manga artist Kirito

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...Well, there are just too many girls who have given themselves to Kirito.

Although the number of people present is not small, it's really troubling when you add those who couldn't come... Why did things turn out this way? I met Kirito's parents for the first time and received very positive feedback. Two happy things overlapped, and these two happinesses should have brought even more joy. What I got should have been a dreamlike blissful time... But why did it turn out like this?

Logically speaking, this shouldn't be the case... Didn't you say you liked me a lot?

Wait, could it be that... Kirito's mother also likes them quite a bit? That can't be right, can it?

However, it seems that this is indeed the case.

After a moment of silence, Asuna felt that passively accepting things might not be a good thing, and her subtle feelings gradually intensified. However, thinking that Kirito definitely didn't know about this incident, or even wanted to see it happen, Asuna's mood finally improved slightly.

With her gentle and easygoing personality, Asuna tends to be quite casual in handling many things, but she can also be persistent in certain matters. For example, as a girl, she has to be a little silly sometimes and have enough tolerance for her partner's mistakes. Even if it's something intolerable, she can't let him feel embarrassed in public... Well, at least she can't lose points now.

Asuna had no intention of causing trouble for Kirito because of Midori's thoughts. The feelings they had built over the years were not something to be taken lightly, so how could she give up on them because of something so small?

Moreover, the fact that Kiritani Midori would have this thought clearly means that she hasn't seen her daughter-in-law's gentle and virtuous side yet; it takes time.

Yes, what's mine will always be mine, and no one can take it away from me!

Clenching her small fists, Asuna's eyes blazed with fury.

Of course, there will still be some dissatisfaction, since it's all been said face-to-face, so just try to be patient.

Later, I'll have Mashiro help cook some terrible dishes for my dear boyfriend—yes, even if I have a problem, Kirito must have one too, so a little punishment, a bit of mischief, is totally acceptable, right?

"Do we still have a chance?"

Haruno, Yukinoshita Haruno, raised her question.

Yes, the three people who came in later were actually Yukinoshita Haruno, Shiina Mashiro, and Alice. As for Eriri... obviously she couldn't join in this kind of thing. She was currently in the car listening to the audio live stream with her maid and butler.

Kiritani Midori smiled and asked in return, "Why wouldn't there be?"

Yang Nai fell silent. She had always been a girl with her own opinions, otherwise she wouldn't have been able to do this much, especially when it came to Kirito. She saw things very clearly. She knew exactly what she wanted, what she should pursue, and what she needed to let go of. In short, she knew that she should give it her all, but also knew when to step back.

Kirito and Asuna are currently just boyfriend and girlfriend, so her pursuit of Kirito isn't completely over yet. Therefore, she has never given up and still holds onto the hope of becoming Kirito's wife.

There were quite a few chance encounters between Haruno and Kiritani Midori. By chance, Kiritani Midori, being an experienced person, inevitably came to understand Haruno's personality, which led to her question at this moment.

"Well, Asuna has indeed been in a relationship with Kazuto for some time now, but it's not the final outcome yet."

Kiritani Midori, holding her coffee, smiled at Asuna and said, "It's all about human effort. Everyone has opportunities. I can create opportunities for you, but how far you can go ultimately depends on yourselves!"

"Hey, Asuna, you too. If you don't hold on tight enough, you might lose."

...In short, does it mean encouraging competition?

Asuna, adhering to the idea of ​​"the less you say, the less likely you are to make a mistake," rarely spoke throughout the entire process, mostly maintaining a serene smile. Even with the rather provocative remarks at this moment, she controlled her expression very well.

However, Asuna is quite certain that Kiritani Midori's words were definitely not just about encouraging competition.

Furthermore, the competitors sitting beside her were all watching Asuna's expression, so she couldn't show any ill intent under any circumstances.

"I understand."

Asuna responded with a smile, but inwardly she sighed, "Kazuto, you really are a sinful man!" —Although, when she confirmed their relationship, she already knew about Akane Kousaka and Haruno Yukinoshita.

"Is this really possible...?"

Kasumigaoka Utaha frowned slightly. She naturally had her own thoughts, but the meaning of Kiritani Midori's words was already very clear. But—there's only one Kirito. Fighting is out of the question. It's impossible for everyone to be with Kirito, right?

The legal principle of monogamy doesn't mean one wife and one wife. Even if it is... there can only be two at most, right?

It's impossible to count who was present and who wasn't, right?

You should know that the title of "mistress" is not a nice one. Just like Xiao Wang, who has one more thing than a mistress, the same applies!

"Well, whether it's possible or not, that's not up to me to decide."

Sipping her rich coffee, Midori Kiritani's gaze swept over the girls who had not yet spoken, including her own daughter.

She licked her lips. "To be honest, I wouldn't mind having more, after all, I really love daughters... Ah, this has nothing to do with why people look so feminine."

As if she had thought of something, she couldn't help but smile. "So, let me ask you, what if my son only marries Asuna, and what about the others? Will you grow old alone? Or will time slowly fade this feeling? Or will you marry someone inferior to him and spend the rest of your lives like that?"

"Then, your idea is absolutely wrong!"

Before they even had time to answer, Kiritani Midori knew what they were thinking without even thinking, simply because—that expression was all too familiar.

However, Asuna's mentality was a little shattered. Just now, Kiritani Midori used her as an example of Kirito's wife, which made her feel extremely complicated emotions towards the other girls - there was absolutely no secret pleasure or anything like that!

"So, all you daughters here, are you feeling good right now? Like, are you all sitting together?"

good?

What a ghost!

I've never seen a mother like you!

And, in the end, you just want to build a harem for your dear son, right?

The girls reached a consensus, but unfortunately, this was not a good sign.

"...Um, is there a problem?"

Kiritani Midori tilted her head, her eyebrows slightly raised, awaiting the question that was about to be asked.

But to be honest, it was still somewhat unexpected. This troublesome son was both more capable and less capable than I had imagined. After all, if he were truly capable, none of this would have happened. On the contrary…

However, the fact that Asuna could remain calm even at this point made Kiritani Midori have to admit that she was indeed a very good candidate for daughter-in-law—yes, that's a plus.

"……Well"

Setting down her coffee, Asada Shino, who had been silent until now, took off her glasses, which were fogged up by the steam from the coffee, and gently wiped them. She was fairly certain of the situation, and just as Kiritani Midori had said, since everyone had a chance, it wouldn't be too much for her to get involved. The more chaotic the situation was, the more beneficial it would be for both newcomers and those who arrived earlier. In any case, it was advantageous. Whether she decided to observe or launch an attack directly, it was time to finalize her thoughts.

As for the harem... ha!

This is such a familiar plot...

(Two chapters describing Sinonyan's situation are omitted here... Okay, I'll write them later.)

"Mom, why don't you let me get engaged to Xiaotongtong?"

With her eyes slightly bright, Alice stared intently at Kiritani Midori, convinced that she had come up with a good idea. There was no doubt that if you wanted to win, your position could not be just a small step away from the other opponents, but rather you had to create an insurmountable distance between them. This was the first step to victory!

This is also why she has always referred to herself as Kirito's fiancée.

Although Alice had asked her mother to talk to Midori Kiritani about the marriage, it seems like it's too late!

Or perhaps, Mother... turned into a dove and flew away!

"That's not something I can just decide."

Leaning slightly forward, Midori Kiritani reached out and ruffled Alice's hair. "If it were really up to me, I would definitely choose all of you. After all... you're all my daughters."

"But to be honest, Alice, you've disappointed me."

The AD (Alice) had an early advantage, but because she only focused on farming in the jungle and didn't understand her role, the game got stuck. But then came the real jungler (Akane Kosaka) who broke the deadlock and almost became the biggest winner. But unexpectedly, the support who came at the end turned out to be the biggest winner - yes, this refers to Asuna.

In short, Alice is a prime example of someone who squandered a winning hand. Despite having the powerful advantage of the childhood friend debuff, she managed to turn the situation into something akin to a loser. Kirito Midori is truly speechless. Back then, she and Kirito Nagaka didn't have this kind of advantage; they achieved their current situation entirely through their own efforts.

"...I...I do have ideas, and I will absolutely not give up!"

Naturally, Alice understood what Kiritani Midori meant. Although she felt a little empty inside, the point of her disappointment was still wrong.

This is a battlefield. If you don't step up, someone else will. The only thing that matters is that opportunity.

Alice naturally knew where her advantages lay, and she was also aware of her current disadvantages. She and Kirito were childhood friends and had made a promise with him. Perhaps... he still hadn't remembered it yet, but in any case, her advantages were the greatest, and she understood Kirito the most. Moreover, Kirito also had a certain amount of affection for her, and these were undeniable.

However, the disadvantages...

Because of years of focusing on each other without real contact, even though they were childhood friends and the affection remained, the tender and innocent feelings of the past inevitably faded away. Coupled with this period of being single, Kirito forgot his promise and also forgot the innocent feelings he once had. Even though he has now rekindled them, they are not as good as they were at the beginning.

After all, being together is the most unforgettable thing.

Kiritani Midori nodded, looking at her with considerable anticipation. "Yes, if it's you, I understand you."

"...I want to know, he didn't know about this, did he?"

Mikasa looked calmly at Kiritani Midori, whom she had always called "Mom," though she seemed slightly concerned about the matter.

She's still my mother, so what's with this attempt to strengthen our bond? Although I do have feelings for that guy, I've never shown them or told anyone... Okay, it was expected that she'd be found out, but does it have to come to this?

Yes, if Mikasa hadn't known that this was all done with everyone's best interests at heart, she probably would have already smashed the table to pieces by now—I mean, really smashed it to pieces!

"Right now, no one knows yet, but he'll find out eventually, or rather, he'll figure it out eventually!"

Kiritani Midori looked at Mikasa with a somewhat subtle gaze. It wasn't that she thought there was anything wrong with Mikasa being able to remain calm at this moment, after all, that was her personality. Kiritani Midori was just a little concerned about why Mikasa hadn't taken the initiative yet... Did she think of going to force her way in at the crucial moment?

...Well, that possibility cannot be ruled out.

But weren't you ever worried about things going wrong at crucial moments?

Life is unpredictable, my daughter!

P.S.: Thank you everyone for your well wishes. My mom has recovered from her illness. To put it simply, she was afraid of trouble and thought that minor ailments could be tolerated, but she ended up with a sore throat that led to a high fever, and later even a lung infection... It's a bit heartbreaking.

However, I reckon he'll be fine after resting for another two days.

Thank you!

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【Offset Worldline - Knot】

"To be honest, this trip is a great opportunity, an opportunity for you."

Kiritani Midori smiled faintly, having taken in their expressions and demeanor, and had a general idea of ​​what was going on.

However, after this trip, the things they need to face will not be as simple and easy as before. You know... the contestants who have been eyeing them from the sidelines will also launch their all-out attack. As for creating opportunities, that's something they have to do themselves. Rather than helping them again, Asuna's feelings will go beyond just being dissatisfied; she'll be overflowing with resentment!

In short, I've said everything I can. If they still can't figure out what to do, it just means... they don't have the perseverance!

That's about all a mother can do, right?

"Ultimately, the specifics of the operation still depend on you guys, so I'll just... try to have high hopes for it!"

After finishing the rest of her coffee, Kiritani Midori wiped her mouth with a tissue. Of all the girls, the ones she was least worried about were probably Asuna, Alice, Yukinoshita Haruno, and her own two daughters. Although she needed to explain things to the rest, they didn't seem stupid. Now that the ominous bell had rung, if they didn't take the initiative to do something, the outcome was already obvious.

Right now, the main thing is to remind those who didn't attend...

Why did I go to such lengths?

But honestly, according to the information that student Li Shunsheng secretly gathered, Kiritani Midori felt that Shiina Mashiro was still the most powerful. Even Kato Megumi, who seemed to have a very weak presence but was actually very powerful, was slightly inferior to her. Should I say that she was indeed a fool? She seemed harmless, but she was actually a girl who could do something amazing at any time. In terms of increasing favorability, even without experiencing anything special, the level that she reached through subtle influence was far beyond what others could match.

I'm truly impressed.

Of course, the information was actually collected by student Li Shunsheng on his own initiative. In fact, this was a real coincidence. Even these ideas were just spur-of-the-moment. If there had been any slight interference along the way, perhaps things wouldn't be like this now. Indeed... life is born from all sorts of sudden changes.

Hmm... If I do the math, it's been more than half a month since Akane Kosaka came to the dojo. She should be coming in a few more days, which means I can save time from going to Tokyo.

As for Megumi... well, if it's Megumi, even without her saying anything, she should be able to tell what happened from the children's return to Chiba, right?

Well, among Kiritani Midori's friends, Kato Megumi is still her favorite. Although it's a feeling unique to her, she'll still try to give her as much help as possible. Even if there's no opportunity, she'll create one. It's just that... progress is unexpectedly slow.

Could it be that Xiao Hui is preparing something?

Slightly concerned, Kiritani Midori smiled at everyone and said, "I'm going to the restroom. You guys... try to think things through carefully. After all, it's not necessary, and the choice is ultimately in your hands."

And so, under the girls' watchful eyes, she gracefully departed.

So, the remaining girls, enough to fill two mahjong tables, fell silent, each with a different expression.

However, one thing is certain: if Kirito knew what the situation was like here, he would probably choose to sneak into Tokyo and hide there.

As for whether he might have a brain fart, it's hard to say. After all, his nerves are generally thicker than the average person's. But even so, it's hard to guarantee that he won't kiss the wall with his forehead.

However, this coffee shop, which seemed to have been booked out without anyone noticing, was now silent—a rather eerie silence.

Sinonyan maintained a calm demeanor throughout, seemingly uninvolved, leisurely sipping her coffee. Although things had taken an unexpected turn, it was clearly not a good thing, since she had originally intended to avoid it, but the opportunity came... far too suddenly.

However, if you can try, it would be too cowardly to give up so easily.

Yang Nai maintained her fake smile, but her inner turmoil and explosive confidence made her almost unable to contain herself and want to use the "reward" that Kirito owed her here in the past to invite him out for a proper and in-depth conversation about their feelings.

Suguha seemed a little confused, not yet understanding her mother's true intentions.

Mikasa appeared even more wooden, since she never showed such genuine emotion in this regard, or let it surface on her face.

Kasumigaoka Utaha, however, fell into deep thought, as if... she was struggling, trying to make what she believed to be the right choice.

Alice, needless to say, just from her behavior over this period, you can tell what she's thinking right now—that's right! She's thinking about how to get ahead as soon as possible, like getting engaged? No, that's a bit difficult. After all, Xiaotong's nominal girlfriend is still Asuna, so getting engaged is a difficult option. Does that mean the only option is to force it?

As for Shiina Mashiro, she is still in a state of complete indifference, and nothing can be seen, except that... her tightly clenched fingers are slightly white.

As for Asuna, her emotions are controllable. Even though she was betrayed by the hidden boss, Kiritani Midori's speech and supportive attitude gave everyone present a lot of confidence. On the contrary, she now seems like the protagonist who has fallen into a trap.

It seems that just having a cozy daily life isn't enough!