Momoi Taro wants to form a "don" brother duo, but it's a music anime.

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Although Su Shi knew that there was a high probability that she would not get a response to what she said, she did so out of habit and a small hope in her heart.

She still speaks like this every time she goes home, hoping and praying that she will receive a response.

"Welcome back... Su Shi..." A weak female voice came from inside. Su Shi was secretly startled, but quickly calmed down and said reproachfully, "Mom, you should at least have told me you were coming back."

A mature woman sat up from the sofa, holding the book with the fairy tale cover in her hand. She chuckled, "This was to give you a surprise."

That was Su Shi's mother, Ms. Nagasaki.

Looking at the book in her mother's hands, Su Shi tried her best to remain calm, then approached Ms. Nagasaki and said softly, "Welcome back."

Ms. Nagasaki looked into her daughter's eyes and softened. She opened her arms and hugged her daughter, whispering, "I'm back."

They hugged for a while before Ms. Nagasaki let go, pulled Su Shi onto the sofa, and placed the book on the armrest. Holding Su Shi's hand, she asked with concern:

"Su Shi, did something happen at school? You're so late."

Su Shi smiled gently, took Nagasaki's hand, which had become quite rough, and comforted her, "I'm fine, it's just that there's a little thing going on with the band."

"Eh~ I didn't know Suze was in a band~" Nagasaki-san looked quite excited when she heard Suze say this.

"Can you tell me about Su Shi's band? What's their name? Who are the members? When do they do live shows? Is there anyone you like in the band?"

Su Shi had been listening gently to Ms. Nagasaki's words, but when she heard the last topic, her expression changed, and she couldn't help but scold, "Mom~! We're a girls' band! Your daughter's sexual orientation is normal."

"Oh, what a pity." Ms. Nagasaki said, then sprawled onto the sofa, lying on Su Shi's lap.

She enjoyed Su Shi's lap as a pillow, gently rubbing her head against Su Shi's lower abdomen: "So~ what's the band's name?"

Su Shi blushed slightly and reluctantly whispered the band's name, her voice barely audible: "Dragon Flame Group..."

"Huh? What? Su Shi was speaking too softly, I couldn't hear you." Nagasaki Yi Leng, the mother, rolled over, burying her face in Su Shi's lap, and said in a coquettish tone:

"Mom's hearing isn't very good, could you speak a little louder...?"

Su Shi sighed, gently stroking her mother's hair, and said in a normal voice:

"It's called the Donglong Flame Team. The name isn't very nice, but the team members are all very nice people. So Mom doesn't need to worry too much about me."

"I see~" Ms. Nagasaki squinted her eyes, then broke free from Su Shi's lap and hugged her back: "Su Shi has made a very good friend, Mom is so happy for you."

Su Shi nestled in Ms. Nagasaki's arms, quietly holding her waist, remaining silent without saying a word.

"That book... was it given to you by that person?" Ms. Nagasaki asked abruptly.

Having already prepared herself mentally, Su Shi was not flustered. She simply replied calmly and gently, "Mm."

Ms. Nagasaki got up from Suze's arms, picked up the book again, opened it, and looked at the unfolded castle.

She stared at the pop-up book for a long time before chuckling softly, "It really has that person's style."

Her gaze slowly filled with longing. Su Shi looked at her mother and her eyes widened slightly: "Mom...aren't you angry?"

Ms. Nagasaki tapped her daughter's forehead, both amused and annoyed, and said with a hint of displeasure:

"Do you think your mother is some kind of tyrant? That guy is still your father, and I've never stopped him from coming to see you."

I just moved without telling him.

Ms. Nagasaki muttered to herself, but she wouldn't tell Su Shi about it.

"Thank you, Mom~" Su Shi hugged Nagasaki-sama again. Nagasaki-sama smoothed her long hair and then said with a mischievous grin:

"So, who is that handsome guy in the picture book, and what is his relationship with Su Shi? Can you tell Mom?"

Episode 59 of "Dong", Mother

"So, who is that handsome guy in the picture book, and what is his relationship with Su Shi? Can you tell Mom?"

Ms. Nagasaki wrapped her arm around Su Shi's waist with an ambiguous expression, her movements gentle, and she lifted her face to look at Su Shi's face, her eyes filled with curiosity.

However, her words made Su Shi blush instantly, and she said coquettishly, "Mom! Mr. Momoi and I are just ordinary friends!"

At least for now, as for the future... who can say for sure? Su Shi silently added to herself, of course, she wouldn't say this to her mother.

“Mom isn’t the kind of person who’s conservative or closed-minded. If it’s your boyfriend, Su Shi can talk to Mom without worry~” Ms. Nagasaki pressed on, somewhat unwillingly, “Really nothing wrong?”

"It's really nothing," Su Shi replied, feeling both helpless and amused. She did indeed yearn for a closer relationship with him, but the reality was quite different.

"Okay, if Su Shi gets a boyfriend, you have to bring him home to meet your mother," Ms. Nagasaki said, reluctantly continuing to lie on Su Shi's lap.

"My mother probably doesn't have a very good eye for men, but she's learned her lesson after being burned once," Ms. Nagasaki said with a hint of self-deprecation.

Su Shi gently stroked her mother's hair, her fingertips lightly combing through the smooth, long strands. She looked down at her mother intently, her lips slightly pursed, but ultimately remained silent.

“Su-se… has grown up.” Mrs. Nagasaki looked up at the sky, her gaze fixed on the obscured view, and couldn’t help but sigh. A complex emotion welled up in her chest as she realized that her daughter’s maturity could be achieved in an instant.

"Su Shi...didn't you want to know why your father left?"

“Su Shi…didn’t you want to know why Father left?” These words made Su Shi’s heart race.

Ms. Nagasaki's sudden words made Su Shi's breath catch in her throat. She was slightly startled as childhood memories flooded back. When she was little, the neighbors had all said that her father had abandoned her and her mother.

She had always believed these rumors before, but ever since Taro gave her her father's belated birthday gift, that gift made her re-examine her past beliefs.

And after what Taro said to her after that, Taro's words left an indelible mark on her heart, and she no longer really believed him.

At that time, she was indeed full of questions and eager to ask why her father had left them, but seeing her mother's tired eyes, all the words stuck in her throat, and she eventually backed down.

That unease, like tiny vines, lingers in my heart and still exists... When my mother hugged me and said that she would try her best, I felt a pang of sadness in my chest. I really felt sorry for my mother.

She really wanted to tell her that it was okay, that she was okay... but her lips moved a few times, and she couldn't bring herself to say it. The question buried deep in her heart was like being blocked by a boulder, making it even harder to say.

Thus, this question settled over time, becoming an unsolvable mystery in Su Shi's heart.

"Mom... is it okay now?" she hesitated, her fingers unconsciously twisting the hem of her clothes as she looked at her mother with concern.

"It's alright, it's alright." Mrs. Nagasaki sat up straight from Su Shi's lap, gently patted her daughter's hand, and waved her hand with a relieved smile: "That's a thing of the past, it's okay."

“Actually, the real reason your father and I separated…” Mrs. Nagasaki’s voice was as usual, but it was like a pebble thrown into calm water, making Su Shi nervous. Her heart beat slightly faster, she held her breath, and listened attentively to her mother’s words.

"Because your father is an idiot! A paranoid!" The mother blurted out, and these sudden words made Su Shi's eyes widen in astonishment.

Seeing her daughter's astonished expression, Ms. Nagasaki shook her head gently and sighed, "That's right, there's no particular reason, it's just that he's too stubborn."

"He felt he was unworthy of us, mother and daughter, because of his failures, so he left on his own." Mrs. Nagasaki's gaze drifted into the distance, and she sighed again.

“If you had asked back then, I would have told you directly. But if Su Shi had known when she was little that she had been abandoned for such a ridiculous reason, I think it would have been hard for her to accept. Out of concern for your safety, I never told you.”

"Oh... I see." Su Shi smiled slightly, the long-standing burden in her heart quietly lifted, and she stopped thinking about the past.

"Mom, are you hungry? What would you like to eat?" Su Shi asked softly, a warm smile on her face, speaking gently to her mother. Her mother, of course, told Su Shi what she wanted to eat without any hesitation.

Su Shi calmly prepared dinner for her mother. Ever since her mother said she would work hard, her work had become very busy, and she was often away from home. When she did come home, Su Shi would do her best to make sure her mother wasn't so tired.

Cooking was just one part of the meal. After dinner, the two of them took a shower, changed their clothes, and went back to bed.

After that, the two talked a lot more about work, life, the band... They snuggled together at the head of the bed, their voices gradually softening until they were both breathing evenly and fell into a deep sleep on the same bed.

Let's look back at Little Cucumber, who was practicing guitar. Hearing her phone ring, she immediately stopped what she was doing and picked it up. (The last part, "山私霖弃er2④扒斯?~悦/怡," appears to be unrelated and likely a separate entry.)

As expected, it was a message from Taro.

"I'm back in Tokyo now, let's talk in person."

Huh? Wasn't my brother practicing with the band? What's the situation with him being back in Tokyo?

Little Cucumber blinked in confusion, then glanced at the time displayed on her phone. It was already past eleven o'clock, and going out seemed a bit unsafe.

She told Taro about her worries. Soon after, Taro replied:

"Then I'll go to your house, or you can come to mine."

More importantly... a strong sense of curiosity welled up inside her, especially about Taro's house. At the last gathering, because everyone was there, she only glanced at the living room and didn't get a chance to look around properly.

A person's dwelling, to some extent, reflects their spirit and character. This thought lingered in her mind; she wanted to know—wanted to know more about her brother. This desire quietly grew.

Thinking of this, she unconsciously tightened her lips, her fingertips lightly touched the phone screen, and without hesitation, typed on the keyboard to reply:

"Can I come to your house?"

The chat interface displayed a "typing" message, which made Wakaba Mutsu's heart race suddenly. An indescribable sense of tension swept over her. Although she was certain that Taro would most likely agree, after all, it was Taro who had proposed it.

However, she was still very nervous, a barely perceptible blush creeping onto her face. After all, it wasn't really appropriate for a girl to say she was going to a boy's house so late at night. This shyness made her unconsciously clutch the hem of her skirt.

"Okay, do you remember the address?"

Finally, the weight that had been hanging over her heart lifted, and Ruo Yemu's tense breathing gradually calmed down, the surging tension quietly dissipating.

"Okay, I'll be right there."

After typing her reply, Ruo Yemu gently placed her phone on the table, picked up her laptop, and tiptoed out of her room into the living room.

She cautiously scanned every corner of the living room, and after confirming that there was no sign of Senmina, her tense shoulders relaxed slightly, intending to slip out the door quietly.

"Xiao Mu~ Where do you want to go so late?"

The scenario that Wakaba Mutsu feared most finally came to pass. Mori Minami's voice came from behind her without warning. In that instant, Mutsu's back straightened and she froze on the spot.

She quickly calmed herself down and said calmly, "I'm going to my brother's house. I have some things I'd like to ask him."

She forced herself to relax her shoulders and answered in as steady a voice as possible, "I'm going to my brother's house to ask him some questions about music."

"Hey, where's my brother?" Minami's voice trailed off, carrying an unsettling, playful tone.

Tap, tap... The sound of heels hitting the ground came from behind Wakaba Mutsu, getting closer and closer.

She unconsciously held her breath, as if caught in a naive delusion—that by stopping her breathing, she could disappear from the other person's sight.

"Don't be so nervous, Xiao Mu. I'm your guardian, after all. It would break my heart to be so guarded by my own daughter."

However, this feeble resistance was ultimately futile. Mori Minami's voice rang close to her earlobe, her warm breath brushing against her earlobe, bringing a shivering tingling sensation and a deep chill.

Despite having discussed Taro with Minami Mori last time, she hadn't gained any understanding of Minami Mori.

This sense of unease weighed on her nerves. Seeing Wakaba Mutsu standing frozen in place, Mori Minami turned her head away, slightly bored, her fingertips casually tapping her arm.

"Go if you want to, your enlightened mother won't interfere with your private life~" She leaned against the wall, crossed her arms, and looked at Wakaba Mutsu: "It's okay if you don't come back tonight. Well~ have a safe trip."

Upon hearing Minami's words, Ruoye Mu felt as if she had been granted a pardon. She whispered, "I'm going out," and turned around without looking back. She rushed out of the house as if fleeing, her slender figure quickly disappearing into the night.

Only Minami Mori remained in the hall, waving goodbye to Mutsuka Wakaba.

She narrowed her eyes slightly, her gaze piercing through the thick darkness until that slender figure was completely swallowed by the darkness, before slowly lowering her arm, the smile on her face fading away.