This proposal is truly shocking!
According to Misaka Misuzu's intention, she clearly wants Gerar and Ruiko to accept Mikoto Misaka while also accepting each other. If she hadn't said this herself, no one would believe it was a mother's suggestion.
What kind of mother encourages her son-in-law or daughter-in-law to have a harem? Unless it's a plot twist from an anime!
All right, Index was indeed an anime in Gerar's previous life. The Misaka Misuzu depicted in this work was also a rather unreliable mother.
In some chapters, she was even a bit tipsy and got rather intimate with her (prospective) son-in-law, Kamijou Touma. But that was still just the author's plot setup and depiction. Who would have thought it would be even more outrageous when translated into reality?
Ruiko and Mikoto's mouths twitched severely, and for a moment, they didn't know how to react. Although Gerar appeared calm, he was internally screaming with complaints.
Even though he had become a god, he never expected this wonderful mother to be so "whimsical."
"What's wrong? Don't you think this is the best outcome that satisfies everyone?" Misaka Misuzu didn't think there was anything wrong with her suggestion, retorting with a normal expression.
"This, this..." Saten Ruiko had no idea how to answer, looking towards her group leader for help.
"I can understand that you want Miss Mikoto to be happy, but please forgive us for refusing."
Gerar spoke at the right time, calmly and unhurriedly. "Love is an uncontrollable abstract emotion; it cannot be divided by one's own will. Your daughter and I don't have much interaction. If we agree to you now, it would be a deception against our conscience."
Mikoto Misaka was stunned for a moment, looking at the young man with a complex gaze.
Although she was a little annoyed by his closeness with Ruiko, she had to admit that he was being sufficiently upfront at this moment. Mikoto Misaka knew very well that love couldn't be easily divided.
Only scumbags would fall for anyone so easily. If he had readily agreed to her mother right then, she would have looked down on him and done everything she could to save Ruiko from suffering.
A man like that wasn't worth loving.
"Very good!" Misaka Misuzu's eyes also showed admiration. She clapped her hands lightly like a child. "I didn't expect your understanding of philosophy to be so profound. You're amazing! I admire you more and more. It's Mikoto's regret that she didn't meet you before Ruiko."
"Mom, what on earth are you talking about!" Mikoto Misaka's mouth twitched again, her face flushed crimson. "Is this the time to consider whether it's philosophy or not?"
She was truly fed up. Her mother was completely talking past them, embarrassing her even abroad!
"No, no, don't underestimate philosophy," Misaka Misuzu said, patting her daughter's shoulder with the tone of someone who had been through it all. "The entire society is constructed with philosophical concepts. Philosophers use philosophical concepts to explain society."
"So, what does this have to do with our conversation right now?"
"Alas, what a child. Can't you see? I'm helping you choose. This young man studies philosophy so well; your future life will definitely be very happy. Hmm, at least I feel he won't be like your father, who's like a wooden man."
"Hey! You said it, you just openly said your dissatisfaction with Dad!"
"Well, well, your dad does have some strengths. For example, when he sleeps, he's like a baby and likes to eat..."
*Poof.*
Before Misaka Misuzu could finish speaking, her daughter covered her mouth.
With a face burning red, Mikoto Misaka bowed deeply to Ruiko and Gerar and said loudly, "I'm sorry for causing you trouble!" Without another word, she grabbed her mother and sprinted out of the tea restaurant.
Watching their retreating backs, Gerar and Ruiko looked at each other.
Skirt-Flipping Maniac: So, what does Mikoto's dad like to eat? Is it that?
This is an Actor: I'd like to say no, but given the context of her words, it's probably that.
Skirt-Flipping Maniac: This mom is really something!
Doujin Artist: ???
Machete Girl: You guys, what riddle are you speaking?
Lazy Kitten: This is too much! How can you not share any interesting news openly? That's not right! We group members have the right to know!
Skirt-Flipping Maniac: Cough, this is their privacy, after all. Those little bedtime secrets between a couple are a bit difficult to talk about.
Scarlet Lotus Fairy: The moment you said that, I pretty much understood.
Not just Li Mochou, but most people in the group probably understood the context of the chat logs. But this is indeed their secret and not suitable for public discussion.
Doujin Artist: Bringing up even that kind of thing, this mother is quite something.
Soul Society's Villain: I think Mikoto Misaka won't dare to meet you for a while, so the goal is achieved.
Skirt-Flipping Maniac: It's mutual. I also don't really dare to meet her. Just thinking about what to say when we meet makes me feel awkward. Auntie Meiling is really something else.
This is an Actor: I'm heading back now.
Skirt-Flipping Maniac: Hmm, okay. Thank you for your hard work...
Ruiko actually didn't want him to leave so soon. After all, they had just established their relationship. As normal couples would behave, they should be sticking together right now.
But thinking that he was indeed very busy with work, and given that Konan sister hadn't set a precedent for keeping him by her side, she could only choose to let him go for now and save their time together for later.
Doujin Artist: ? Ruiko, why do I feel like your tone is a bit off?
Eiri believes her judgment isn't wrong. Her good friend's tone clearly has some issues. This is not how she usually speaks, and she even didn't call Anzen!
Machete Girl: Ah, everyone! I found it, I finally found it! This little town is really not right, very not right!
Skirt-Flipping Maniac: ?
Amegakure Village's Angel: What's going on? Tell us more.
Machete Girl: The people in this town, at a certain time, seem to have their routes pre-planned. They keep repeating one thing, and I think that's a bit strange.
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