Looking at Goto Hitori's somewhat evasive eyes, the Gotou Couple's gazes gradually became suspicious.
"After all that, she couldn't really be making it all up, could she? Hitori, she...
Is she that amazing, to be able to weave such a vivid story?"
Seeing her family's growing distrust, Goto Hitori quickly spoke up.
"I can invite them, but we just met not long ago. Isn't it a bit too soon to have them over?"
"There's nothing wrong with it. Bringing friends home is a very normal thing. You can ask them."
"Alright then, but I'm not sure if they'll all come."
Goto Hitori hesitated for a moment, then nodded and agreed, thinking to herself.
"Anyway, Tanaka said he'd come to my house to tutor me and draw. Maybe I'll just have him come this weekend."
If Tanaka Masao knew what Goto Hitori was thinking, he would definitely tell her.
"As long as you call, I'll be there immediately, letting your family see what wonderful friends you've made."
He had already planned how to greet them for the first meeting.
"Madam, I am your daughter's friend."
"Uncle, you're home."
"Oh, you must be Hitori's little sister. You're truly adorable."
With such polite greetings, he would surely be very popular with them.
Goto Hitori took out her phone and started messaging Tanaka Masao.
"Tanaka, are you home yet?"
"I'm already home. I was actually thinking of messaging you first, but I didn't expect you to beat me to it.
Unbeknownst to me, Bocchi-chan has become so proactive."
Seeing Tanaka Masao's message, Goto Hitori didn't feel anything amiss; instead, she felt a little proud.
Had she grown so much in just one day of training?
Then becoming a socialite and a night queen wouldn't be far off.
Goto Hitori felt capable again and became more open in her chat with Tanaka Masao.
"Tanaka, come to my house this weekend. My parents want to meet you."
"Huh? So sudden? I haven't prepared yet."
"It's okay, my parents will welcome you very much."
"Then... then alright. Let's make it Sunday. I'll bring gifts when I visit."
"Mm, okay, it's a deal then."
Goto Hitori put away her phone, looked at her somewhat expectant family, and said.
"I've already arranged it. My friend will come on Sunday."
"It's actually true."
The Gotou Couple were a little shocked.
"Hitori, she did it."
Goto Nili, on the other hand, leaned in front of Goto Hitori, glanced at her phone, and instantly widened her eyes.
"Wow, Big Sister's phone suddenly has contact information for so many people."
Originally, Goto Hitori's phone only had the contact information for the three people in her family. Today, she added Tanaka Masao and his group of four, as well as Hiratsuka Shizuka and her two other mature... mature female friends.
A total of seven people instantly filled Goto Hitori's... phone contacts.
"Just like a socialite princess."
"Really? Really?"
The Gotou Couple also leaned in and saw the densely packed contact list.
Because of the phone screen size, not all names could fit at once, so what appeared in their eyes were all the names of a few girls, and Tanaka Masao's name was not seen.
This allowed Goto Hitori to escape a predicament.
In short, the Gotou household was quite lively today.
...
The next day, Tanaka Masao spent an uneventful day at school.
The only change might be that his relationship with Kawasaki Saki improved a little.
It all started when Tanaka Masao saw Kawasaki Saki struggling with a problem for a long time and offered to help her solve it.
Facing Tanaka Masao's kindness, Kawasaki Saki did not refuse.
However, after experiencing Tanaka Masao's meticulous, easy-to-understand, and simple guidance for the first time, Kawasaki Saki became somewhat addicted.
During her studies, there were many problems she hadn't understood, and now that she finally had someone who could help her, she naturally didn't want to let go.
But after only trying once, she felt too shy to ask again. At this point, it was Tanaka Masao's turn to make an appearance.
He once again proactively offered guidance, and after going back and forth multiple times, Kawasaki Saki learned to take the initiative herself and no longer felt shy or embarrassed.
The simple school day ended, and after school, Tanaka Masao and Yukinoshita Yukino arrived at a nearby bike shop.
Yukinoshita Yukino carefully picked out a blue electric scooter.
Tanaka Masao thought she might have chosen this scooter because of the two pointed decorations on the front, which looked a bit like cat ears.
Tanaka Masao, on the other hand, immediately fell in love with a pink bicycle; only such a color could match his macho identity.
However, it was a pity that, perhaps because this bike was specially designed for women, it didn't quite fit Tanaka Masao's physique.
This resulted in Tanaka Masao riding it looking like an uncle from a hentai manga paired with a petite and delicate girl, creating a quite visually impactful sight.
To prevent the bicycle from having to bear a weight that did not belong to its size, under Yukinoshita Yukino's arbitrary decision, Tanaka Masao could only choose an ordinary white bicycle.
Tanaka Masao rode his bicycle down the road, with Yukinoshita Yukino beside him, and he complained.
"This white bike really has no soul. Should I buy a can of paint and spray it the way I like?"
"Tanaka-kin's tastes are indeed strange, but I don't recommend you do that."
"Why?"
"Because I'd be embarrassed to be seen with you like that."
"If it can make Yukino feel embarrassed, then I should try it even more."
"Then I should also try buying some tools to deal with rebellious Tanaka-kin."
"Tools?"
"Mm, I think a taser, a whip, and things like that would be good."
"Yukino, you're playing so perversely!"
Tanaka Masao exclaimed and sped up his cycling.
Watching Tanaka Masao flee, Yukinoshita Yukino accelerated.
He ran, she chased; he couldn't escape even with wings.
Seeing Yukinoshita Yukino catch up, Tanaka Masao's lips curved into a faint smile.
"Yukino, do you know something?"
"What is it?"
"That electric scooters have a speed limit, but bicycles' speed depends on my legs.
So, as long as I speed up, I can completely shake you off."
"Can you do that?"
"Don't underestimate my potential, Mashiro-chan! Let Yukino witness the bond between us, woo-ah-ah..."
Tanaka Masao stood up and pedaled the new bike, which ordinary people would carefully cherish and be reluctant to ride.
"You've already named your bike so quickly? My Blue Meow won't give up either."