All the Heroines are my Ex-girlfriends-Chapter 278: Mrs. Suou and Suou Yuki

With that, Mrs. Suou left the room, casually closing Suou Yuki's door behind her.

Her footsteps outside sounded light and cheerful.

Suou Yuki stared blankly after her mother, then turned the same expression toward Yukima Azuma.

Yukima Azuma tilted his head.

"What's wrong?"

_(ツ)_

"You're seriously asking that?" Suou Yuki's expression became complicated.

She originally intended not to cause any more trouble for Yukima Azuma.

She was currently doing her best to restrain herself.

And yet, Yukima Azuma suddenly said they were dating.

"Oba-san doesn't seem like a strict person."

"Besides, it's just a small hassle, no big deal."

Yukima Azuma replied casually.

If he didn't show any clear stance,

Then naturally, he wouldn't be dragged into troublesome matters.

But Suou Yuki, as the heir of the Suou family, had maintained an overly close relationship with the President of a major corporation.

She would undoubtedly face pressure from the Suou family.

More importantly,

There was no way Yukima Azuma hadn't noticed Suou Yuki's feelings.

Still, even though he said they were dating—

Suou Yuki suddenly lunged to hug Yukima Azuma.

(づ ̄ ³ ̄)づ Σ(°ロ°)

But Yukima Azuma caught her midair and tossed her straight back onto the bed.

"Aren't we dating?!"

Suou Yuki shouted.

She wanted to exercise the rights of a girlfriend.

(˶˃⤙˂˶)

"It's just pretend dating. We'll talk again once we're actually lovers."

Yukima Azuma smiled softly.

This brocon-crazy, otaku-brained girl.

...

Not long after, Kimishima Ayano knocked on the door, calling the two of them to dinner.

When the two arrived at the dining table,

They found only Mrs. Suou seated there.

Suou Yuki didn't look surprised at all.

Normally, she often ate meals with Kimishima Ayano.

But during official occasions like this, which almost resembled a formal parental meeting,

Both Kimishima Ayano and Mrs. Kimishima would automatically refrain from showing up.

As for Suou Yuki's father—

That man hadn't returned to the Suou household in years.

Speaking of this, one must understand the background of the Suou family.

The Suou family is an old noble house with a long-standing tradition.

Not one that suddenly rose to prominence in a single generation, but one that developed steadily, generation after generation.

In the current generation,

The heir would be Suou Yuki, the only child of the family.

In the previous generation, the Suou family also had only one child.

That was Mrs. Suou herself.

However, as the heir to the family head position, Mrs. Suou's personality wasn't the strong-willed type like Ms. Yukinoshita,

Nor was she cunning like a fox like Sayuri.

Although Mrs. Suou had been trained from a young age, and had all the qualities needed to shoulder the role of family head,

She herself had no interest in business or politics.

Fortunately, during her university years, Mrs. Suou met a young man.

That was Suou Yuki's father.

Suou Yuki's father came from a humble background,

But he was personally very capable.

After marrying into the Suou family, he managed several of the family's affairs quite competently.

Most of them were political matters.

That young man from a modest origin had an exceptional instinct for politics,

And with the Suou family's backing, he quickly established his career.

And it was at that time that a disagreement—neither too small nor too large—began to emerge.

Yuki Suou's father was deeply devoted to his political career, often leaving early and returning late.

He attended all sorts of social gatherings and parties.

In contrast, he became emotionally distant from his wife and daughter.

Although Mrs. Suou could understand it, in her heart, she couldn't help but feel resentful.

One prioritized career, the other prioritized family.

After a huge argument, the two began living separately.

As for Suou Yuki—

Although she remained in the Suou household, living with Mrs. Suou,

As the heir to the head of the family, she couldn't help but follow in her father's footsteps,

Devoting more energy to her career.

As a result, the relationship between Suou Yuki and Mrs. Suou was also just lukewarm.

Perhaps, that's the very reason why Suou Yuki always longed for an older brother.

At the same time, it was also the underlying cause of Suou Yuki's asthma attacks during middle school.

The pressure from the Suou family was actually secondary.

More importantly, for a middle school girl like Suou Yuki at the time, there was no way she could withstand the shock of her parents' sudden falling out.

In fact, it had already been nearly a year—

Since Suou Yuki last shared a meal with Mrs. Suou.

The last time was on Mrs. Suou's birthday last year.

...

"Yukima-kun, try this steamed sea bass."

"This is Yuki's favorite dish."

(˶ᵔ ᵕ ᵔ˶)

Mrs. Suou turned the rotating dining table, pushing a plate of steamed fish toward Yukima Azuma.

Looking at the rather familiar-looking dish,

Yukima Azuma tilted his head and glanced at Suou Yuki.

Suou Yuki turned her face away, her cheeks slightly flushed.

(｡>\\<)

If they were actually doing something Hentai, this otaku girl definitely wouldn't blush or have her heart race.

Her full counter were faster than even Meliodas.

But in moments like this—

In these small, trivial matters, Suou Yuki would become shy and embarrassed.

(,,>﹏<,,)

This steamed fish was clearly identical to the one Yukima Azuma had made for her the first time he cooked.

Back then, considering Suou Yuki's physical condition, he had specially prepared the fish that way.

It was a few days before the end of Azuma and Mitsuha swap period.

Some of the Suou family's chefs had even come to observe and learn.

Mrs. Suou had noticed her daughter's reaction.

She nodded quietly to herself.

It didn't seem to be the kind of "transactional relationship."

What worried Mrs. Suou the most—

Was that Suou Yuki, for the sake of the Suou family's career, or even her own position as family head,

Might directly choose a romantic partner who could bring her benefits.

With no feelings involved at all, just a cold, calculated transaction.

Such things were not uncommon in the upper class.

In fact, they were almost the norm.

With Yukima Azuma's current achievements and capabilities,

Any noble young lady could easily approach him with such intentions.

But what Mrs. Suou could never accept—was that.

Throwing away family for the sake of a career—

That was Mrs. Suou's greatest taboo.

(◣ _ ◢)

Yukima Azuma took a bite of the fish.

It was well made, tastier than most Michelin-starred restaurants.

After all, it had been prepared by the Suou family's head chef personally—his skills were nothing short of excellent.

Moreover, Yukima Azuma could clearly sense a faint trace of his own style in the dish.

Although overall it still didn't match what he could make himself,

It was already at about level seven head chef standard.

"It's really good. No wonder Yuki likes it."

Yukima Azuma smiled as he spoke.

Hearing that, Suou Yuki lowered her head and stifled a laugh.

That line from Yukima Azuma—no matter how you heard it—sounded like he was complimenting himself.

But Mrs. Suou didn't know that and simply smiled and nodded.

"If you like it, eat a little more, both of you."

(♡ˊ͈ ꒳ ˋ͈)