Oh no! They all seem a bit off!

Chapter 165 Taking them to meet my parents
11:35 a.m.

Makoto Akizuki and his group arrived in Takamatsu City by Shinkansen.

"It's been a long time..."

Looking at the station, which was both familiar and unfamiliar, Akizuki Makoto's face was filled with emotion, and he once again felt a real connection to going home.

The last time he went home was during winter break half a year ago. Since then, he hasn't come back, not even for spring break or Golden Week.

"Let's go, I've already arranged a car. We'll go straight to the port to catch a yacht."

"Alright, then I'll take you away."

Qiu Yuecheng nodded and led them out of the station, following the bustling crowd. They found the people that Ji Yexue had arranged to meet them.

Because they had a lot of luggage, a total of three vehicles were arranged: one vehicle was used specifically to store their luggage, and the other two were for passengers.

Upon arriving at Takamatsu Port, several ships were docked, heading to different destinations, along with fishing boats. A pungent, fishy smell filled the air.

Whenever the sea breeze blows in their faces, everyone except Qiuyue and her brother can't help but frown.

"Haha, Dongzi and I are already used to this smell. Even if it smelled worse, we wouldn't feel anything."

Seeing everyone's reaction, Akizuki Makoto couldn't help but burst into laughter. Besides farming, his family also went out to sea to fish for a living.

He started going out to sea to fish with his father when he was in junior high school, and he had long been accustomed to the smell of the sea.

“My brother used to always have a fishy smell, which was unpleasant and I didn’t like it.”

Dongzi shook her head, thinking of the stench emanating from her older brother in the past, and pouted.

"Let's get on the boat quickly, the main problem is the fishy smell here, it's awful."

Ji Yexue waved her hand, trying to dispel the stench in the air, but it was to no avail.

So she urged everyone to walk to the harbor and find the luxury yacht docked at the shore.

This yacht is the size of a small ship, and it is fully equipped.

Whether it's the shower room, the music room, the guest rooms for ten people, or the entertainment room...

After boarding the yacht, Akizuki looked around at the deserted deck and asked curiously, "Isn't there anyone to operate the boat?"

Ji Yexue glanced at him and replied, "I can drive a boat, and this yacht is equipped with automatic cruise control; it just needs to be set up."

Operating a yacht is not difficult; you can easily master it after a short time.

This doesn't feel like learning to drive. The ocean is vast and boundless, so there's no need to worry about crashing into anything.

"Let me show you around the facilities on this yacht and assign you rooms."

As Ji Yexue spoke, she walked into the cabin and led them inside the yacht.

All the rooms were the same size and equipped, so they didn't hesitate and chose their rooms one by one. Then they went to familiarize themselves with the music room, small living room, dining room, cooking room, and drinking room.

As expected of a luxury yacht costing hundreds of millions of yen, it has all the amenities one could need.

Ji Yexue had already set up automatic cruise according to the navigation, and the destination was Nanmu Island, which was more than 30 kilometers away.

Makoto Akizuki and Fuyuko also chose a guest room, showing no intention of going home.

After all, it would feel strange and a bit disappointing if the others came all this way and went back to stay there.

As for the parents, all I need to do is show my face and give an explanation, right?

They didn't come back to their hometown for a vacation this time; they stayed together.

After everyone had put away their luggage, they gathered in the small lounge in the cabin, enjoying drinks, the sea breeze, and the vast blue ocean.

Shiina Maki chuckled and said, "Hehe, I'm so excited! I bought a lot of souvenirs yesterday. I wonder if Uncle and Aunt will like them."

Akizuki Makoto had already contacted his parents beforehand, telling them that he was going home today and that he would be arriving around that time. He also mentioned that he would be bringing a few friends home to visit.

Therefore, they will be having lunch and dinner at home today.

"Tsk, a lecherous cat eagerly trying to curry favor..."

Ji Yexue clicked her tongue, feeling displeased, but there was nothing she could say.

She also prepared generous gifts, which were carefully selected by herself.

In order to find out what middle-aged people like, she specifically asked her parents, and even her grandfather!

"I've also prepared something, but it's just some fruit and tea, nothing special."

Rie Niijima echoed the two, showing she had some manners to some extent.

Since I've paid a visit and been invited to dinner, it's natural to bring some gifts.

She couldn't compare to Shiina Maki and Himeya Yuki, after all, she simply wanted to give a gift.

"That's fine, why be so polite?"

Qiu Yuecheng chuckled and said, "My parents won't accept anything too expensive."

Rin Shiraishi asked somewhat uneasily, "Akizuki-kun, I only prepared a little bit of dessert, is that alright?"

"of course can."

Akizuki nodded in agreement. Even if the pastries were expensive, it didn't matter, since his parents didn't understand these things.

Little did they know that in Tokyo, a small piece of cake could sell for tens of thousands of yen.

As we chatted, the outline of a small island slowly emerged from the boundless blue ocean.

The low hills, covered in greenery, stand side by side, forming a continuous expanse.

Along the coastal beach, a few small houses of varying sizes stand scattered about.

At a glance, you can see the entire island, giving you the illusion that you could explore the whole island in just a few hours.

This is Ogijima, a peaceful and picturesque island.

In Akizuki Makoto's memory, springtime here was a time of vibrant blossoms on the mountainside, with a cherry blossom grove covering a back mountain peak.

In summer, the area is located by the sea, and the climate is cool and pleasant, allowing you to freely enjoy swimming in the sea on the beach.

In autumn, the mountains are covered with red maple leaves and autumn foliage, turning the entire island into a tapestry of red, yellow, and green.

In winter, the air is very clear, and when you look up at the sky at night, you can see a sky full of stars.

If you're lucky, you might even see the Milky Way and the aurora!
"Wow, what a beautiful island!"

Shiina Maki stood on the railing by the deck, gazing at Ogijima, which was gradually becoming larger in front of her, her eyes sparkling.

For people like them who live on land and have never been to the seaside, island life is like something out of a book.

After all, it's the 21st century now, and it's hard to imagine anyone living a life completely isolated from the world.

"You grew up in a place like this? It really is a nice place..."

Ji Yexue also gazed into the distance, muttering to herself, a slight smile playing on her lips.

A few minutes later, their yacht arrived at the port.

Besides them, there were two fishing boats and a cruise ship docked at the shore. On the harbor docks, dozens of fishermen were busy sorting their catch.

The cruise ship moored at the shore is dark red in color. It is a means of transportation connecting Ogijima Island and Takamatsu City. It runs three times a day, once in the morning, once at noon and once in the evening.

"It looks so familiar."

Upon seeing the deep red cruise ship, Akizuki Makoto was filled with emotion.

After all, he had been taking cruise ships to and from school since he was a child, just like office workers commuting to work.

Furthermore, one cannot be late every day; if one is late, one can only ask for leave for the day or take a boat off the island on one's own.

There are schools on the island, but there is only one kindergarten, and the teachers are a few retired elderly men and women.

When their yacht docked at the shore, the fishermen in the harbor also noticed them.

Qiu Yue recognized them, smiled, waved to them, and shouted, "Uncle, Aunt, I'm back!"

"It's Xiaocheng."

"Hey, Xiao Cheng's back! And Xiao Dongzi came with him too."

Upon hearing his call, the fishermen on the shore all put down what they were doing, waved to him, and smiled.

"Long time no see! How are you all doing, uncles and elders?"

Akizuki Makoto stepped off the yacht and stood on the dark gray concrete dock, exchanging pleasantries and chatting with a group of uncles and elders who surrounded him.

Ji Yexue and the others stood aside, trying hard to suppress their nausea from the fishy smell wafting in the air, their brows furrowed slightly.

"Xiao Cheng, who are they? How did they come with you, and why are they on this kind of boat?"

After exchanging pleasantries, the fishermen noticed the girls standing a short distance behind Akizuki Makoto, and their faces lit up with curiosity.

If it were just one, they could tease and joke about whether Akizuki Makoto had a girlfriend, but with so many, they really couldn't decide for the time being.

If you make casual jokes or teasing, wouldn't it be very embarrassing if you said something wrong?
Akizuki Makoto explained with a smile, "They are my friends. They came back with me, so you could say they're here for a trip."

"Oh, it's Makoto's friend in Tokyo."

"As expected of Tokyoites, they are all very beautiful. How can my daughter compete with them?"

"Xiao Cheng, is there anyone you like here, or do you already have a girlfriend?"

After learning about Akizuki Makoto's relationship with them, the fishermen started teasing him.

Everyone present, especially those with daughters of the same age as Akizuki Makoto, all secretly harbored feelings for him.

Unfortunately, Akizuki Makoto had no interest in any of them and rejected all their confessions.

Afterwards, Akizuki Makoto chatted with the group of uncles and elders for a few more minutes before saying goodbye to them.

After all, Ji Yexue and the others are still waiting, so we can't just think about ourselves.

See you later.

After smiling and waving goodbye to them, Akizuki Makoto led Ji Yexue and her group away from the port and onto a rugged mountain road.

The distance from the port to the residential area in the center of the island is about two kilometers. They have to walk for at least twenty minutes under the scorching afternoon sun!
Fortunately, apart from Shiraishi Rin, everyone else had pretty good stamina, especially Himeyasuki and Shiina Maki, who were not normal women.

Having gained superpowers, their physical abilities have also improved significantly.

But not being tired doesn't mean not being hot. Shiina Maki is the type who sweats easily. After walking for about ten minutes, she was already drenched in sweat, and her loose shirt was soaked with sweat, leaving a dark stain that clung tightly to her skin.

This looks strangely erotic because Maki Shiina has such a great figure.

If we're talking about proportions, Ji Yexue is more perfect; she's very strict about managing her figure.

But from a man's perspective, Shiina Maki is undoubtedly the best and the most exquisite one.

Tell me, who wouldn't like a super hot, slightly chubby woman with a big, perky butt?
"Ha...ha...it's so hot."

Shiina Maki wiped the sweat from her face and asked breathlessly, "Hey, Akizuki-kun, how much longer until we get there? It's so hot."

"This is nothing yet, hang in there a little longer."

Akizuki Makoto wiped the sweat from his face, his breathing slightly heavy.

He has been neglecting exercise lately, and his physical condition seems to have declined considerably.

I never used to feel tired or out of breath when walking this path.

"Isn't there any transportation? Are we going to have to walk this long every time we go in and out?"

Ji Yexue frowned; she hated walking in the scorching sun, as it would damage her skin.

In other words, it will make her, who is perfect, less perfect.

After thinking for a moment, Qiuyue Cheng replied, "I have a motorcycle at home. If you find walking tiring, I can lend it to you."

On this isolated island, there are no buses, not even a single car!

In addition to motorcycles, they also have bicycles, and every household is equipped with one.

"Are you kidding me? I'm not going to ride a motorcycle, but I might consider giving you a ride."

"Oh, what a pampered young lady! Is it because she doesn't know how?"

Unfortunately, I really can't ride a motorcycle. Are you satisfied now?

As Ji Yexue and Qiuyue Cheng bantered back and forth, the air grew even more stifling, but everyone was in high spirits, genuinely feeling that they were on a summer trip called a training camp.

After walking for another ten minutes or so, they left the rugged mountain path and finally entered the residential area.

The Akizuki family home is located in the very center of the residential area; it is a very standard Japanese-style residence.

This type of residence has a solid wood frame and a roof made of layers of bricks and tiles in the shape of a "^".

"...This is it."

Standing in front of his house, looking at the familiar building, Akizuki Makoto felt a surge of excitement and anticipation at returning home.

He pushed open the gate to the courtyard, entered the lush green space, and shouted towards the living room in the central courtyard, "Mother, Father, I'm back!"

His shouts went unanswered; looking out from the courtyard, the living room in the central courtyard was empty.

I suppose my mother and father were inside the house, which is why they didn't hear it.

"Come in, everyone."

Akizuki Makoto didn't pay any attention and beckoned the group of people following behind him to go inside.

He took Dongzi's hand and walked into the living room in the courtyard, shouting again, "Mother, Father, are you there? Dongzi and I are back!"

"Hey, here we come!"

This time, his calls were answered, and a middle-aged woman wearing an apron came out of the kitchen.

Although she is getting on in years and has wrinkles around her eyes and on her face, one can still vaguely tell that she must have been a stunning beauty in her youth.

(End of this chapter)