Chapter 37 - The Morning After

"Good morning, Yukishiro-kun."

"G-Good morning."

I looked to the side and my eyes met those of Miho-san, who was looking at me with a smiling face.

"I'm glad to see your face first thing in the morning, Yukishiro-kun."

"Ufufu, Yukishiro-kun is really a womanizer."

She gently brought her lips to mine, pecking and kissing and smiling.

"I wonder if Eri is probably going crazy right now without Yukishiro-kun."

"Is that possible? I just haven't seen her for a day, though?"

"Fufu, Yukishiro-kun underestimates Eri's love. I think Eri would feel so lonely to the point of going crazy from lack of Yukishiro-kun, even if she was away from you for a day, or even half a day. …I know because I'm like that as well. When I'm at work, I always wonder how Yukishiro-kun is doing, or how I'd like to be with him, and then gradually it turns into anxiety. …Now do you understand?"

Miho-san's expression was dark.

"We can't live without you anymore. If you were to disappear, we would probably break down."

Miho has lost many important things. A warm family, her beloved husband, and time for herself.

…I'm definitely going to accept their love so that they know that I won't disappear.

"Ufufu, Yukishiro-kun. That face is so cool."

"Eh?"

"You were seriously thinking about us now, weren't you?"

"…Yes."

"Yukishiro-kun, you're a gentleman. But don't be too self-conscious. I won't let you do everything by yourself. You can count on me too. In fact, you don't have to work too hard, do you? It's fine as long as you're with us all the time."

"Well, that's… Actually, Eri-chan asked me if I wanted to be a househusband too."

"Oh my, that's a good suggestion. Eri is smart."

"But I want to work…"

"Hmm… Why is that? Yukishiro-kun, why do you want to work?"

"Eh? …Because I want to help both of you. Because I want to support you."

"I see. But, you know, if you really want to support us, you should stay at home. You don't have to worry about money.

"Is that so?"

"I didn't mention it, but I'm the president, or rather a director."

"EH!?"

"Besides, as you know, Eri also earns a lot of money."

"Yes."

…I can really see the option of becoming a househusband.

But…

"I understand how you feel, but think about it. If I had Yukishiro-kun to greet me when I got home from work, I could live on that alone."

Perhaps she was imagining it, as she squirmed and writhed even while lying in bed.

…It feels kind of unsettling when I imagine it myself.

Being a househusband, huh?