Satou and the others stayed at Tadokoro Megumi's hometown for five days. Originally, Satou wanted to go back to school quickly, but everyone was too enthusiastic, forcing them to stay a few more days.
During these days, Satou and Tadokoro Megumi were as before, as if they had forgotten what happened that night.
"Are you leaving so soon? The holiday isn't over yet, is it? You can stay a few more days."
Tadokoro Masako saw Satou and the others off at the train station, saying with some regret.
"It's not good to keep bothering you."
Satou couldn't help but smile awkwardly.
Of course, the main reason was that Tadokoro Megumi's mother and the others had secretly regarded him as their future son-in-law and were extremely enthusiastic towards him, which made him feel a bit uncomfortable.
"Not at all. You all help out at the shop every day; it's us who feel bad instead."
Tadokoro Masako said with a smile.
"That's right. We'll be troubled when you leave; we won't know how to face those customers."
The uncles also said one after another.
With Satou, Yukihira Soma, and the others helping in the kitchen for the past few days, the restaurant's business was excellent. Everyone highly praised the dishes made by Satou and the others.
Now that Satou and his friends were leaving, they were still quite reluctant.
"Come visit often when you have time!"
Tadokoro Megumi's grandfather waved his hand and said with a smile.
"Yes, definitely."
Satou said.
"Then we'll be going. Everyone, head back."
Tadokoro Megumi bowed to her family and said.
"Wait a moment."
Tadokoro Masako suddenly remembered something. She walked up to Satou, handed him a red charm, and said, "This will bless you with a calm mind for studying."
Satou took it and looked at the red charm. It had the six Chinese characters "Academic achievement amulet" (Academic Achievement Amulet) written on it, and he felt it looked familiar. Didn't Tadokoro Megumi have one of these too?
Did she really see him as her son-in-law?
This made him quite helpless.
"Eh? This is…"
Yuki Yoshino and the others were surprised.
"I remember Megumi has one too, right?"
Yukihira Soma rubbed his head and said.
"Ah, this is something Megumi's mother specially got from the shrine yesterday."
Tadokoro Megumi's grandfather said with a smile.
Tadokoro Megumi's cheeks immediately flushed red. She understood her mother's meaning and secretly glanced at Satou.
"Auntie is so biased! Why don't we have one?"
Yuki Yoshino couldn't help but whine playfully.
"Haha, everyone has one too."
Tadokoro Masako smiled gently, then took out three identical charms and handed them to everyone.
Then she took Satou's and personally hung it around his neck.
"Although I don't object to your relationship, you are still young now, and you should prioritize your studies. Once you graduate, I will absolutely not object."
Tadokoro Masako gave Satou a gentle smile and tidied his collar, just like she would her own junior.
Satou was a bit helpless. Although Yukihira Soma and the others also had one, it felt like this was specially prepared for him.
Over the past few days, Tadokoro Masako had also been very gentle and kind to him, with a benevolent attitude.
"Mom…"
Tadokoro Megumi's cheeks flushed crimson upon hearing her mother's words. She wanted to explain something but was too embarrassed to speak.
Satou also felt a bit ashamed, but he couldn't very well tell Tadokoro Megumi's mother that the incident was purely a misunderstanding and that he accidentally had an intimate relationship with her daughter, could he?
However, he still hid the amulet inside his clothes and said, "Yes, thank you, Auntie."
Tadokoro Masako smiled slightly and said, "Young people should prioritize their studies. Study hard."
At this moment, the train entered the station.
"Then we'll be going. Everyone, head back."
Tadokoro Megumi waved her hand and said.
Then, everyone walked into the train together.
The train quickly started moving. Satou looked through the window, and Tadokoro Masako and the others were still standing at the station, waving goodbye.
"Satou, would you like some tea?"
At this moment, Tadokoro Megumi came over with a cup of tea and said.
"Ah, thank you, Megumi."
Satou quickly took it, accidentally touching her soft, delicate hand.
Tadokoro Megumi's face immediately flushed red, and she darted away like a little rabbit.
Thinking about the things between them, Satou felt a headache.
Indeed, he was still too indecisive when it came to emotions.
He felt very guilty thinking about how kind Tadokoro Megumi's mother was to him, treating him completely as her future son-in-law, while he couldn't give Tadokoro Megumi any promises.
On the other side, Tadokoro Megumi was also taking out her own amulet, lost in thought.
"Am I really only able to marry Satou? But what about Erina Nakiri?"
She said with some distress.
After several hours of travel, everyone finally returned to Far Moon.
"Whew, finally back! It feels like coming home!"
Yuki Yoshino spread her arms and let out a happy sigh.
"Then, Satou, we'll be going first. We still have luggage to unpack."
Tadokoro Megumi smiled at Satou and said.
"Okay, goodbye, everyone."
Satou also waved his hand and said.
He had already sent messages to Erina Nakiri and the others when he returned this morning, and he missed them very much now.
"When you have time, remember to bring Erina Nakiri to Polar Star Dormitory to play."
Ryoko Sakaki brushed her hair behind her ear and said with a smile.
"Mm."
Satou nodded, then dragged his luggage to Erina Nakiri's mansion.
As soon as he entered, Miltank, Chansey, and a few other small spirits gathered around him, rubbing against him like little puppies waiting for their owner to come home.
"Hehe, good little ones."
Satou said with a smile, stroking their heads.
When he went for the exam, he had already left enough food for them. Little spirits were not ordinary pets; they were very smart and knew how to take care of themselves.
"Satou, are you back?"
At this moment, a surprised voice rang out. Erina Nakiri, wearing loungewear, walked out of the living room, looking at him with joy.
"Yes, I'm back."
Satou said with a smile.
"You must be tired."
Erina Nakiri quickly walked over, picked up a pair of slippers by the door, and knelt down to help him change his shoes.
"Hmm?"
Satou was slightly surprised. Erina Nakiri was being so good to him now that he felt a bit unaccustomed to it.
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