Astral Online: Cursed by the Demon Lord to Become the Strongest Beautiful Girl, I Rapidly Grow and Dominate with Cheat Skills Despite Being the Weakest Profession - Chapter 216
Chapter 216: A Lively Morning
With my parents’ return, our household’s mornings became just a little bit livelier.
After finishing my preparations for school, I headed downstairs, and there they were—my father, dressed in a suit, and my sister Shiori and Kurono, both in their school uniforms, sitting at the dining table.
My mother, Aishi Kamijo, stood in the kitchen, wearing her apron.
She’s about 170 cm tall, with long black hair tied back in a ponytail. Her body, toned from her daily fitness routine, has no excess fat whatsoever.
Even from my perspective as her son, I can honestly say that my mother, who looks a bit like Shiori but a little older, is beautiful.
When she goes out to the city, she sometimes gets hit on by people who mistake her for being around twenty years old.
“Good morning.”
I, the last one to wake up, gave a light morning greeting to the four of them.
As soon as I said that, the three of them at the table turned to look at me almost simultaneously.
“Good morning, big brother.”
“Good morning, Sora.”
“Good morning, my son… Wait, you’re wearing a boy’s uniform, not a girl’s.”
They all greeted me in their own way, but when my father gave me a puzzled look, I answered honestly.
“Well, I’m still a guy, right? If I wore a girl’s uniform, I feel like I might end up becoming a girl inside too, and I don’t want that.”
“I see, that’s a good boundary to draw. …But since you look so cute, maybe you should wear girl’s clothes just a little—*Gah!*”
Before he could finish his sentence, Shiori’s beloved cat, Shiro, charged like a rocket and slammed into my father’s face.
At six kilograms, the chubby cat sent my father and his chair tumbling backward with force.
Shiro, as if nothing had happened, returned to Shiori, who shook her head in exasperation while patting the cat’s head.
“Honestly, Dad is so insensitive, it’s unbelievable.”
“You’re one to talk, Shiori. Didn’t you try to get me to wear girl’s clothes when we went shopping with the masters the other day?”
“What are you talking about? I don’t remember anything like that.”
When I narrowed my eyes at Shiori, she quickly turned her face away, completely adopting a defensive posture.
— I see, if she’s not willing to admit it honestly, I have my own plans.
I silently moved, erasing my presence and using stealth to slip behind the chair where Shiori was sitting.
Targeting the only weakness of my completely unsuspecting sister, the side of her torso. I attacked with all my strength, tickling her.
“KYAA!? Wait, brother, that’s not fair—AHHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!”
“If you want relief, you’d better admit your guilt!”
“No, I won’t! I absolutely won’t—!?”
While squirming, Shiori tried her best to escape.
But with her sitting in the chair and me holding her from behind, escaping from this position was impossible, even for her.
Shiori gritted her teeth and endured the ticklish sensation, but after a moment, she finally gave in.
“Hah… hah… I’m sorry! Please forgive me!”
The moment victory was decided, I released my hold on her sides.
Shiori, freed from the dreaded tickling, took several deep breaths, glaring at me with teary eyes.
“Geez, touching a girl’s sensitive spots like that… Brother, you’re so perverted.”
“Hey, hey, don’t put it that way. Look at how innocent and pure Kurono is, blushing beside us.”
At the mention of her name, Kurono, who had been blushing, quickly covered her face with both hands, peeking at us through the gaps in her fingers.
“Y-You’re surprisingly merciless, huh…”
“Actually, it’s not as bad as it looks.”
“It’s not?”
“Shiori is super sensitive, just a touch and she’ll jump. So all I had to do was keep teasing her a little, and she reacts like that.”
As I explained my sister’s weakness, I pulled out the chair between us and sat down.
At that moment, my father, who had been looking at his phone, finally looked up and gave his honest thoughts.
“Seeing you all lined up like this, it’s like you’re three sisters.”
“Old man, do you want to kiss the ground again?”
“…Since the sex change, I feel like your aggressiveness has increased.”
“Well, it’s not like I chose to become this way, so yeah, it’s bound to be rough sometimes.”
“I see. If it were me, I’d just embrace the girl life and enjoy it.”
“…Dad, please, no more jokes. The thought of that is so creepy, it’s making me lose my appetite.”
As we were talking, the oven made a sound, signaling that the baking was done.
Mom pulled out a freshly baked, round loaf of bread and placed it in a larger basket, setting it on the table.
“Oh my, if Yuichiro-san wants to become a girl, I’d be happy to lend you some clothes anytime.”
“Eek…” x3
“Just kidding! Now, everyone, hurry up and eat.”
W-Well, that’s not a joke I can laugh at…
After Mom’s bombshell, Shiori, Dad, and I all took a moment to compose ourselves, still a little shaken.
Once everyone had gathered, we joined our hands and said “Itadakimasu” before starting to eat.
—Mmm, yep, Mom’s cooking is definitely delicious!
That said, Shiori’s cooking is just as good as Mom’s, so the taste wasn’t really any different from our usual meals.
If I had to say anything, maybe it tastes a little better today, since everyone is here together.
In fact, Shiori seemed to be enjoying the food as well. After finishing her first piece, she reached for a second roll.
Mom, smiling happily, watched the scene.
Before we knew it, the fun mealtime had passed, and we helped clean up the empty dishes. Then, grabbing my bag, I headed for the door.
“Alright, once school is over today, I’ll log into Asu On and report to Haruto-san and Arisa-san about us.”
“Do you think Mom and Dad will be surprised?”
“Surprised? I’m more worried about how Haruto-san will react. I have no idea what he’s going to say, and it’s kinda scary…”
“As for Dad… yeah. If I tell him that I’m dating Sora, he might make a really surprised face. Hehehe~”
If his only daughter were to get a boyfriend while he’s away, the mental shock would be immeasurable.
Haruto, in particular, sends me daily messages through the friend feature to check in on me. His overwhelming affection definitely gives me the feeling that things won’t go smoothly.
In the worst-case scenario, I might have to face off against one of the strongest beta players, the Dark Knight.
With that in mind, I steeled myself and left for school with Shiori and Kurono.