Tokyo Three Generations

She cursed as she spoke, but at the same time, she couldn't bear to abandon her son.

Fortunately, because Hiroshi Takasaki usually enjoys drinking, he always keeps hangover medicine at home. She took out the hangover medicine from the drawer, rinsed it with warm water, and then poured it down her son's throat with a cup.

Jun Takasaki, who was initially a bit dazed, gradually regained his usual sharpness after drinking the powder.

After finishing his drinks at the bar, seeing that his cousin was already a bit drunk, Komuro called a car for him and took him home.

When I returned home and felt the familiar atmosphere, everything that had just happened, though vividly remembered, felt distant, as if it were a dream.

Yes, a cat dream.

"Are you feeling better?" Mio Takasaki asked irritably, looking at her son's gradually clearing eyes.

"I feel much better, thank you, Mom..." Jun Takasaki quickly thanked her.

"Honestly, you're such a grown-up, why do you still make your mother worry?" Takasaki Mio scolded again. "You're like this when I'm home, but when I'm not, do you turn on me?"

This is truly an upheaval.

At this moment, following the lady's instructions, the maid brought over a hot towel. Takasaki Mio took the hot towel and carefully wiped her son's face and neck, which also dispelled much of the smell of alcohol on him.

After wiping, she glared at her son with disgust.

"You're covered in sweat and alcohol, and your hair is all sticky. You're filthy! Go take a shower right now!"

Although her words were harsh, such meticulous care was enough to demonstrate her true feelings.

—If it were her husband coming home drunk, she would have told him to go to hell long ago and wouldn't care.

Jun Takasaki originally intended to obey his mother's orders and take a bath, but as his eyes darted around, he froze—

A person who shouldn't normally be in his house was sitting quietly on the sofa in his living room.

No way?

Am I really so drunk that I'm completely out of it?

But even if I'm seeing things today, I should be seeing that Miao Meng, right? How could it be someone who is the complete opposite of Miao Meng?

Jun Takasaki raised his hand and rubbed his eyes, only to find that he didn't seem to be hallucinating.

"Mu? What are you doing at my house?"

As her son's question came to her attention, Mio Takasaki also realized what was going on.

Concern can cloud judgment; seeing her son's drunken state, she even forgot that there was a guest at the door.

Noticing that Wakaba Mutsumi wasn't good with words, she quickly explained on her behalf, "Miss Wakaba just happened to be passing by today, and Kenji saw her, so he told me, and I invited her over for a visit—"

Just passing by?

Takasaki Jun was just drunk, not really confused. He couldn't imagine why Ruoye Mu would need to "pass by" his house.

Mom is definitely trying to save face for the little girl.

After figuring it out, he quickly chimed in, "Oh, I see! What a coincidence... Mu, I'm really glad you could come to my house as a guest."

Then, he laughed sheepishly, "Sorry, I made you see me lose my composure."

However, Wakaba Mutsu thought otherwise.

Although the aunt had been "scolding" her son, the perceptive woman could clearly see that there was not a trace of dislike or disgust towards him in her aunt's behavior, which was completely different from her mother's cold and distant attitude towards her.

Her meticulous care for her son was something she had almost never experienced before.

This is the normal mother-son relationship she wants... Why can't she have something that everyone else has?

She had been sitting silently in her seat the whole time, not because she couldn't speak, but because she was moved and even a little longing for it.

So, where exactly does the problem lie?

She was originally prone to internal conflict, and she would always attribute the cause to herself—that she was not good enough in this or that way, which disappointed and upset her mother.

However, ever since she met Chun, both he and her aunt would tell her bluntly—you are already very good, the problem is with others, you deserve better.

These weren't just polite words; they were clearly from the bottom of their hearts, so she gradually came to believe them.

Turns out, I am someone who deserves to be loved and noticed.

Since the bad things don't come from ourselves, it means we can discard them.

Bad moods can be discarded, bad classmates can be discarded, and bad mothers and families can be discarded as well.

Furthermore, if we discard the bad things, we can pursue the better ones, right?

It seemed that the best and most desirable model in her eyes was already right in front of her.

If she were part of this family, and treated as one by Auntie and Chun, that would be perfect... she thought to herself.

When this thought popped into her head, she felt no shame or embarrassment—because for her, there was absolutely no need to feel ashamed of such a longing.

"Becoming family...it would be nice to become family..."

The voices in my heart rose and fell, eventually seeming to converge into a single call.

A lifeless, empty heart seemed to be infused with some kind of energy.

At this moment, Jun Takasaki nodded shyly to Mutsuka Wakaba—he could only keep his distance because he was afraid of offending her with his alcohol fumes.

"Mu, it's rare for you to come over today. Wait for me, I'm going to take a shower and I'll be right back!"

"Hmm, it's alright, go ahead and tidy up." A slight smile curved Wakaba Mutsu's lips, revealing a pleasant expression. "I can wait, as long as it takes..."

79. A child is like a mother.

"I can wait, as long as it takes..."

Seeing the girl, who was initially quiet and aloof, suddenly reveal such a serene and gentle smile, Jun Takasaki was instantly stunned.

My brain, which was already foggy from the alcohol, suddenly felt a sense of peace, as if I could just fall asleep in front of her.

However, he knew it was too impolite, so he smiled and waved to Wakaba Mutsu. "Wait for me!"

After saying that, he found two changes of clothes, then rushed into the bathroom, turned on the shower and started showering.

While he went to take a shower, Mio Takasaki finally turned her attention back to Mutsumi Wakaba.

"Xiao Mu, I'm sorry to have made you laugh, my son was really out of control today."

“No…Auntie, I don’t think there’s a problem.” Ruoye Mu shook her head. “Now that Jun has grown up, it’s normal for him to have social engagements. My dad…he often comes home very late after drinking too.”

It was only then that Mio Takasaki remembered that Mutsumi Wakaba's father, Takafumi Wakaba, was also a famous comedian.

Judging from his allowing his wife to abuse their daughter like this, he probably isn't a good father either.

Even if he wasn't aiding and abetting evil, he at least neglected and ignored his daughter.

Ruo Yemu said that her father often went out for business dinners and drank alcohol, which seems to fit this assessment.

Thinking of this, she thought of her husband again, and couldn't help but feel even more sympathy for Ruoye Mu.

"Good child, you've really gone through a lot." She couldn't help but say with emotion.

Then, fearing it might damage her son's image in the eyes of young girls, she changed her previous sternness towards him and took the initiative to say a few good words for him. "Actually, Chun is very rare like this. He has very good living habits, studies diligently and is self-disciplined. He has never been involved in those bad habits of partying and drinking. He is also serious and hardworking in his work. As his mother, I am very proud of him."

She was actually worrying for nothing, because in Wakaba Mutsu's mind, Takasaki Jun's image was already perfect, and what happened just now was not a black mark at all.

“I know, Auntie.” She nodded gently. “He is indeed a child you can be proud of… Both I and others have benefited from his kindness, and we all admire him. I… I also want to take him as my role model and become someone who can face the world head-on.”

Ruoye Mutsu's words were somewhat exaggerated, but they hit his mother's bullseye.

For Takasaki Mio, complimenting her son made her happier than complimenting herself, and she could also tell that Wakaba Mutsumi wasn't lying insincerely, but genuinely thought so.

Sincerity is the key to delivering the purest emotional value.

"You're going too far, I'm embarrassed." To avoid appearing too proud in front of a child, she covered her mouth and chuckled. "Xiao Mu, you don't need to take anyone as a role model. As long as you grow up healthy, you can become someone others admire. Trust me, I will never misjudge you."

The two exchanged compliments, creating a very harmonious atmosphere and bringing them much closer together.

This also shows that Ruo Yemu has indeed grown up unconsciously—if it were a few months ago, she would probably be too nervous to speak just sitting here, but now she can communicate smoothly in front of her aunt.

Isn't this the result of Jun Takasaki's hard work? So it's perfectly normal for her to be grateful.

Because they were having such a good time chatting, Mio Takasaki couldn't help but make the suggestion.

"Xiao Mu, I met you unexpectedly today. Although we had a nice chat, it was still a bit rushed. So next time you come, please tell Chun in advance so I can make preparations."

next time?

Does this mean that Auntie approves of me and allows me to visit as a guest with dignity? Ruoye Mutsu felt another surge of joy.

But soon, her expression turned somewhat embarrassed. "Thank you, Auntie. I... I don't know when the next time will be. Today... I came here when my mom wasn't looking."

Ruo Yemu is indeed naive, but naivety does not mean she is completely incapable of lying. In fact, what she said was a lie; she was intentionally trying to gain sympathy from her aunt.

In fact, since that trip to Akita, Minami Mori hasn't paid much attention to Mutsumi Wakaba's affairs. This time, she left home saying she wanted to go and see outside the Takasaki family's house, and her mother didn't stop her.

Sure enough, as soon as Takasaki Mio heard Wakaba Mutsumi playing the victim, she couldn't stand it anymore.

"What? Is she still bullying you?" she asked indignantly, her brows furrowing.

For Mio Takasaki, at this point, Mutsumi Wakaba was no longer a "child who suddenly appeared," but rather "her son's adorable junior."

Since they are such lovely juniors, it's no problem to help them in any way possible, as long as it doesn't affect our own family.

She thought about it for a moment. Although it was someone else's family matter and she shouldn't interfere, it would be a great pity to let such a lovely child be ruined if she completely ignored it.

Besides, since our son has put in so much effort, it would be such a waste if it all went down the drain.

Since the son couldn't scare anyone, the mother should step in and see what's so great about this big star.

With this in mind, she made a decision immediately.

“Well then, when you get home, tell your mother that I’d like to bring my son to visit her. I hope she’ll do me the honor—” After saying that, she looked at Ruoye Mu seriously, “Mutsu, there are some things I might be more effective if I talk to her in person.”

Ruo Yemu originally only intended to play the victim, but she didn't expect her lie to have such a good effect than she had anticipated, which almost left her speechless.

"You...you want to come to my house?"

“What’s wrong with that? My son is your friend, so it’s normal for mothers to visit each other, right?” Takasaki Mio replied with a smile. “Or rather, Mutsu, you don’t welcome us visiting?”

"No...no!" Wakaba Mutsu quickly shook her head. "I'd love to...you'd be more than happy to welcome me. I...I'll tell you when I get back."

Overwhelmed with surprise, she finally understood where Jun Takasaki had learned his obsession with appearance and his fearless, carefree attitude.

Like a mother to her son, the aunt is also very dignified.

If Ye Mu knew that her aunt had recently suffered a huge blow and had almost become a laughing stock, but after the two of them met, she could not see any frustration or discouragement in her aunt, nor did she give up on herself. Not only did she treat her with respect, but she also stood up for her when she was playing the victim... She was moved once again.

I really want to be like her.

No, I can't be like her, I can't do it... But, how wonderful it would be if I were her daughter... That's the kind of mother I want, someone I can rely on, someone I can trust, someone I can completely and safely hide under her wing, being a carefree child.

"Okay, it's settled then!" Seeing that Wakaba Mutsumi had agreed, Takasaki Mio nodded. "Your mother is a very busy person, so she can decide the time. Anyway, I'll be staying home most of the time, so I can come visit anytime. I'll just wait for your news—"

She didn't say what would happen if Minami didn't agree to her "visiting" because she was absolutely certain that the other woman would have to agree.

Although Senmina is a big star, she is not afraid. If the other party does not give her face, then the other party will have to bear the consequences.

At that moment, Junya Takasaki hurriedly finished showering, changed his clothes in the bathroom, and came out.

After taking a shower, it felt like every pore on my body felt refreshed, and my previously hazy brain seemed to clear up.

The effects of the alcohol had worn off, and he had finally regained his normal feeling.

He walked back to his mother and Wakaba Mutsu with light steps.

"Son, you're back just in time." As soon as she saw him, Takasaki Mio stated her earlier decision directly. "Make some preparations; it looks like we'll be visiting Xiao Mu's house soon—"

"Huh?" This unexpected turn of events left Jun Takasaki speechless with surprise.

"What are you whining about?" The mother waved her hand impatiently. "Let's go and support Mutsu. Let Ms. Mori know that even if we're back in Tokyo, we can still outmaneuver her. That way, she won't dare to bully Mutsu so easily."

Uh… Jun Takasaki was speechless for a moment.

He wasn't against his mother's decision, but... he was worried about something else.

After all, her father had once pursued Sammi Nami and even considered marriage. However, the relationship fell apart because Sammi Nami was unwilling to give up her acting career, so he turned to his mother for a marriage alliance.

Although it's not a big deal after all these years, it would still be a bit embarrassing to be exposed to someone's face.

His mother was unlikely to give Mori Minami much face when she came over, but what if Mori Minami said something like, "Hmph, what are you so smug about? You're just eating my leftovers." He couldn't even imagine what that would mean.

In any case, we cannot let things fall apart to this extent.

"Uh...isn't that a bit inappropriate, Mom? I'm not saying visiting is wrong, it's just that we're in the eye of the storm right now. If you go out rashly, it might affect your mood and give people something to talk about."