My daily life with the Shiina sisters

On Saturday, Shiina Mahiru got up from the big bed in her bedroom in Imagawa Annex.

She first smoothed her messy long hair, got out of bed and washed up, then went to wake up Imagawa Kaede. Seeing him being lazy and asking for a kiss as usual, Shiina Mahiru couldn't help but think helplessly, when will this guy grow up?

Just as he was calling him to get up and helping him take out suitable clothes from the closet, she was hugged from behind and then gently kissed on the right cheek.

Looking at his tilted head on his shoulder, his slightly raised mouth, and his still sleepy face, Shiina Mahiru's heartbeat slightly accelerated, but he overturned his previous thoughts. In fact, he thought it was good like this.

She liked him for being a little childish like this.

Coming out of his room, Shiina Mahiru prepared today's breakfast very carefully just like last time. The people at the table were talking and laughing, and the atmosphere was harmonious. Imagawa Yoshiki no longer worried about whether he should demonstrate his authority as the head of the family.

After dinner, Shiina Mahiru accompanied Mrs. Imagawa to visit the garden. Compared with last time, there were obviously more flowers and plants here. Imagawa Kaede followed them with some concern, but Mrs. Imagawa drove him away on the grounds that he lacked exercise recently, and even asked a gardener to teach him how to take care of flowers and plants.

After sending away her son who was in the way, Mrs. Imagawa said with a smile, "Mahiru, let's go for a walk over there."

As she spoke, she took the lead and took Mahiru's arm in a very intimate manner, while Asai, who was following beside her, also followed silently in the distance.

Seeing this, Shiina Mahiru naturally understood that Mrs. Imagawa wanted to talk to her alone.

"Mahiru, are you having fun in Karuizawa?" Mrs. Imagawa asked with a smile.

"Yeah, I'm very happy. The scenery there is very nice and it is indeed much cooler than Tokyo." Mahiru replied after thinking for a while.

"But Xiao Feng is indeed a bit unromantic. Why does he bring someone else along for a nice vacation?" Mrs. Imagawa said with some complaint.

In response, Shiina Mahiru quickly explained: "Kasan, this is actually my fault. My cousin Mashiro just happened to come to Japan some time ago. Later, she brought Momoko with her."

Upon hearing this, Mrs. Imagawa seemed relieved and said, "It seems to be a coincidence. I thought it was Xiaofeng who asked for it. Mahiru should be wary of good men's fickleness." She blinked as she spoke.

Shiina Mahiru was no longer surprised by her mother-in-law's slightly playful and girlish actions, although they were quite different from what she usually saw in public.

"Well... Feng is still a very nice person." Although she is no longer a virgin... Shiina Mahiru still feels a little shy when discussing such topics with her elders.

"Don't take this lightly. Although it sounds a bit... but given Xiaofeng's situation, even if he doesn't take the initiative, he will still experience many temptations." Mrs. Imagawa said seriously.

Seeing Mrs. Imagawa like this, Shiina Mahiru naturally couldn't just speak well of Imagawa Kaede, after all, it was the advice of an elder. Although it was a bit strange to be advised by her own mother-in-law, for a moment Mahiru also felt that Mrs. Imagawa really treated her as her daughter.

"Okay, I'll pay more attention."

Seeing Shiina Mahiru nod, Mrs. Imagawa also smiled with satisfaction. The two of them also walked to a bench swing and sat down. Mrs. Imagawa held Mahiru's hand and patted it, then she slowed down her tone and said:

"Mahiru, do you know why I chose to be Xiaofeng's fiancée?"

Shiina Mahiru had thought about this question before, but she could never figure it out. The same was true at this moment, so she just shook her head honestly.

"I think you must be confused, right? You are not the best girl in terms of background or talent. There are many suitable girls in other families, but I still chose you."

Shiina Mahiru naturally knows this. As the saying goes, "He who knows others is wise. He who knows himself is enlightened." It is quite difficult for a person to become a wise person. It requires not only brains but also experience. But it is relatively easy to have some self-knowledge, not to mention that there is a genius lady template named Shinomiya Kaguya in the school.

Shiina Mahiru is not a conceited person. Although she is somewhat confident about her appearance, these are almost the standard features of (anime) young ladies. It is still difficult to find a very ugly young lady in the world's vast majority of young ladies. After all, this family is not the emperor who has been practicing incest marriage for a long time. They all marry good-looking people. Over time, although it cannot be said that there are handsome men and beautiful women per capita, the average level should be better than that of the Kansai brother who likes to make soap movies... So it is not without comparison to say this...

When talking about talents, Shiina Mahiru also feels that she is not that outstanding, especially compared with Miss Shinomiya who can clearly see her feet when she lowers her head. The only thing Mahiru can be proud of is that it is really difficult to see her feet when she lowers her head.

"You may not believe it, but the first time I saw you, I felt that you were very suitable. Well, very friendly, no, even better. If you were a boy, I would probably fall in love with you at first sight. Oh, is it not so good to say that?" Mrs. Imagawa said this and made a shy gesture of holding her cheeks with her hands.

For a moment, Shiina Mahiru didn't know how to respond to her mother-in-law's words.

However, Mrs. Imagawa did not seem to need Shiina Mahiru to answer her, as long as she listened carefully. Her tone returned to its original gentleness, and her eyes looked into the distance.

"As his mother, how could I not know what kind of girls he likes? Although it's a bit selfish to say this, because I really didn't consider your feelings at that time, but as a mother, seeing a good girl like you suffer in vain in that environment, I still feel a little bit reluctant. At that time, I did think that if you and Xiaofeng really had no fate, I would adopt you as my adopted daughter. But now it is obviously better. You and Xiaofeng are still destined to be together, and I have a daughter like you as I wished."

"In fact, Xiao Feng is a bit weak. He has been more dependent on others since he was a child, and you are a strong girl. Although your parents are incompetent, alas, how competent are we? But let Mahiru's past be in the past. Don't feel psychologically burdened, and don't think that you are not good enough. You are the best one that I recognize. You can come to me to talk about anything. Just think of me as your mother!"

If Imagawa Kaede were here, he would probably see from his mother the charm of that man who stretched out his hand to you and said, "Be my son!"

Of course, if that man were to reach out to everyone present, how would you respond? (Fake comment.)

At this moment, Shiina Mahiru's heart was in a mess. She listened quietly to Mrs. Imagawa's heartfelt words, and every word was like a sharp knife, piercing her heart. She thought of the grievances she had suffered over the years, the days when she was ignored by her parents, regarded as a burden, and faced an empty home alone. A feeling of bitterness welled up in her heart.

However, at the same time, Mrs. Imagawa's sincere feelings warmed her heart like the warm sun in winter. She felt an understanding and care she had never experienced before, and this feeling made her feel extremely happy and satisfied.

Her eyes were red in an instant, and crystal tears rolled in her eyes, as if they would fall at any time. Her lips trembled slightly, as if she wanted to say something, but couldn't. Finally, she could no longer control her emotions, and threw herself into Mrs. Imagawa's arms, as if she had found a harbor to rely on.

She soon felt a familiar feeling, like a quilt bathed in the warm winter sun, or a cup of hot tea when she first stepped into the room in the dead of winter. It was like the warm spring breeze blowing through the calm and numb body, creating ripples, or like the stars twinkling in the night sky, dazzling and intoxicating. And this feeling, she had only experienced in Aunt Xiaoxue and Imagawa Kaede for many years.

When her emotions gradually calmed down, Mrs. Imagawa wiped her tears and said:

"Do you know Princess Kate?"

Shiina Mahiru naturally knew this person, and she secretly regarded her as an idol in her heart. As for why she was not from the Japanese royal family...

"Ah."

"Her family is actually just an ordinary middle-class family, but she was able to marry into the British royal family. Being well-matched is not only about wealth and status, but also about family education and quality of life."

This is a lie. Kate Middleton's family background can be said to be comparable to that of the royal family. Although she herself is regarded as a commoner, there are not many families comparable to the royal family in the UK. Her father, Michael Middleton, is actually of noble origin and is related to Edward IV. Although the family has declined, it still retains the estate and business. At the same time, she was a classmate of William and was nurtured by her parents like a treasure since she was a child. This laid a solid academic foundation for her and also cultivated her social skills and etiquette. It can only be said that she is "middle class" compared to the royal family and other great nobles.

"Mahiru, don't be too stressed about the afternoon tea party, and I'll let Kisaragi accompany you."

"Well, Feng also told me to be more casual, listen more, watch more and talk less."

Mrs. Imagawa seemed amused by her son's opinion:

"Hahaha, Xiao Feng isn't really good at socializing. But there's nothing wrong with what he said."

With the power of the Imagawa family, Shiina Mahiru really doesn't need to be polite to others. A simple smile to maintain social distance will be enough, especially now that she and Imagawa Kaede have a good relationship and she is accompanied by Mito Kisaragi.

PS: This chapter costs 3k.

I’m getting busier and busier recently as the year draws to a close. After all, fungi have to eat too, everyone understands…e=(′o｀*)))Alas.

good night.