Mash-Up Anime World: Adopted by the Sawamura Family

Spencer: ...

No wonder you insisted on taking Akira back to Japan to finalize the adoption process. So this was the real reason.

After hearing this, Spencer felt even more depressed. But he had to admit that Sayuri's concerns were quite reasonable.

After all, his homeland, Britain, was notoriously known as the "Land of Yaoi."

"But you, Akira."

"You've got a heavy burden on your shoulders now."

Sayuri grinned mischievously, hinting at something.

"I don't want to hear any news one day about you overworking yourself and dying… in bed."

As a deeply hidden ultimate otaku and fujoshi, Sayuri had no trouble spouting dirty jokes.

"Mom! What are you even saying?!"

Eriri and Spencer instantly understood the implication, their expressions changing dramatically, a mix of shock and anger.

Both of them nervously glanced at Akira out of the corners of their eyes, closely watching his expression.

They were terrified that Akira might realize their hidden side.

After all, they had witnessed his intelligence since childhood.

Among their family of four, Akira was the ultimate extrovert and normie, while the other three were deeply hidden otakus.

Eriri had been introduced to the otaku world by her parents when she was young.

They had always made sure never to expose their otaku tendencies in front of Akira.

Since Spencer was a busy diplomat, he didn't have to worry about being discovered.

But Sayuri and Eriri spent time with Akira every day.

They lived in constant fear that he would pick up on something.

They could already imagine the disastrous scenario—

If Akira ever found out about their secret hobbies:

"Mom, Eriri, I can't believe you're this kind of disgusting otaku."

"One likes hardcore domination, and the other is a full-fledged fujoshi."

"Just thinking about it makes me sick. I can't take it anymore."

"I'm moving out and living on my own."

The chances of such a thing happening were dangerously high.

After all, their "tastes" were niche even within the otaku community—

Far more extreme than the average fan.

At this thought, Sayuri let out a silent wail in her heart.

No way!

I absolutely cannot allow this to happen!

Without Akira's company, I won't be able to survive!

"Akira-chan, Mommy was just joking with Spencer."

"I was just reminding him not to overwork himself too much, or he might suddenly drop dead one day."

"Mmm, I understand, Mom."

"Even though it doesn't sound very nice, I know you're just showing concern for Dad's health in your own way."

Akira nodded sincerely, his eyes filled with innocence.

But internally, he was struggling to hold back his laughter.

I can't take it anymore—acting dumb in front of Dad, Mom, and Eriri is way too fun.

Watching them panic and scramble to explain themselves… Akira almost lost it.

Maybe one day, I should stage an "accidental discovery" of Eriri and Mom's secret otaku lives.

Acting clueless all the time is exhausting!

Sayuri and Eriri saw Akira's pure and untainted gaze, free from any corrupting influences, and let out a collective sigh of relief.

Crisis averted.

Next time, she would have to be extra, extra careful with her words!

Spencer, watching everything unfold, couldn't shake the feeling that their family's future was far from secure.

Sayuri and Eriri's otaku secrets wouldn't stay hidden forever.

Eventually, Akira would find out.

So he decided to give his son a bit of a warning in advance.

He carefully chose his words and said:

"Akira, everyone in society has many identities."

"And each identity may hide an unknown side."

"Some sides of a person may even be unknown to their closest family."

"Do you understand what I'm saying?"

Spencer was implying that Sayuri and Eriri had hidden sides to them.

He wanted Akira to mentally prepare himself.

However, Akira's completely off-topic response left both him and Sayuri speechless.

"Dad, I get it, but I think living like that would be too exhausting."

"It doesn't sound fun at all."

"Why should I hide my true self?"

"My conscience is clear."

"Many times, people don't realize their own flaws."

"The only way I can improve myself is by exposing everything to those around me."

"I only have one identity—Sawamura Akira."

"I'll only be myself, and I won't change for anyone."

"If someone hates me for that, then so be it."

"Akira-chan! It's like you're glowing! So dazzling!"

Sayuri's face lit up with admiration, almost fangirling.

She felt so incredibly lucky to have picked up Akira and brought him home.

"Akira, you remind me of King Arthur from ancient British legends."

"It's said that he was just like you—pure-hearted and flawless."

"Dad, if you say that, I might get a big head."

Akira scratched his head sheepishly.

"I actually hope you do get a little cocky."

"You're way too calm and composed—nothing like a teenager."

"Young people should be a bit reckless now and then."

"To be honest, I'm a little worried."

"Maybe it's because of your childhood experiences that you turned out this way."

Hearing this, Akira's eyes gleamed as if he had an epiphany.

"Dad, I understand now."

"Tomorrow, I'm going to confess to all my childhood friends."

"I'm going to tell them my dream is to have a big harem."

"Because only by doing that can I ensure that they all find happiness."

"Otherwise, I wouldn't even know who to marry in the future."

The moment he said this, all three of them were completely frozen in place.

…Is this even a question?!

Of course, it should be Eriri!

Spencer wiped the cold sweat off his forehead.

Good lord, I wanted you to be more like a normal teenager.

Not to immediately go full harem protagonist!

You don't have to go this far, do you?!

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