In the bathroom, Yukio finished her shower and stared at the fluffy pajamas her daughter had brought her, feeling utterly dismayed.
She had so many beautiful sleepwear options, yet her daughter had insisted on choosing a set that was utterly lacking in visual appeal, let alone any hint of seductiveness.
If she went out dressed like this, Roland probably wouldn't even glance at her—an outcome Yukio simply couldn't accept.
A dangerous but bold thought flickered through her mind: *Since the towel is banned, and this thick outfit offers no allure, why not... just go out naked?
The idea was fleeting, but it had indeed crossed her mind.
If her "naked towel offensive" had already been so effective, wouldn't removing the towel altogether be the ultimate move?
Yukio was certain it would be decisive and swift victory, but it would also shatter her relationship with her daughter beyond repair.
Who would want to see their mother, in her eagerness to be intimate with her daughter own man, not even bother to dress in front of her own daughter?
Regardless, that was clearly going too far, so Yukio had to settle for a compromise...
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Meanwhile, after confiscating her mother's bath towel, Haruno still felt uneasy.
After all, upon closer reflection, the problem wasn't the towel itself, but her mother's behavior.
Who knew what other outrageous things her mother might do without the towel? What if she decided to go out completely naked?
In the past, Haruno would never have even considered such a possibility. Her queen-like mother would never stoop to such a mindless act.
But as the saying goes, "Love makes people stupid."
Even though they weren't officially dating, and Haruno suspected her mother wouldn't dare openly pursue Roland, their constant hugging and cuddling made their relationship seem more like romance than actual romance.
For safety's sake, Haruno felt it was necessary to guard against her mother.
She no longer doubted that her mother would do anything to spoil Roland.
Who knows? If Roland suddenly decided he wanted to be the chairman of their family business, her mother might impulsively agree.
Why isn't Mother this proactive when it comes to caring for her own daughter?
Like, handing over the chairmanship to me.
Haruno grew increasingly frustrated. Even to safeguard the family business, I can't let Roland slip through my fingers!
If Mother did impulsively gift the company to Roland, as long as he remained hers, wouldn't everything he owned become hers as well?
Exactly! This is all to ensure the Yukino Family's business stays in the hands of the Yukino Family. It's definitely not because I simply want to keep Roland by my side. Absolutely not~.
*Click!*
Just as Haruno was lost in thought, she suddenly heard the bathroom door open.
Her heart skipped a beat, and she quickly glanced inside. As expected, her mother never failed to surprise her—in every sense of the word!
What Haruno saw was her mother in an utterly revealing state.
Her mother's skin was snow-white, and despite being over forty, it remained soft and flawless, without a trace of excess fat or wrinkles. After all, being wealthy meant she could afford top-tier skincare.
But that wasn't the issue. The problem was that ninety-five percent of her mother's body was completely exposed—she had come out wearing only lingerie!
While this was better than Haruno's worst-case scenario of her mother stepping out completely naked, it was still utterly absurd. A bath towel would have been more appropriate!
Does she think lingerie is swimwear? Haruno wondered. You don't just wear it in front of strangers! There's a difference between lingerie and swimwear, you know!
Well... the difference was that some swimsuits actually used less fabric than lingerie, but whatever here it's not about the minority.
In any case, her mother's outfit was completely unacceptable. Haruno immediately ordered her back inside to change.
"Mother! It's freezing out here. Where do you think you're going dressed like that?" Haruno demanded, adopting the stern demeanor of the family head.
"Girl, I'm your mother. You don't get to lecture me. The house is overheated—can't a mother feel too warm?" Yukio retorted, momentarily stunned. She hadn't expected her daughter to not only confiscate her bathrobe but also try to block her from the hot spring.
Is there truly no trust left between us?
You're treating your own mother like a thief!
Even if I were a thief, this is still my own home. What's there to steal? You think I'd steal your man?
What nonsense! How can family matters be called theft?
"Precisely because you're my mother, I can't accept you dressing like this. The Yukino Family's traditions forbid it," Haruno declared, crossing her arms, her displeasure plain on her face.
Yukio: "..."
Yukio fell silent, never imagining she'd one day be reprimanded by her own daughter for violating the family's traditions.
*So, what exactly are the Yukino Family's traditions?*
Wait, as the family head, can't I just rewrite them whenever I want?
Got it. I'll revise the traditions to say that mothers can use anything their daughters own.
Yukio couldn't help but sigh in exasperation. Faced with her daughter's obstruction, she couldn't possibly beat her up and force her way out. Haruno had even invoked the family rules—how could she possibly violate the very rules she had established herself?
If she herself couldn't abide by the family rules, how could she ever use them to discipline Haruno in the future?
Reluctantly, Yukio retreated to the bathroom and changed out of her lingerie.
But that isn't even the end of it!
Your mother wants to pull a fast one—what can a naive little virgin like you do to stop her?
This time, Yukio finally donned the thick pajamas that Haruno had approved.
But Haruno's relief was short-lived. The moment Yukio spotted Roland emerging from the kitchen, she rushed over and enveloped him in a warm embrace, pulling him against her freshly showered, fragrant chest.
Haruno's headache returned instantly. This mother never gives me a moment's peace.
Oh well.
Remembering that this wasn't the first time her mother had hugged Roland, and that Haruno's two previous attempts to thwart her mother's "generous offers" had already earned her mother's resentment, she decided to let it go.
If she forbade even this simple hug now, it might only backfire her in long run which she couldn't afford at all.
As the saying goes, extremes often lead to their opposite. If Haruno truly angered her mother, she wouldn't be able to stop her from dragging Roland into the room, would she?
So, she decided to let her mother have her hug. After all, they were separated by a thick layer of pajamas, which was at least more tolerable than the towel assault. She chose to turn a blind eye for now.
But Haruno had overlooked a crucial detail.
Pajamas typically fasten with buttons. This closure method leaves a gap between each button atleast with her mother humongousaur , and a simple tug could easily expose the wearer.
While Yukio didn't deliberately tug at her clothes, let's not forget her chest started at least at a D-cup. With a slight lift of her chest, her ample bosom strained the fabric, nearly causing the buttons to pop off under the immense pressure.
This naturally widened the gap between the buttons, creating a clear view of her sinful but tempting cleavage.
As for her underwear?
This was where Haruno's youth showed. Yukio had indeed changed into her pajamas, but she never said she wouldn't take off her bra!
As a result, even after Haruno saw her mother bury Roland's face in her chest, she remained oblivious to the forbidden situation unfolding. The two of them secretly enjoyed their little tryst right under her nose.
Roland suddenly felt his face being smothered in that suffocatingly soft place and immediately realized Yukio was trying to give him a secret "benefit" right behind Haruno's back.
Naturally, he wouldn't refuse such a heartwarming gesture.
Still, wasn't this going a bit too far? He was practically kissing Yukio's chest...
Feeling slightly uneasy, Roland looked up at Yukio, only to see her shushing him, as if to say, "Don't let Haruno find out—this is our little secret."
Then she pressed his face back down where it belonged.
Fine who am I too complain, Roland thought. He still had Affection Breakthrough Mission 2 to complete. Why not use this opportunity to make some progress?
With that thought, Roland comfortably settled back into his position.
Ten minutes later, mission progress +1.
He even secretly gave Yukio a strawberry.