

　Custody has been transferred?　No, wait a minute, what the hell is going on?　Surely I would have to transfer custody to someone else, but Marino Hanamura ?　She's the Tsukuyomi witch!　She's the witch rumored to have crushed an S-rank monster solo. A witch who has a working daughter, yet maintains skin like a ball and looks like a student!

Pleased to meet you.

"Yo, nice to meet you?"

After that, Marino Hanamura offered her condolences for the misfortune that had befallen the Takioto family. However, it was not Kosuke Takioto, but me. I had no idea what the misfortune felt like.

　Then I heard from Marino Hanamura that she was apparently a relative of my mother's, and my mother's cousin. She also told me that my mother's maternal grandfather had said he would provide for her, but since my mother had left a will to her, Ms. Marino became her guardian. She said that Marino would pay for my tuition and living expenses.

I'm going to ask you to live in a house I own, but I hope you're ready for that.

I'm sure you're ready for this." "You own a house ......?　Not the school dormitory?

　The first thing that comes to mind is that the school is a very small school.

　The Tsukuyomi Magic Academy is a magical educational institution funded by the government. The ability of the school is not extraordinary, and the elite of the whole country and other countries are enrolling in the school. It is such a super elite academy that it is hard to understand why Kosuke Takioto was accepted.

　It is because the school is such a multinational place that it has a school dormitory. Kosuke Takioto lived in the dormitory in the game. He lived in the dormitory next to the main character.

Of course, I don't mind that," he said. But we will be a family. Our house is close to the school, and above all, I wanted to live with my family so that we can get to know each other."

　No, that's what I was told. I'm ...... a little confused. What in the world is going on?

　I don't understand why I became Kosuke Takioto, and now I'm being told a very heavy backstory that wasn't told in the game, and to top it off, I'm staying at a house where a beautiful witch lives?

　Why is this happening to me like something out of an erotic game?

　No, if this world is the same as the game world, then it is an eroge world. But I'm supposed to be a side character, a kind of decoration, a small fry who could be blown away with just a little breath.

　No, that doesn't matter now, did she say come to my house? But to her house.

'But you have a daughter, I believe. I'm sure she wouldn't like it. ......"

The daughter of Marino Hanamura is a teacher and researcher at the school, and she is the character who gives the protagonist important skills. In the setting, she is carrying on her late father's research or something. If Marino and her mother are cousins, then she and Marino's daughter are also cousins.

And besides..."

　I was about to continue, but she held out her hand and said, "Wait a minute.

I have a daughter, but I've already gotten her approval. I have a daughter, but I've already agreed to this, and you don't have to worry about it. And you don't have to worry about a lot of things.

　No, that's what I've been told. ...... If I'm not in the dorm, some of the main character's events won't be able to go forward, will they?　I feel like a lot would be at stake if that were to happen.

　I was thinking about it, and Marino shook her head a little.

I think it's time to take some time to sort things out," she said. You can think about it for a while. But remember, I want you to know that we, the family, welcome you with open arms. Our family welcomes you."

　Maybe they misunderstood me somehow and are trying to get my attention. Actually, I was just bothered for another reason, but, well, I can't think of a reason to correct him, so I might as well leave it at that.

I'm sorry.

It's all right. Now, have you eaten today?

Uh, not yet.

　Maybe.

　I said so, and Marino nodded with a smile.

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Then let's go eat, and don't worry about the money.

　With that, she stood up and called the waitress to pay for coffee for the two of us. I quickly pulled out my wallet and was about to pay for my own when Marino stopped me.

I said, "No, but I would pay for such a ......?"

　I said, and she sighed in disgust.

Kousuke-kun," she said, "you may have some of your parents' insurance money or inheritance, but it hasn't been transferred to you yet. It will eventually come to me, and then eventually to you, but it's still a long way off, okay?"

　I nodded in agreement. I nodded.

I'm sorry.

　I bowed my head and she made me look up.

No, it's not like that. You and I are now a family, then?"

'Uh, ...... thank you, Marino, sir?'

　I said, and she chuckled.

Yes, don't be a stranger.

　I was taken out of the cafe and taken to what appeared to be some sort of ryotei restaurant.

The dormitory has been open for use for a week now. So, two weeks is the end of the line for us. So, two weeks is the end of the process. By then, I want you to choose between the dormitory and my house.

Yes.

And whether or not you want to live with me, I want you to come to my house. I'd like to introduce you to my daughter.

　Well, that's true. In any case, you have to say hello to her daughter, Hatsumi Hanamura, at least once.

'Uh, when is it ............ uh, when?'

　 But the honorific comes out without conscious .......

I'm not sure if it's a good idea to use the same one as the one you're using. The most important thing to remember is that you can't just go out and buy a new one. So, yes, I'll be there. Whether you go to the dorm or come to my house, you must send your luggage to my house.

"Why?

"Well, this house is going to be torn down for rezoning, isn't it?"

What?

　I was speechless. Isn't it too tragic for Kosuke Takioto to lose his parents and his house?　He won't have any memories!　If you look at the circumstances alone, he could be a tragic hero.

I'm sorry. We'll take back as many of your memories as we can.

　I wonder if Marino-san took my expression of shock as an expression of despair. I was not so much shocked as I felt sympathy for Kosuke Takioto, even though he was so worried.

　But now that I am Kosuke Takioto myself, I guess I can't help but feel sorry for him.

No, I'm fine. I've already made up my mind. Then, you can just send the package together, right? ......?"

Yes, I'll pay for the package when it arrives. I'll use a vendor I know, so call me when it's ready."

　I was so surprised that he said that.

"Come to think of it, I don't have any contact information for you. ...... I don't have a smartphone or anything like that to begin with."

　When I was trying to find out if I was Kosuke Takioto, I looked for my cell phone or my smart phone, but alas, I couldn't find it. In the game, I exchanged device information with the main character at the school, so I'm assuming he actually has one or will buy one by then.

I forgot, come to think of it, I haven't had it since a year ago."

　Huh, a year ago would have been around the time my parents died. I don't know why, but something must have happened to him.

Let's go buy some more.

Oh, no, I'm not bothered if he doesn't have a phone.

　I don't think I want to buy it right now, but I don't think I want it myself. It costs money and I don't have any friends in this world. I'll probably just use it to surf the Internet, but I have a tablet-like device at home, so that won't be a problem. At worst, I could use it to send e-mails and make calls if I installed a special app.

　She lowered her eyebrows and looked at me as if she was looking at something pitiful.

I know you're traumatized because you heard your parents screaming on the phone when they were killed by the demons.

What?

　How unfortunate is Kosuke Takioto? I can't find the words to say to him anymore. I beg you, please don't abuse Kosuke Takioto any further.

　Come to think of it, the main character's phone calls to Kosuke Takioto were always unanswered. He said he was sleeping or something, just traumatized!　I thought, "Oh, my parents were killed by demons...no wonder the character overreacts to them. Well, in the setting book that came with the first limited edition of "Magielo," the female setting was well done, but the male setting was only adequate. Well, it's an eroge, of course.

But it would be different if I had something I could call in case something happens, so I'd like you to have it with you if you can. If something should happen, I'll come running."

　My sympathy is too much. It's crazy to be such a good-natured character at the school when you're in such a tough situation.

　Now that I think about it, I thought he was a bit of an outlandish character sometimes, but I guess it can't be helped under such circumstances. Anyway.

'Um, would you buy me one?　I'll carry your phone with me. ......"

　Marino-san looked at me with extreme concern.

She said to me, "You don't have to do anything."

　She said to me, "You don't have to force yourself. As for myself, I'm not taking it easy .......

　After dinner, I immediately went to a cell phone store to get a cell phone. As soon as I entered the store, I was surprised and taken aback by my new mother, who told me to get the most expensive one.

Translated by harufuri.

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