But the worries that suddenly arose in my heart could not outweigh the joy of hearing the news.
Chieko looked at the two young people sitting opposite her. Iwahashi Shinichi, who reported the news to her, and Iwahashi Shinichi's daughter, Akina, were both looking at her. .
Seeing this, Akina and Iwahashi Shinichi came together today just to explain this matter to her. Chieko realized this and realized that as a mother, she had the important responsibility to send blessings to her daughter and the husband she recognized.
The four children in front of her are all married. As both mother-in-law and mother-in-law, Chieko does not lack such experience. However, thinking of Akina's expectations for this day, Chieko feels that she still lacks experience. Lack An experience that encourages my daughter to move towards a new life lacks an experience that helps her gain happiness and peace.
When the mother's eyebrows are beaming, she is happy for them and says, "Congratulations, congratulations."
Chieko looked at her daughter's happy and shy face with a smile.
Ordinarily, Nakamori Akina and Iwahashi Shinichi have been dating for a long time. They even brought him back to celebrate the New Year on New Year's Eve. Her mother, Chieko, knew everything about the two of them. However, Nakamori Akina felt shy when reporting in person and receiving her mother's blessing.
Shinichi Iwahashi, who had always been calm and composed when he came with her before, showed a different seriousness when he came here today. The emotion reflected in Akina Nakamori at this moment, if you really want to say it, is the same as Shinichi Iwahashi Feeling.
In a sense, sitting side by side in front of their mother allowed the two to truly confirm the vows they had made to each other.
"Shinichi-kun."
Chieko's eyes moved to Iwahashi Shinichi's young and upright face, "Ordinarily, at this time, a mother should say something modest."
Her tone seemed to be joking, but it was definitely not frivolous, "However, no matter where you look at Akina-chan, he is a good child. Even if he is a little willful occasionally, he is still an out-and-out good child."
"Mother..." Akina Nakamori called her softly rather than mouthing her words.
Iwahashi Shinichi sat upright and waited for Chieko to finish speaking.
"So, even if there are occasional inconsiderations, please forgive me." Chieko bowed slightly to the young man sitting opposite, "Our Akina-chan will be entrusted to you from now on."
Iwahashi Shinichi lowered his head and returned the gift to Chieko, "Please don't worry."
Chieko smiled and said, "I believe it." There was a certain determination on her face that was about to make a decision.
A mother needs to tell her daughter about the ugly things her child's father is doing outside. But before that, she first learns the good news from her daughter that she has finally gained happiness in life.
Chieko felt mixed emotions about such a coincidence.
However, before telling her daughter and her boyfriend about the incident, hearing the good news from them was both a comfort and a strength for Chieko.
…
Iwahashi Shinichi had been here several times, and Chieko knew how much he ate. The three of them had lunch together, and the amount of food they prepared was neither too much nor too little.
There was a little leftover, and she said she would save it for cooking again during dinner. Akina Nakamori helped her mother, put the leftovers into a crisper, and put them in the refrigerator first.
The kitchen space is not spacious, and the mother and daughter are shoulder to shoulder from time to time.
Nakamori Akina's whole face was filled with happiness. She was like a child, walking around Chieko. Perhaps it was because she had realized that she was about to become a wife and mother, and staying by her mother's side made her
I can't help but act coquettishly towards my mother.
She was obviously acting coquettishly towards her, but when Chieko looked at her joyful expression, she saw that she was devoted to Shinichi Iwahashi. Chieko was helplessly entangled by her daughter and exposed her, saying, "I can't hold back at all.
"
Akina Nakamori was right, and she pressed her mother's arm, "That's quite shameless..."
However, she didn't care at all. She didn't care if Iwahashi Shinichi knew that she was so wholehearted, because she was sure that he would never despise or trample on this heart. She didn't care if Iwahashi Shinichi knew, so she didn't care if others knew.
The heat on her cheeks spread to Chieko's arms. As a mother, she suddenly felt sad in her heart. Because of her foolishness without hesitation, and because of Iwahashi Shinichi's integrity and reliability. Not only was she happy for her daughter, but she also felt pity for her in her heart.
"Shinichi-kun is a good young man." Chieko said.
Akina Nakamori said "Yeah", "Although occasionally there are times when I feel impatient..." When she said this, she seemed to realize that she was getting an advantage and could not help but laugh.
"Don't be so impatient." Chieko teased her.
This was a joke because she knew her daughter was "getting a good deal" by "behaving well". And Akina Nakamori's nonchalant expression after hearing this showed her determination to "absolutely not change".
The mother and daughter chatted for a while, and Nakamori Akina went to make tea. Chieko suggested, "Let's eat the gifts we brought together."
"I'm so full." Nakamori Akina's face wrinkled.
This look made Chieko laugh. She said, "Shinichi-kun, maybe you can eat some."
It is said that the mother-in-law loves and cares for her son-in-law very much. Nakamori Akina confronts her mother, or rather makes her happy, "Shinichi-kun also eats well."
"Okay." Chieko agreed with a smile.
At the dinner table, Nakamori Akina gave her assorted tempura to Iwahashi Shinichi to eat.
…
Chieko planned to tell Akina and Iwahashi Shinichi about Nakamori Akio. When she was looking forward to Akina's return, what she was thinking about was that her daughter could not be unaware of this matter.
When Akina said she wanted to come back with Iwahashi Shinichi, what she was thinking about was whether Iwahashi Shinichi should know about it.
But at this moment, it's self-evident what to do.
When telling this matter to two young people who were full of joy for the future, Chieko felt a bit like pouring cold water on them.
However, when she said: "Your father's side..."
Before she finished her words, she saw a slightly unnatural expression on Akina's face. Chieko's heart skipped a beat and she slowly finished her words, "There's a debt collection call at home."
"Is mother okay?" Akina Nakamori was a little nervous.
There was also a hint of unspeakable guilt in her nervousness, but Chieko did not notice it.
Chieko spoke in a relaxed tone, as if comforting her daughter, "It is certainly a trivial matter to make such a call." After saying this, she paused and asked her, "Does Akina-chan already know?"
In fact, it is expected when you think about it. After all, it is because of his identity as "Nakamori Akina's father" that Nakamori Akio is able to make such trouble outside.
Akina Nakamori nodded, "The weekly has made a preview of a special report."
Chieko couldn't help but be stunned when she heard this.