Chapter 304 You Must Trust Your Mother
Edited by: Kanaa-senpai
A moment later, Mrs. Hyoudou came over. She had been cleaning the bathroom.
”Are you looking for that girl, Irina?” she asked brightly.
”Yes, that’s right, Ma’am,” Aki replied politely. “We want to ask them a few things.”
Mrs. Hyoudou looked at Aki and Yuuto. She thought of the two girls who sat there yesterday. Her eyes suddenly lit up.
Were these two handsome boys interested in Irina and her friend?
They made a great match. And they were about the same age, too.
She really wished her son had half their social grace. Then she would not worry so much about his future family.
”Irina did not leave any contact info,” Mrs. Hyoudou said. “But I invited them for lunch today. They agreed to come.”
”I see… then we will come back around noon.”
Mrs. Hyoudou smiled happily. “It is almost lunchtime anyway. I was just about to start cooking. Why don’t you stay and eat with us?”
”That would be too embarrassing. We did not even bring a gift,” Aki said.
”It is fine. Just think of it as thanks for taking care of my Issei at school.”
Hyoudou Issei rolled his eyes but said nothing.
Visiting a friend did not need a gift. But staying for a meal empty-handed was very rude.
This was true in Japan. It was also true in the country Aki lived in before.
Aki finally agreed to stay. But during his free time, he snuck out to buy fruit, cookies, and milk. This made up for the lack of a gift.
Mrs. Hyoudou said it was not needed. But after getting the gifts, her smile grew much brighter.
She was not greedy. These items meant nothing to the Hyoudou family. It was about the polite thought behind them.
As for Aki, Mrs. Hyoudou liked him more the longer she looked at him. If she had a daughter, she would have tried to set them up.
Facing this friendly middle-aged woman, Aki was calm. Actually, he was just used to it.
He was not trying to charm her. It was just normal good manners. But he had a “passive effect” (an automatic charm) against middle-aged women. He could not help it.
Most of the effects of his NTR Template (a special personal trait) were sealed. But normal people were still easily swayed.
Hyoudou Issei looked at his mother. He thought of Aki’s bad reputation. He grew tense.
He made up an excuse. Then he dragged Aki and Yuuto into his room.
Under his mother’s lingering gaze, Hyoudou Issei shut the door firmly.
He felt a wave of relief. He had cut off Aki’s time with his mother.
He could not help it. His mother had never looked at his father like that. And with the rumors about Aki, he was truly worried.
Aki saw through Issei’s small fears. He had not thought much of the woman at first. But now, he was a little interested.
The original hero’s mother… thinking about it, it really is exciting…
”Aki, let us get one thing straight,” Issei snapped. “If you touch my mother, I will not let you go.”
Simple people often had sharp instincts. Right as Aki had that thought, Issei looked over warily.
”Cough, cough…”
Aki coughed and looked away. He felt a bit guilty. Thinking about messing with someone’s mother right in front of them was too much.
But his actions only made Issei more suspicious.
”Aki, you are not actually having ideas, are you? My mom is already an obasan!1“
Mrs. Hyoudou was not young. She was likely in her forties. As a normal person, she could not fully hide the signs of aging.
But from her beautiful face, it was easy to see she had been a stunner in her youth.
Issei got most of his looks from her.
Calling her an obasan was entirely Issei’s own judgment as a son. He said it on purpose. He was terrified Aki might want her.
In truth, Mrs. Hyoudou’s figure and looks could still beat many young girls.
Also, time had not just given her fine lines. It had given her a special, grown-up charm.
Watching the anxious Issei, Aki felt more relaxed.
”Mrs. Hyoudou is so gentle and beautiful. Is it not normal for me to admire her?”
He teased him on purpose. “I would not use any low, dirty tricks. You have to trust your mother.”
Issei gritted his teeth. “You guy… you have even stopped calling her ‘Ma’am,’ have you not!”
”Sorry, sorry. I was just teasing you. Really, I apologize.”
Aki apologized at once. They were good friends, and Issei was simple and kind. But joking about someone’s mother was going too far.
”You had better be just teasing me.”
Issei glared at him and stopped bringing it up. But he sighed helplessly inside.
Women in their thirties are very passionate. Women in their forties are even more so.2 If this kept up with Aki, he feared his mother might make the first move…
He knew in his heart that if something happened, Aki would just go along with it. He would not start it.
But what could he do? Could he really control his own mother?
As for trust… he thought back to his mother’s eyes just a moment ago. He really could not believe in it!
The room fell into an odd silence. Issei thought for a long time. He reached just one conclusion.
He looked at Aki seriously. “Aki.”
”Yeah?”
”Do not come to my house anymore. If you need anything, call me. I will come to you.”
Aki rubbed his nose. This honest kid…
It made him feel a bit guilty for his bad thoughts just now.
If it were anyone else, they would have asked Aki to refuse first. But this kind guy only made this one request.
He even added that he could go find Aki if needed.
”Alright, I understand.”
Aki answered seriously. “I do not like breaking up families either. I will be careful.”
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At two in the afternoon, Aki, Yuuto, Irina, and Xenovia said goodbye to the Hyoudou family.
The four of them walked in silence. They went straight toward the large mansion.
The two holy sword-wielding schoolgirls were startled to see Aki and Yuuto at noon. But they quickly calmed down. They worked together to fool the normal Hyoudou family.
Issei and his parents were easygoing. Sometimes they felt something was odd. But they did not think too hard about it.
Xenovia was too blunt and not good with words. Yuuto was in a bad mood. But Irina was lively, and Aki helped out too. So the meal was a success for everyone.
On the first floor of the large mansion, Rias and Himejima Akeno met with the two holy sword users.
As the masters of Kuoh Town, they had to show proper manners to their visitors.
After introductions, Rias asked, “I wonder what the Church’s business is in Kuoh Town so suddenly?”
”We are here for the Holy Swords.”
Irina said, “The Church has seven Holy Swords. One was lost long ago. The other six were separated and kept in…”
Irina and Xenovia had come to Kuoh Town for the same reason as in Aki’s memories. They wanted to track down three Holy Swords stolen by Fallen Angels (renegade angels with dark wings).
The difference was the signed peace contract. They could not act openly. At least, they could not start a public fight.
After arriving yesterday, they had visited the Hyoudou family. They planned to investigate in secret. They did not expect to be found by the local rulers so quickly.
Since that happened, they just decided to be direct. They hoped Rias and her group would help.
”The Fallen Angels in Kuoh Town are already gone,” Himejima Akeno said. “There should not be anything you are looking for here.”
She took out a file and handed it to Irina.
”If you do not believe me, I can even call the people involved.”
The people involved were naturally the trio of Amano Yuuma (Raynare). After Azazel’s death, the Fallen Angel trio had handled these matters.
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Summary:
Aki successfully navigates the social requirements of visiting the Hyoudou residence, securing an invitation for lunch and maintaining a positive rapport with Mrs. Hyoudou. Issei, fearing for his mother’s safety due to his knowledge of Aki’s reputation, attempts to restrict their interaction, leading to an awkward dynamic between the two friends. The scene concludes with the group moving to the mansion to discuss the Church’s pursuit of Holy Swords with Rias and Akeno, introducing a potential conflict as the local powers deny the presence of the requested items.
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Trivia:
The [Bitter Parent Template] is a system element affecting how people perceive Aki.
Mrs. Hyoudou remains unaware of the supernatural reality surrounding the house.
Issei possesses knowledge of Aki’s potential for trouble, causing his protective behavior.
The peace contract between the Church and the local supernatural parties is a key constraint on the Church’s investigation.
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Translation Notes:
Notes:
• Hyoudou – The Hyoudou family name is carried by Issei.
• Irina – A lively, curvaceous schoolgirl with long chestnut twin-tails, she is Issei’s childhood friend and an A-rank Holy Sword user serving under the President. As a naive believer easily swindled due to her love of relics, she struggles with recent revelations about God. Professional with supernatural authorities while searching Kuoh for enemies, she is intimidated by Kokabiel but drawn to Aki.
• Aki – A tall, handsome Kuoh Academy strategist and King-status devil with a powerful, dragon-like physique and scumbag-like charisma, he wields Dual Cultivation and soul contracts to heal, empower, and psychologically condition his growing harem of schoolgirl knights and supernatural companions. A master of magical tool control and Evil Piece distribution, he pragmatically expands his peerage while indulging his immense sexual stamina and appetite, balancing flirtatious charm with dominant control as he ascends toward Demon King-class power.
• Y – The first initial/part of the name Y Ddraig Goch.
• Yuuto – Blonde, androgynous, and polite, this Kuoh Academy student is an A-Rank Knight in Rias’s peerage and Issei’s childhood friend. A Holy Sword Project survivor harboring intense trauma, survivor’s guilt, and anger toward Balba, this sword-wielder seeks revenge for fallen comrades. Facing powerful wind pressure in battle, they use an analytical mind and magic blade forging, focused on the mission.
• Issei – Issei Hyoudou is a brown-haired, kind-hearted Kuoh Academy student known for his lack of academic ambition, fixation on girls, and membership in the “Three Perverts.” The son of the Hyoudou family, he exhibits protective anxiety regarding his mother’s interactions with outsiders. As the host of a powerful supernatural relic, the Boosted Gear, he is the Red Dragon Emperor’s successor. He is currently captive for an extraction ritual and a source of information on Holy Sword experiments.
• Hyoudou Issei – A brown-haired Kuoh Academy high-schooler with an average build and mischievous face, Issei Hyoudou is the original host of the Boosted Gear. Infamous as part of the “Pervert Trio” for peeping on girls, he is notably unlucky but maintains close, chaotic ties with his classmates and fellow trio members.
• Xenovia – A serious, natural-born Holy Sword wielder and A-rank Church warrior, this schoolgirl with short blue hair and a green-dyed streak travels to Kuoh Town amid a Fallen Angel resurgence. Mature, blunt, and proud, she wields the wide-bladed Destruction Holy Sword, prioritizing destroying threats to maintain peace. Intimidated by Kokabiel’s power, she finds herself drawn to Aki’s presence.
• Himejima Akeno – A high-ranking member of the Gremory peerage and household, this buxom female student with black hair in a ponytail assists Rias with magical tasks. Known as the Lightning Flash, her previously reserved demeanor has shifted into a sultry, energetic, and passionate personality during cultivation, maintaining close ties as a supportive ally to her companions.
• Himejima – Akeno Himejima is a tall, curvaceous Kuoh Academy senior, high-ranking Devil retainer in Rias Gremory’s peerage, and a powerful Occult Research Club member known for her strength in combat. Bound by a Soul Contract to Aki, she possesses long black hair and a queen-like demeanor. Combining sadistic charm with maternal authority, she wields golden lightning and is deeply loyal to Rias and Aki.
• Akeno – Himejima, a tall, voluptuous Orc-devil shrine maiden with raven hair, red eyes, and dark wings, is the “Priestess of Thunder.” As Rias Gremory’s loyal S+ rank Queen and Vice-President, she gracefully manages administration. Beyond her combat prowess, she is the soul-bound contract partner of Akira, maintaining a deep, affectionate bond with him and constantly longing for his attention.
• Rias – Rias Gremory, called “Buchou” or “President,” is a striking, authoritative SS+ high-class devil heiress with crimson hair, blue eyes, and porcelain skin. As a woman of significant status and Master of Kuoh Town, she manages political and supernatural affairs, peace negotiations, and transformation research. Confident and protective, she leads her group, is tied to Sirzechs and Sona, and acts as Aki’s affectionate mentor.
• Amano Yuuma – Yuuma Amano is the alias of Raynare, a Fallen Angel disguised as a school uniform-wearing transfer student with a pure, innocent face, a devilish, slender figure, long black hair, and black wings. She serves in Rias’s Peerage, the ORC, and a barrier maintenance team. Possessive, assertive, and proactive, she takes the lead in training her partner Aki, with whom she desires intimacy.
• Raynare – Lady Raynare, alias Yuuma, is a voluptuous, dark-haired former Fallen Angel training under Rias in the Occult Research Club. Shifting between an innocent schoolgirl guise and her true nature, she is contracted to her mentee, Aki, boosting her combat strength to high-end S-Rank. Though struggling to fully integrate as a peerage member, she provides vital insight into current combat dynamics.
• Azazel – A decadent, arrogant fallen angel and former Governor General, this middle-aged man in a neon hot-spring yukata pairs a rogue personality with immense, Demon King-class power. Defeated by Aki via Balance Breaker, he remains a formidable antagonist who researches Sacred Gears, provides the Occult Research Club with data, and shapes their view of Aki, with whom he shares a complex history.
• Amano – Raynare Yuuma, a fallen angel masquerading as a Kuoh schoolgirl, is a striking woman with long hair and a commanding presence. Secretly a Devil bound by a Soul Contract to Aki, this former Occult Research Club member possesses black-belly powers and instant-change abilities. She conceals her true faction and fears, remaining a disciplined, protective figure deeply concerned for Aki’s well-being.
• Yuuma – Amano Yuuma (Raynare) is a striking, curvaceous high-class devil, light magic master, and devoted Pawn in Aki’s peerage, bound to him by a profound soul contract. Formerly a fallen angel, Grigori operative, and involved with the local Fallen Angel trio, she has long black hair and violet eyes. Known for playful teasing, she holds an obsessive, fierce devotion and absolute allegiance to Aki.
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