Condemning the Father’s Alliance?

Kazumi was deeply impressed by the energetic girl who arrived late, and she noticed that Yotsuba's current physical condition wasn't good. She offered some wise advice, but after Yotsuba claimed she was fine, Kazumi didn't say anything.

After all, her son could handle it.

"Yotsuba-chan, be careful not to get hurt." Kazumi fist-bumped and cheered.

"Okay, thanks, Aunt!"

Yotsuba nodded enthusiastically.

"Don't worry. With everyone watching, I'll never get hurt! Winning the match while staying safe, that's my current goal!"

As she finished speaking, Nino's gruff voice was heard from the side.

"So... As long as we're not watching, you'd dare to get hurt and act recklessly?"

"Quite bold. I haven't found a rope to tie you up. Just stay quiet!"

"Uh! Eh, I didn't mean that, it seems like you won't imprison me~"

Seeing the two similar girls laughing and joking, Kazumi smiled. She really enjoyed their warm and affectionate atmosphere.

Their feelings towards him were so evident that they might hide it from others, but not from the mother who gave birth to someone. As an observer, Kazumi could see it very clearly.

They also understood that they liked the same man as their sisters.

However, their sibling relationship didn't deteriorate because of that. In fact, it was much better than the usual relationship between siblings. Their care for each other was not fake or forced.

Kazumi felt fortunate about this.

(Fortunately, my son didn't make another family look like a palace drama. If the sisters quarreled, ended their relationship, or even killed each other, it wouldn't just be a disgrace, but the mother would also be responsible.)

This is the only time today Kazumi thinks that Shinichi deserves praise.

Finally, she looked towards Itsuki and hesitated.

"Itsuki-chan, are you full?"

She couldn't resist asking.

"Ah, I'm very full, thank you..." Itsuki reflexively replied, then suddenly woke up.

She pouted and looked at Shinichi's mother with a sad expression.

"Aunt, I actually didn't eat much; I've been hungry for a long time today..."

"Ahahaha, sorry, I was just kidding, don't worry~" Kazumi waved her hand and smiled.

She didn't know why, but among the quintuplets, she found the youngest, gentle, polite, sweet, and straightforward Itsuki the most enjoyable.

Perhaps because the elders liked children who could eat, or maybe Itsuki seemed like the good, obedient, and devoted daughter-in-law. Anyway, after getting along with Fumino and Rizu, Kazumi was almost swaying towards Itsuki.

Not to mention the other side was the only girl among the quintuplets who wasn't greedy for her son; of course, she would be treated differently under a different impression.

After touching Itsuki's head, Kazumi had a friendly look and spoke with a gentle tone.

"You can come to aunt's house for dinner anytime you have free time. Then watch me show off my skills and cook for you!"

She no longer caused trouble like before, but she wanted to invite her to dinner from the bottom of her heart.

"Really!?"

Itsuki initially felt a bit awkward, then happily laughed upon hearing those words.

She quickly suppressed her excitement and bowed to Kazumi in a dignified manner.

"Thank you for your kindness earlier. I will definitely visit you as soon as possible. Please forgive me if there's any inconvenience!"

"Don't be too polite." Feeling like she had a good and polite daughter, Kazumi couldn't help but smile even happier.

In the next moment, Itsuki turned and glanced at Shinichi.

"Asada-kun, I can come to your house again!"

"Everyone's leaving, why are you so happy..."

Faced with his expression, Itsuki threw a fit and hesitated.

"I-I didn't say I'm very happy... I just rarely get invited to someone else's house for dinner for personal reasons. Especially at the opposite sex's house..."

"That's true, you seem to come uninvited last time... Huh?"

Before Shinichi could finish his words, he felt a strong gaze staring at him, as if wanting to cut him into pieces.

He turned around and saw that the source was indeed a middle-aged woman. Staring at him with a sad and angry expression.

On the contrary, Shinichi was too lazy to continue further. He quickly sent his chatty mother and his ever-watchful father to the car.

He might have to face a series of long questions when he gets home, but that would happen a few hours later. The same happened with his mother when he invited his female classmates to his house. He didn't even set the time or order for them to come, so there's no need to worry now.

Take everything as it comes.

Maintaining such a Buddhist attitude, Shinichi lowered his parents' car and left the school gate, then he calmed himself and brought the girls back to the resting place.

It was almost time for the afternoon match, but what they talked about during their stroll had nothing to do with the competition.

"Aunt Kazumi is very friendly~"

"Yes, it's hard to imagine she's the mother of this guy. She's mature yet lively, and her mentality is as young as a college student."

"The same goes for father. Although he doesn't talk much, his quiet and firm appearance is very handsome... Will Asada-kun become like that when he grows up?"

"I don't think so..."

Listening to them talking enthusiastically about parents and himself, Shinichi closed his eyes tightly, pretending not to hear, even speeding up his steps, trying to break away from this uncomfortable conversation as quickly as possible.

"By the way, Fumino."

As if thinking of something, Nino suddenly stopped her steps and asked Fumino hesitantly:

"Did your family come to watch your match today?"

"...Eh?"

Surprised by the sudden change of topic, Fumino smiled bitterly and shook her head.

"My mother died from illness very early, and my father... I don't have a good relationship with my father, so I didn't ask him to come. That's why I'm the only one here today."

As these words came out, the atmosphere suddenly became heavy.

The relaxed atmosphere before became heavier, and her smile slowly faded as they looked at each other.

"...I apologize for bringing this up so suddenly."

Nino slightly lowered her head.

"I just felt our experiences were very similar..."

"Mother died a long time ago, having a father who's difficult to get along with, and the mother also doesn't have siblings who come to watch her sports festival..."

They also fell in love with the same person. This fate was so coincidental that people didn't know what to say.

Nino threw away those tangled thoughts, lifted her eyes to look at Fumino, squinted, and smiled.

"Hmph, complaining to that guy is like talking to a garbage can. You never get a pleasant response..."

"So, Fumino, do you want to criticize both of those fathers for making their daughters feel crazy and unhappy? Besides, my competition won't start for a while, so I'll just go to your classroom's resting place later. Just come back whenever you want to get ready."

"Nino?"

The other four quintuplets looked at Nino in surprise, wondering what happened with her sudden idea.

Fumino, after being slightly shocked, agreed with keen interest.