For most kids, walking through the school gates means another boring, routine day. But for Taiyo, it was like stepping into a goddamn ambush. He slogged forward like a prisoner on death row, shoulders slumped and eyes darting nervously, while Kitsune strutted right beside him, dripping with gyaru swagger in her signature style.
"Bet you're gonna trip and spill your lunch in front of the whole cafeteria again," she teased, flipping her sleek black hair with a smirk.
Taiyo shot her a glare. "That happened once!" he hissed, his face heating up like a busted radiator.
Before their bickering could escalate, another wave of chaos crashed in—from Taiyo's own crew.
The Otaku Invasion
A group of students, all decked out in anime-themed graphic tees, jingling lanyards with questionable waifu keychains, and one dude lugging a backpack stuffed with a body pillow (yeah, really), barreled toward them.
"TAIYO!" one of them hollered, waving like a lunatic.
Taiyo froze. Oh shit—who were these people again? His brain, still scrambled from his Isekai mess, drew a complete blank. Names popped into his head: Body Pillow Guy, Glasses Dude, Short Stack? That couldn't be right.
"Dude, where've you been?!" Glasses Dude demanded, jogging up.
"Yeah, you totally ghosted our gaming session last night," added Body Pillow Guy, squinting at Taiyo like he was trying to piece together a mystery.
Taiyo opened his mouth to explain—and then things went off the rails.
Harem Crisis: Activated
The gyaru squad from earlier had caught up, their raucous laughter announcing their arrival before Taiyo could even react. Blondie looped an arm around him as she cooed, "Taiyo-kun~!"
"He's soooo cute, isn't he?" Pinkie giggled, practically leaning on his shoulder.
Tealie laughed and nudged his cheek, "You're so shy! Why didn't you mention you had more friends?"
Taiyo's otaku crew stood there, eyes wide like they'd just witnessed some epic power-up moment.
"D-Dude…" Short Stack stammered, adjusting his glasses, "are you… are you living the dream?"
"What?! No, no, NO!" Taiyo panicked, heat rising up his face.
But Body Pillow Guy wasn't buying it. "Bro, look at this—you're surrounded by cute girls who can't get enough of you. Is this your secret harem life?"
Taiyo's face turned a deep shade of crimson. "EXCUSE ME?! HAREM?!"
Before he could protest further, Kitsune stepped up, hands on her hips. "I'm his—"
Taiyo's brain short-circuited. This was spiraling out of control. Desperation took over.
And then… his mouth betrayed him.
The Moment Taiyo Knew He'd Messed Up
"She's my… MOM!"
Silence.
A single leaf drifted to the ground as the world seemed to freeze.
Kitsune's eyes widened in outrage. "YOU THINK I LOOK LIKE YOUR MOM?!" she screeched, pointing an accusing finger at herself.
Taiyo instantly regretted everything. "I DIDN'T MEAN IT LIKE THAT! It just—slipped out!"
"Oh, it slipped out?" Kitsune growled, stepping closer and cracking her knuckles. "You're digging your own grave, buddy!"
Blondie, Pinkie, and Tealie doubled over, shrieking with laughter. "He called her his MOM! That's too good!" Pinkie wheezed.
Meanwhile, Taiyo's otaku friends huddled and whispered furiously. "Okay, is this some weird roleplay thing?" Short Stack muttered. "Maybe it's a new genre—Mommy Gyarus? Could be trending in doujins right now," Body Pillow Guy speculated.
Glasses Dude nodded solemnly. "We need to do some research later."
Taiyo's soul practically left his body as he bellowed, "STOP TALKING!" His voice cracked, and his ears burned red with humiliation. But the damage was done.
Kitsune's Final Blow
Kitsune, reveling in the chaos, leaned in close with a devilish smirk. "So, Taiyo~ if I'm your mom, does that mean you're gonna be a good little boy and behave for me?"
Taiyo groaned in despair, covering his face. "I HATE THIS. I HATE EVERYTHING."
The gyaru squad erupted into another fit of giggles, teasing him relentlessly, while his otaku friends exchanged knowing looks and muttered something about "research materials."
That was the moment Taiyo realized he'd forever live in infamy.
Conclusion: No Escape
As the school day loomed, Taiyo accepted his fate: his reputation was in shambles, his dignity gone, and Kitsune was having the time of her life at his expense. And the worst part? This was only the beginning.
TO BE CONTINUED…