Tokyo: Rabbit Officer and Her Evil Partner
Chapter 383 - 283: Mother-in-law Meets Son-in-law

Chapter 383: Chapter 283: Mother-in-law Meets Son-in-law

Minamoto Tamako was stunned.

She thought to herself, what kind of logic is this? Why could Mom secretly marry Dad against Grandpa’s wishes, but I have to marry Fujiwara Section Chief according to Grandpa’s wishes?

Isn’t this too unfair?

Before she could voice her thoughts, she saw Kujo Yua sigh deeply, "It’s because of me that Grandpa has been holding a grudge. He doesn’t want you to take the same path as I did, so he’s really insistent this time, with a very firm attitude..."

Minamoto Tamako retorted, "But—"

"However!" Kujo Yua interrupted her, changing her tone and looking troubled, "How could Mom force you on something like this? So I had another argument with Grandpa... Just came back from the Capital City, thinking of tasting a meal cooked by my daughter to comfort myself a little, but alas... sigh."

Minamoto Tamako felt both touched and guilty, quickly hugging Mom, promising that she would personally make her breakfast tomorrow.

Kujo Yui looked relieved, patting her daughter’s little hair tuft, and continued, "Grandpa couldn’t overpower me, so that’s why there’s this condition—if you have a boyfriend, Grandpa won’t force you into an arranged marriage."

"Ah!"

Minamoto Tamako had an expression of ’I see,’ but she still couldn’t quite accept that the elder generation could control her life; it didn’t seem reasonable.

Before she had time to think deeply, Kujo Yua continued, "I also think that you’ve reached the age where you should be in love... Even if you’re busy with your career, you shouldn’t be clueless about relationships, right? What if you’re deceived by a bad guy in the future?"

"That- that would never happen!"

Minamoto Tamako thought to herself that she’s not a fool and would never fall for it!

"Do you have someone you like?" Kujo Yua asked knowingly.

"What someone? I have no idea what you mean, Mom... Of course, there’s nothing like that, I’m already too busy with work every day!" Minamoto Tamako felt guilty.

"Fair point, it’s indeed tough for a female officer to find a boyfriend."

Upon saying this, Kujo Yua slowly stood up, pulling her left arm with her right hand and leaning back to stretch her spine, "Why don’t I introduce someone for you then."

"No no no, that’s completely unnecessary! Totally unnecessary!" Minamoto Tamako shook her head this evening as if she were a spirited youth.

"Hmm, true, I can understand, I was also very averse to arranged blind dates when I was younger," Kujo Yua had already started plotting in her mind, "How about this, let’s have dinner with your friends tonight, let your friends help out, maybe introduce some friends of the opposite sex, or just find one among them... Being the same age should lessen any barriers, right?"

"Isn’t that just a group date? Who goes to a group date with their mom!" Minamoto Tamako was shocked.

"It’s just to meet your friends, am I really that embarrassing? Can’t I know who you’re hanging out with?" Kujo Yua crossed her arms.

Minamoto Tamako couldn’t argue; it was perfectly normal for a mom to care about her daughter’s friends.

But for the older generation to dine with the younger ones, it might get awkward, Minamoto Tamako vaguely felt it would turn into a chaotic scene.

Before she could think of a solution, Kujo Yua was already at the entrance changing her shoes, urging her to call her friends.

According to Kujo Yua’s prediction, Minamoto Tamako would claim her friends were all busy, perhaps even acting cute, saying she wanted to spend some quality mother-daughter time;

And Kujo Yua had already thought of how to counter, she would specifically ask to see Fushimi Roku. Since he’s a "close friend" of her daughter, surely he could spare some time for dinner?

If Minamoto Tamako continued to make excuses, Kujo Yua would firmly expose them, striking a balance between tough and gentle measures to be effective.

This way, she could use the "mother-daughter-and-friends dinner" as a pretext to get Minamoto Tamako to bring Fushimi Roku to meet her... Yes, it was an in-laws meeting.

However, life is full of surprises.

Minamoto Tamako thought for a moment and actually started giggling sneakily, and she really went ahead calling her friends.

Kujo Yua suddenly realized that her daughter’s thoughts were becoming more complicated, leaving her momentarily unsure of Minamoto Tamako’s intentions.

Could it be that Fushimi Roku isn’t the one she likes?

Is she really planning to let her friends introduce a love interest?

No way...

If she doesn’t like Fushimi Roku, why are they always hanging out together?

How strange.

Actually, Minamoto Tamako’s thoughts were quite simple, when Kujo Yua suggested meeting her friends for dinner, her first reaction was embarrassment... Probably everyone has experienced the awkwardness of introducing parents to friends.

It’s not that either the parents or friends are embarrassing; it’s just that meeting each other creates a strange awkwardness.

Then, when Kujo Yua mentioned ’introducing friends of the opposite sex’ or ’simply finding one among them,’ a scene emerged in Minamoto Tamako’s mind:

Sister Yasurou, Senior Kazama, Senior Watanabe, and Mr. Fushimi gathered around the dining table, everyone drinking for the third round, chatting happily, and then suddenly Mom brought up finding her a partner, asking for the seniors’ help to keep an eye out for excellent peers to introduce to her beloved daughter—and she, the graceful Miss Tamako, would coyly cover her mouth with her hand, showing a reserved smile, asking her mom to stop.

Who dares disobey when Chief Kujo speaks? The seniors would begin suggesting, eagerly introducing one after another: like which patrol officer at the police box is handsome, which criminal police officer at the station is promising, which junior in the department is considerate—and there, the foolish assistant Fushimi, nervously gripping his chopsticks, showing a panicked but particularly unwilling expression, quietly serving himself more food and drink, like a defeated dog drowning in a vinegar jar.

As the banquet was drawing to a close, the seniors got up one by one, promising to introduce excellent singles to Miss Tamako. At this moment, the foolish assistant Fushimi finally couldn’t hold back and exploded! With a loud slap, he put down his chopsticks and confessed his feelings to Miss Tamako:

"Actually... actually... Tamako-chan, I’ve always had a crush on you!"

"The whole girlfriend evaluation thing was a lie, it was just me being angry!"

"Be my girlfriend! I will surely make you happy!"

The seniors all hooted, but the elegant and aloof Miss Tamako remained unmoved. She just waved her hand nonchalantly, indicating how could Mr. Fushimi, as an assistant, have such thoughts?

Of course, she had to reject him hard!!

Just when Mr. Fushimi felt deeply hurt, dispirited, and as if he had lost all desire to live, Miss Tamako showed a gentle side, expressing that she actually had a tiny bit of affection for Mr. Fushimi and was impressed by his courage:

"Really can’t help with you..."

"Then I’ll give you a chance."

"A chance to pursue this lady!"

...

Wow hahahaha!!!

How satisfying!!

Just thinking about it is satisfying!!

Minamoto Tamako was more than just chuckling, she was laughing so hard her mouth couldn’t close.

Even if the imagined scene didn’t happen, it could give Mr. Fushimi a strong sense of crisis—this guy has five backup girlfriends, it’s absolutely vile, he must be taught a lesson!

Well, Aunt Shirakawa is already dead, and Miss Junko’s whereabouts are unknown, though this thought is somewhat sinister, she still feels that she has lost two competitors at once, and her status in Fushimi Roku’s heart must have skyrocketed.

This is serious, she might have unintentionally captured Mr. Fushimi already!

Not because she’s so strong, but because her opponents are too weak hahaha!

Tonight’s dinner party gives Mr. Fushimi the final blow!

Minamoto Tamako made calls to the seniors one by one, saying that there was something very important to discuss.

Kazama Tatsuya and the others thought Minamoto Tamako wanted to talk about Cat Island, they had just escaped death and hadn’t recovered yet, planning to have some drinks to calm their nerves, so when Minamoto Tamako said she’s treating, they all came along.

Minamoto Tamako quickly booked a restaurant, changed the battery of her pink flip phone, and secretly texted Mr. Fushimi (Cat Island’s arbitrator returned her personal belongings), telling him to leave after they all left.

GOGOGO! Let’s go!

Minamoto Tamako excitedly changed into clothes and shoes, asked Sakurako if she wanted to go, and after receiving a no, she set off with a mischievous smile.

Kujo Yua felt something was wrong, definitely something was wrong, her daughter’s state was very unusual.

On the way to the Izakaya, she subtly asked a few times to confirm that Minamoto Tamako indeed invited all her friends, and her suspicion grew stronger.

Could it be that her daughter looks obedient but actually plays around a lot?

Otherwise, how dare she ask her friends to introduce her to potential partners in front of her crush?

Kujo Yua frowned, pondering left and right, unable to think of a result, she simply gave up, anyway, she’ll find out during dinner.

It was already a little past one in the morning, the office workers were all dispersed, making the Izakaya quiet down, it would probably close around two, they managed to catch the last hour with a nighttime discount.

Minamoto Tamako and Kujo Yua were the first to arrive, mother and daughter found a private room and sat down. The former frowned as she looked at the menu—ordering for six people, she feared it would cost her dearly tonight.

She might even have to spend the second half of her month’s living expenses...

However, for mom, for friends, to make the foolish Fushimi assistant realize, it’s worth the money!

Seeing her daughter acting so frugal, Kujo Yua sighed, naturally aware of how much grassroots police earn, and knowing the cost of living in Tokyo. Now, Minamoto Tamako can live in a large apartment, have small cakes frequently, all thanks to the help of Fushimi Roku.

As for how that guy’s money came from, she didn’t even bother to investigate.

"By the way, isn’t Taira Sakurako’s allowance coming soon?" Kujo Yua glanced at her phone calendar: "Hmm, yes, probably these days."

"Eh?"

Minamoto Tamako remembered that earlier when Sakurako prevented a train collision, she was praised in the newspapers, the Police Department and government welfare department even allocated funds, claiming they would give welfare allowances to orphans with congenital defects, with all sorts of commendatory reports flying everywhere... but nothing came afterwards, not a single cent was seen, and inquiries were met with audit excuses.

Didn’t expect mom to forget Sakurako’s name, yet remember this?

Before Minamoto Tamako could sing the praises of a mother’s love, Kujo Yua turned off her phone and continued: "Have you decided? Do you want to send Sakurako to school? The allowance includes tuition subsidies."