Loner Harem Meister Chapter 20

Edited by JFantasyBooks

ED: Alright, you LMH lovers. The author is releasing chapters again. So, because we had a large donation by Yvard T. and Brian L., this is a sponsored chapter.  Regular release comes this Thursday.

With Hinata driving, we arrived at the restaurant.

"What kind of place is this?"

"Oh, they specialize in making delicious Tempura," Hinata replied

"… It taste really good." Utano said, adding to the conversation.

Well, it should be something of quality if these two say so. Hm? Wait, haven't I seen this car somewhere else before…ah, this number plate!

"Aa?!"

"Is something the matter?"

Yuki peeked at my expression while looking concerned, but I didn't have the time to answer. We're in a really bad situation.

"What is it?"

"Um, this car probably belongs to my childhood friend's family…"

"So?"

"If my childhood friend is inside that restaurant, that means the fact that we're together will be found out."

"I guess you're right. In that case, I will enter first with Utano and five minutes later, you follow us with Yuki as your girlfriend."

"Not sure if this solves the problem, but…"

"Also, let's add a setting, and make sure we play as Yuki's friends. Alright, let's go."

"Eh? Ah… wait!?"

And like that, I was left alone with Yuki in the parking lot. What should I do now?

"For now, let's think about a second plan in case we were found out," Yuki laughed.

"Right…"

I wonder why I must go through all this just to eat dinner. I sure haze no luck.

"We should act like normal lovers from now in case we get exposed."

"Normal lovers?"

[TLN: normal lovers? What is that? Never heard of it? Someone know how normal lovers usually act?]

"Like this."

Yuki clung to my right arm and pressed her chest against it. Ah, I may lose my sense of reason this time around.

"Wouldn't it be safe to just hold hands? This is embarra.s.sing."

"No, this is the best way to act like lovers. It's about time we enter as well."

"Yuki!?"

With her chest against my arm, Yuki dragged me inside the restaurant.

"Welcome. Would you like a table for two?" A hostess came to receive us. She was pretty and well behaving.

[ED: Isn't it normal for a hostess to be courteous?]

"Did Kanaya came here?"

"Miss Kanaya's room is this way."

The hostess lead us to the room. This restaurant kinda felt too high grade for me, to be honest.  I've never came to such a place and I don't remember my mom taking me either.

"This is the room."

The hostess opened the door, Yuki and I then stepped inside.

"We somehow made it without getting exposed. Let's raise a toast for that."

"It's too early. We just got here."

"…C'mon. I'm hungry."

"That's right. Let's order."

I sat next to Yuki, and Hinata and Utano sat before us.

"Please don't drink. We still have lots of work to do tomorrow."

"It won't hurt to drink just a little bit."

"Eh…  Someone who's working in an educational place shouldn't say something like that."

"… It all fine. If it's about escorting you and Yuki back home then I can do it."

"This is not fine at all!?"

It's helpless. Well, they will still drink even if I tried stopping them, anyway.

"Fufu, both of you, you do understand what will happen if you drink, right?"

Yuki said with a smiling expression, but her eyes weren't smiling at all.

"Yes!"

"I do!"

How honest…it's like Yuki is their mother.

"Well then, what will everyone order? I love Tempura so I'm very excited." Yuki intoned.

"Hee. Yuki, you like tempura?"

"Yes. I generally like j.a.panese style meals and Tempura is one of my favorites."

Now that I think about it, Yuki's cooking mostly consisted of j.a.panese style. For me I used to only cook western meals, which makes Yuki's cooking one of my few pleasures.

"I recommend you the shrimp Tempura. I order it whenever I come here."

"… Pumpkin Tempura is delicious too."

Hinata like shrimps while Utano prefers pumpkins.

"Well then, I shall take them both along with onion and vegetables."

"I want to try the yam one."

"… For me, I will take the usual one."

"Okay, let's make the order."

We called the hostess and made our orders. The hostess jotted them down and left.

"I'm going to the toilet."

"You will find it on your right hand when you leave the room."

"Okay."

I went to the toilet according to Hinata's directions and finished my business. When I finished washing my hands and left, I b.u.mped into someone on the way.

"Kyaa!"

"Ah! I'm sorry. You okay?"

I stretched my hand toward the women who fell on her back, but then I realised something when I glanced at her face.

"Yuuki?'

'Eh… Well… yeah. Saeko."

This is the worst. All I can find to blame for this timing is my luck.

"It's surprising to find you in this restaurant, Yuuki."

As usually, she's still a beautiful person harboring that kind and gentle aura around her anywhere.

"Well, things like this happen, after all. More importantly, are you here alone, Saeko?"

"I'm with my daughter."

Despite everything, Saeko is still a single mother. She's surprisingly going through a lot, but doesn't let it show on her face, which I find to be impressive.

"Is that so. Well, I'd appreciate it if we keep this meeting as a secret from Saya. I will end up hearing many things and all."

"I'm really sorry about it. I thought we can have dinner together, but it can't be helped now."

"No no…It's fine-"

"Yuuki? You're late!" Yuki called out.

Just how bad is my lack today? Why did she have to come calling now?!

"Yuuki……?"

"Um… For now, let me introduce you. This my childhood friend's mother, Harukawa Saeko. So yeah this situation doesn't have anything to do with me cheating!"

"That was close! Yuki's eyes were br.i.m.m.i.n.g of anxiety and uneasiness. Proving that declaring my innocence was the correct move.

"I see, that's a relief."

"Yuuki? Who's this person?"

"Uum… this is sort of embarra.s.sing to meet like this, but this is my girlfriend, Shiraishi Yuki. She's also my boss in my part time job."

Ah, I said it outright to Saeko. I wonder why I feel so tired all of a sudden.

"I am Yuuki's girlfriend. It is nice to meet you."

"…Y-Yeah, take care of Yuki please…"

"Saeko?"

"Eh? Oh, my daughter is waiting for me. Well then, excuse me."

Hm? What was that? She seemed to be kinda confused and suddenly left. Did I do something bad perhaps?"

"Well, you’re the only one who's been seen. As long as Utano and Hinata don't appear, everything should be fine."

"You think so?… I'm not very sure"

"Yuki? What is it?"

[ED: A woman's intuition, perhaps?]

"Nothing, I'm fine. Let's go eat that delicious Tempura now."

"Right!"

Yuki looked as if she was considering something. Oh well, it should be something of trivial. More importantly, Let's go eat that Tempura!!

Author’s Note:

It’s been a long while. Um, first! I’m very sorry. kneels down on the ground. Due to my university and some personal circ.u.mstances, I couldn’t write all this time! 4 months after my last update, I am now settled down and intending to publish one chapter a week. Next chapter (sister volume), I am planning to give the little sister an entrance…? Probably…