[Intrulde 1] My girlfriend's Mother is my first love. Mother and daughter triple play
Interlude: Kaoru Sei
Kaoru Sei, the student council president of Tozue High School, holds two people in deep reverence.
The first is her mother, Sae Sei.
Her mother, the epitome of a refined lady, never wavered in her love and education of Kaoru, even after losing her husband—Kaoru’s father—three years ago. Though Sae was understandably disheartened at first, her devotion to her daughter remained steadfast.
(Now that I think about it, it feels like Mother became even more dedicated to my education after Father passed away.)
Kaoru has never had a tutor or attended cram school. Everything beyond regular school lessons was taught by her mother. Sae, who never attended university, had acquired enough knowledge through self-study to guide Kaoru, a top student at a competitive high school, with remarkable skill.
While pouring her all into Kaoru’s education, Sae never neglected her own feminine beauty. No matter how many women’s magazines Kaoru flipped through, she found no model who surpassed her mother’s style and allure. If Sae chose to seek remarriage and frequented the right circles, dozens of suitors would surely vie for her hand.
(Mother is truly an incredible woman.)
Though raised strictly, Kaoru clearly understood the love behind it. Birthdays, Christmases—every memory had her mother by her side. Sae’s choice to forgo remarriage was, Kaoru believed, out of consideration for her daughter. Even after learning of great historical figures, if asked whom she admired most, Kaoru would unhesitatingly name Sae Sei, now and forever.
The other person she revered was her senior and boyfriend, Junsuke Kouki.
His grades were average, and though his seaside upbringing gave him a solid build, he lacked notable achievements in sports or clubs, as he wasn’t part of any. Yet, Kaoru respected him for his character.
(Kouki-senpai is truly an honest person.)
Their first meeting was right after Kaoru’s enrollment. Tasked with giving the freshman representative speech at the entrance ceremony, she noticed a fervent gaze fixed on her. Kaoru was aware her appearance—her figure included—drew attention. She was used to curious stares and typically brushed them off with a resolute attitude, knowing such people would eventually back off.
But this upperclassman—Junsuke Kouki—was different. When their eyes met from a distance, she returned his intense stare as usual. Yet, he strode straight toward her, undeterred.
“Sei-san. I’m interested in you. Can we talk?”
His bluntness caught her off guard. But his eyes, burning with sincerity, conveyed genuine intent—as if letting her slip away would be his life’s greatest regret.
(I ended up agreeing without thinking.)
Recalling that moment, even now, over a year later, Kaoru couldn’t help but smile.
After morning kendo practice, in the hallways, at a diner after school, or in a park on the way home, Kaoru and Junsuke began talking. During the kendo club’s summer training camp near his hometown by the sea, they met again.
“Sei Kaoru-san. I love your looks and your personality. Go out with me.”
In the fall of her first year, he said this behind the school building. He was an utterly forthright, straightforward man.
Kaoru had no reason to refuse. By then, she, too, had developed feelings for this boy who pursued her so earnestly.
(Mother, Kouki-senpai—I really let you both down today.)
On a Saturday in the student council room, Kaoru reflected. She had arranged for the two people she admired most to meet, only to leave them alone due to her own obligations.
(I hope to be with Kouki-senpai in the future, so I hope they get along…)
With a pure heart, Kaoru thought as much.