Chapter 281: Wrapping Up for Now, New Arrangements
"Sorry, I was too hasty this time. Also, I'm just a high school student—I don't know that much about things.
I just feel like I really like Yoshino and Yoshinon, and after learning a bit about you, Miss Nagisa, living together in the future wouldn't necessarily be out of the question.
After all, we're all adults. Some things can be discussed openly.
And both Yoshino and Yoshinon think it's very feasible. Miss Nagisa, you don't have to reject it so strongly right now.
There's still a lot of time ahead. A lot of things don't need a definite answer immediately. Careful, long-term thinking is more realistic."
Franklin bowed slightly in apology, winked at Yoshino and Yoshinon, and walked out the door.
As the door closed, Nagisa let out a long breath and sat down on the bed.
Thinking carefully over Franklin's words, she gradually recovered from the earlier chaos.
Seeing the two little ones sneaking toward the door, Nagisa's cheeks flushed red again. After taking a few deep breaths, she pushed down her embarrassment and grew much more serious.
"Yoshino, Yoshinon, both of you come here. This needs to be explained clearly.
According to what Mr. Franklin said, you're no longer children.
How could you have that kind of idea? I'm your mother, and you two are his girlfriends.
Why would you do something like that? It's completely wrong. We have to correct this thinking right now."
At Nagisa's call, Yoshinon quickly grabbed the doorknob, about to open it and bolt, when she felt resistance.
Peeking through the crack, she saw Franklin standing outside, smiling as he held the knob.
"Be good. Explain properly."
In Yoshinon's despairing gaze, her hand let go against her will, and the door shut firmly.
Feeling Nagisa's icy stare, Yoshinon sighed softly and followed Yoshino back to the bed.
Outside the door, Franklin smiled faintly, stopped paying attention to the room, and headed toward Origami's room.
After knocking, a voice inside told him to come in.
When he entered, all four people looked at him. Origami's father and mother regarded Franklin with complicated emotions.
They had watched Franklin grow up and were generally satisfied with him. Handing Origami over to him was something they could accept.
But the recent developments had shaken their worldview tremendously. They wanted to lecture him but didn't know where to start.
Origami's father sighed heavily and looked at Franklin seriously.
"Kid, I won't say much else. Treat Origami and Chiyogami well.
Otherwise… otherwise I'll risk this old life to give you a beating."
"Dad, what are you saying? Lin is really good to me, and he'll be even better in the future."
Chiyogami finished shyly. Expressionless Origami nodded lightly right after.
"I trust Lin. He'll always be good to us. Mom and Dad, don't worry."
Seeing both daughters firmly on Franklin's side, Origami's father was speechless and helpless. In the end, he could only sigh.
"Is the old Tobiichi house still there? We can't keep staying here forever.
It's still early—let's pack up and head home.
And you're all still young. Living together is a bit too soon. At least wait until college, right?"
Origami's expression stayed calm. Seeing this, Chiyogami had to steel herself and push forward.
"The house isn't there anymore, but my salary is really high. Paying a down payment or…"
Franklin hadn't just been standing there. He had already used his domain to check the houses Reine had bought—one next door, one a bit farther away.
After instantly remodeling and decorating both with Illusory World Genesis, Franklin cleared his throat lightly and interrupted Chiyogami.
"The house issue is already taken care of. There's a standalone courtyard about a hundred meters from here—plenty of room for you, Father-in-law and Mother-in-law.
All daily necessities are prepared. The decor is exactly the same as the home you lived in…"
Hearing this, Origami's parents looked a little better.
"As for where Origami and Chiyogami want to live, that's up to them. Rooms are prepared over there too, and their rooms here will always be available."
After winking at Origami and Chiyogami, the two instantly understood Franklin's meaning: prioritizing calming Mom and Dad was the top concern.
"You prepared everything thoroughly. Looks like you'd already planned how to convince us.
Sigh. I don't have anything else to say. Young people's matters should be settled among young people.
We really can't keep up with the times anymore. I'll just say it again: treat them well.
We watched you grow up, so we know your character. We just don't know if it's changed in recent years."
Franklin nodded repeatedly in agreement, then snapped his fingers and instantly teleported everyone outside the standalone courtyard a hundred meters away.
The familiar exterior and design left Origami and Chiyogami stunned for a long while.
Franklin stepped forward first, used the keys he'd gotten from Reine to open the door, and placed all the keys on the shoe cabinet in the entryway.
"Father-in-law, Mother-in-law, don't just stand outside looking. Origami and Chiyogami too—from now on, this is the new home.
The keys are on the shoe cabinet. Get familiar with it; it's time to start a new life."
Time quickly jumped to seven in the evening. Dinner was over, and eleven girls sat around the slightly enlarged dining table:
Mana Takamiya, Shiori Takamiya, Kotori Itsuka, Reine Murasame, Origami Tobiichi, Chiyogami Tobiichi, Kurumi Tokisaki, Yoshino, Yoshinon, Tohka, and Himekawa Nagisa.
Feeling everyone's gazes on him, Franklin scratched his head, then looked at them seriously.
"The travel destination has already been planned by Reine. We're going to Okinawa. First we need to confirm numbers.
Origami and Chiyogami want to stay and show their parents around the new Tenchou City this time, so they won't be coming.
Everyone else should be free, right?"
"Okinawa? That must be really expensive. Mr. Franklin, why don't you just take Yoshino and Yoshinon? I don't need to go—it would be too wasteful."
The moment Nagisa spoke, every gaze turned to her. Being stared at by so many girls, Nagisa's cheeks visibly flushed red.
"Ahem. Miss Nagisa, don't worry about that. It's just a small expense. And if you don't go,
Yoshino and Yoshinon definitely won't be happy. So it's settled.
For now, that's everything. Everyone can wash up and head to your rooms.
Mana, Shiori—stay back. There's something I want to talk to you about. Also, it's about time I helped restore your bodies."