Chapter 148
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Translator: MadScientist
Chapter: 148
Chapter Title: Behind Husband's Back (2)
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I was caught off guard by Aiko's sudden remark.
No way. Bedding? It couldn't be that kind of vigorous romp I knew about, right?
Which left only one possibility.
She wanted to have sex with me today.
And that sparked a question.
Why today, of all days? We were going to meet up and do it later anyway.
'We're gonna hook up eventually. Why rush it?'
It might just be the modern impulse to get things done quick and efficient, but no matter how I thought about it, it felt off for Aiko to insist on today specifically.
That's when it hit me.
'She's got some circumstances going on.'
Something she couldn't tell me about.
And Takuya's hunch was spot on.
'I need to get this bedding over with before Ishinagi tries to stop it.'
Surprisingly, Tōhōmu Aiko had married her husband, Tōhōmu Ishinagi, out of love.
Actually, it wasn't that surprising.
This wasn't the Empire of Japan era anymore, and the Tōhōmu family—little more than a regional clan—didn't need arranged marriages unless it was for the firstborn heir.
They could do it if they wanted, sure, but it offered far less benefit than for the eldest.
So cases like theirs, marrying for love, weren't uncommon.
Aiko was one such case.
But why bring this up now?
"Honey, you don't have to do it. I'll talk to Dad for you."
"No, if we don't follow Father's orders now, you'll be in a tough spot, Ishinagi."
"But not at the cost of sacrificing you...!"
Because they'd met and fallen in love before marriage, it proved her husband truly loved Aiko.
Or more precisely, it explained why Aiko had no choice but to say this to Takuya.
It started a bit earlier, when Father—technically the family head, Yuzuke—summoned us.
Yuzuke looked at us, the couple, and said outright,
"It seems Aiko will have to make a small sacrifice after all."
We both remembered the conversation from before.
The insane idea of impregnating Nozomi-sis with someone else's sperm.
We already knew about it, so why the shock? Well...
Her husband, Ishinagi, looked stunned as he shot back,
"W-what are you saying, Father?! I thought it was only Nozomi-sis...!"
It was obvious.
Originally, that role was supposed to fall to his older brother's wife, Nozomi.
Having to do this themselves felt utterly bizarre.
In response, Yuzuke said gravely,
"No choice."
"What do you...?"
"Think about Nozomi's age. We need to prepare for any contingencies."
The meaning was crystal clear.
If Nozomi had a girl or miscarried, they were to step in and bear the child instead.
It was a shocking demand, but Ishinagi and Aiko had no choice but to accept.
Their living expenses came entirely from Yuzuke.
Defying him would likely leave their future bleak.
So they had to go along with it.
"This is still unfair!"
Actually, her husband Ishinagi had desperately tried to resist Father's command.
"Ishinagi, it's just once. It'll be fine."
But Aiko stopped him.
It wasn't because she wanted to meet another man.
She truly loved Ishinagi too.
So why accept such a proposal?
She didn't want to shatter this peaceful life.
More precisely, she didn't want the fallout from refusing to hit their daughter, Mina.
That's why Aiko obeyed Yuzuke's order without protest.
Of course,
"We'll accept for now, and I'll find a way out. Just hold on a bit longer, Aiko."
Her husband Ishinagi hadn't given up yet.
No, it would've been fine if he'd just refused to quit.
One day, while cleaning her husband's office, Aiko stumbled upon documents in the inner desk drawer.
[Lawsuit]
Apparently, he was planning something drastic.
Ishinagi looked timid on the outside, but he was tougher than he seemed.
Thankfully, Aiko managed to halt his attempt to sue his own family.
And with her persuasion, she even got him to grudgingly agree that one night in bed might be tolerable.
Up to that point, it was manageable.
She'd talked her husband down, after all.
But the real problem started
"Hello. I'm Mori Takuya, honored to take on this overly generous role."
After meeting the man who'd provide the sperm through bedding.
The moment her husband saw him, all his pent-up jealousy exploded.
"Aiko, I'll talk to Father again."
Probably because of the guy's looks—and Nozomi-sis's happy expression beside him.
Ishinagi vowed to persuade Father once more, but
"No. Go home."
it ended in failure.
Aiko had no idea where her defeated husband might head next.
That's right. The real reason she made this proposal was fear—fear of what reckless thing he might do, so she wanted to wrap this up fast.
Honestly, she was terrified. Aiko wasn't the brave type.
She put on a strong front, but inside, she was a coward who flinched at a stranger's stare.
Living in this family meant weak nerves made you a target, so she faked expressions often—few knew her true cowardice.
She wasn't strong-willed at all.
Yet here she was, asking for sex, because she didn't want the boy in front of her hurt by their mess.
Of course, oblivious Takuya just figured she had circumstances.
'Better play it cool for now.'
Sensing it wasn't the time, Takuya skipped prying and instead
"I'm free today, but I have a condition."
"What condition...?"
"I need to report what we do tonight, so I'll do some filming."
"F-filming?"
"Yeah, not sending it to anyone. Just for the report. I'm employed here—if you want, film it yourself and hand it to Yuzuke."
proposed.
That it was okay to record them.
Aiko pondered briefly, then
"Fine. If that's the reason..."
accepted Takuya's offer.
For the record, Takuya meant it.
No hassle if old man Yuzuke nitpicked later.
Blackmail and fuck her? With all the women eager for me, why bother?
The filming was purely practical.
Though how the old geezer used it was his business.
Takuya thought that inwardly as he left the café with Aiko and headed straight to a motel.
Oh, right.
'Sloppy tailing.'
A suspicious car trailing behind was just a bonus.
A short while later, Takuya and Aiko entered the motel and sat awkwardly on the bed.
Despite boldly suggesting sex, Aiko was downright shy.
She'd been with men before, but never like this.
So she fidgeted awkwardly, while Takuya, by contrast,
'Hmm, shower first?'
sat leisurely on the bed, swinging his feet.
This was routine for him.
Seeing Aiko so ill at ease, Takuya decided to shower first, figuring it'd calm her nerves.
A bit later.
Maybe thanks to his consideration—when Takuya emerged, freshly showered, Aiko wore a resigned, fate-accepting expression.
Ah, she hadn't undressed.
He'd asked her not to before he went in.
Anyway, her face now said,
'She's braced for it.'
I grinned at her expression and approached.
"Well then, all prepared?"
"Yes, thanks to you."
With that, I silently removed her top.
Her sweater came off, then her bra unclasped, revealing her plump figure and massive breasts in full view.
Obviously not on the otherworldly level of Miyuki or Haruka, but impossibly huge for a Japanese woman.
'Perfect handful volume.'
Takuya thought, reaching for her breasts.
Mol-cang~♥
At his touch, she looked flustered briefly, then composed herself.
After fondling them a bit, I noticed her lips free and kissed her.
"Churp. Smooch. Muah."
She didn't resist this time either.