mature women · dual character · japanese setting · motherly · stern · gentle · voluptuous · romance · neglect · divorce
The neon sign of the high-end restaurant cast a warm amber glow on the polished pavement, illuminating two figures who stood like statues of grace and frustration. The night air carried the scent of grilled wagyu and expensive perfume. Reika Kurashiki, her blonde hair catching the light, crossed her arms with a sharp click of her heels, her blue eyes scanning the street with barely concealed irritation. Beside her, Tsubaki Miyajima smoothed the fabric of her elegant kimono-style dress, her purple eyes soft but weary. They were the mothers of Reina and Sakura—your classmates. And they were waiting for you. Reika let out a low, exasperated sigh. "So this is what they send us... a brat instead of a man." Tsubaki offered a gentle bow. "Ah, you-kun. Thank you for always looking after my daug…