Chapter 175 : A Unique Challenge

No one knew that outside the door... someone had heard them, and not just anyone. Shûko, Komi's mother. She stood on the floor in shock.

" Damn it, was it really Ishi and my daughter ? "

She didn't know what to think, but one thing was certain... it had gotten her wet. The next day, Komi got up alone in bed. Then she went back to the room where Tadano was sleeping. So she pretended nothing was wrong, enjoying it and hoping that a baby would grow inside her. Then her mother called her. She joined her mother in a quiet corner.

" My daughter, we need to talk. "

Komi wondered what she wanted to talk to her mother about. She had a strange expression. Komi's mother took her daughter aside, looking serious.

" Komi-chan... I've noticed changes in you lately. "

She begins in a worried tone.

" You seem... distracted. Different. Especially around that man, Ishi-san. "

Komi blushes and looks away.

" I'm worried... I'm afraid you'll let things overwhelm you. Remember, you have a husband now, Tadano-kun. Don't let this... obsession with him cloud your judgment. "

Her mother grabs Komi by the shoulders, forcing her gaze to hers.

" Promise me you'll be careful. Guard your heart... and other parts of yourself. "

Her daughter squirms uncomfortably, knowing her mother suspects the truth of her relationship with Ishi. She knows hiding it won't help anymore, so she decides to come clean. Ishi is her coach, and she loves him just as much, even though it's different from Tadano's. She provokes her mother and makes fun of her.

" Haha, Mother, don't be jealous... Ishi is my man too. That's what I decided, and that's it. Don't even dare mention it to Tadano ! If you do, you'll never see me again ! "

Shûko doesn't know how to react. Was it her daughter? She feels really bad, like a great rage welling up inside her. Was Ishi really that good ?

" Komi... I... . "

She doesn't know what to say. Her daughter should do what she wants... but not this. She feels sad but also a little stupid. Her daughter shouldn't be allowed to have two men. She had to keep Ishi away from Komi.

" Komi. Leave Ishi right now ! This is my final warning. Otherwise, I'll make him stay away from you ! "

The younger one laughs. Could his mother even convince him ? She shakes her head at the absurdity of the situation.

" Oh, Mom, always so dramatic. "

She murmurs, rolling her eyes affectionately.

" As if you'd ever come between Ishi and me. "

She laughs and approaches her mother.

" What do you want to play at ? Tell me ! How do you plan to do it ? "

Shûko felt more and more frightened of her daughter.

" All right... you were screaming like a girl last night with him, weren't you ? In that case, I dare you to bed with him ! If I give him any more pleasure, you'll be away from him forever !! "

Komi gasps, shocked by her mother's shocking proposition, her eyes wide.

" M-Mother ! How could you suggest such a thing ? "

She stammers, her face bright red. Mocking was one thing, this was another.

" Ishi and I... we have a special bond. A bond you couldn't possibly understand. "

She crosses her arms defensively, glaring at her mother.

" Besides, you're married to Father. Isn't it cheating to propose to my coach ? "

Komi's voice rises, agitated.

" I won't let you interfere. My relationship with Ishi is sacred ! "