Rent a girlfriend: Reincarnated as a responsible menace.

The day started when I got an ominous feeling from my chest. I just like every average dense MC in harem genre ignore the warnings, and head to uni for lectures.

There, things were all normal, like studying, messing around with the boys, blowing crackers in the toilet, while one is taking a dump.

You know the norm!

But then, we guys went to a bar with Kai and Umi tagging along with us. Umi wasn't even planned, I literally gun pointed him to join. There we kept it moderate for once, because the next day was no leave for Umi.

You know the pack ain't gonna eat, if one isn't allowed to'- kinda mentality.

Then we went onto our ways, where I encountered Chizuru who was heading home after working in one of her plays. She was obviously looking happy. Probably because it went good, and she might have a chance with the director. She was obviously high on praises, so instead of congratulating her, I warned her to not put all her eggs in one basket.

She took my advice on a positive note fortunately. Time had proven to her that my advices were actually given for a reason, and she also probably took me seriously because we were not bound together in a clusterfuck that was Reji's Yandere + Masochist Fantasy- Colorised.

Anyways, after conversing a bit about her play, and my streams, we kept on mambling about some casual small talk.

"Hey chizuru"

"Hmm?"

"There two gold fishes in a tank"

She look at me for a second, then "Go on"

"One turns to the other and says, 'U'know how to drive this thing?'"

"..."

"Little Humor a day keeps the psychiatrist away"

"What did I just hear?" She asks rhetorically.

To which I respond with, "One more?"

"...Why not?"

"Why don't shrimps share?"

"Why?"

"Because they're a little selfish"

"..."

"We could do this all night Glasses"

"That's what I'm afraid of"

After that we were silent for a while, until she breaks the silence, "Wanna hear mine?"

"Let's hear it"

"What do you call a dog, that doesn't have any legs?"

"What?"

"Doesn't matter. It won't come running at you anyway."

"Hmm, yes I like it. I like it a lot" I say in my most Brazilian accent.

After that, we exchange a few more bad jokes, and pop culture reference until we reach the apartment, where we wave each other off, and onto the room.

Now you might be thinking. What was the ominous feeling about? This looked like a guy's dream day. If you think so, then you're right. It was quite a nice and relaxing day. 

That is until, a message came to my phone.

#Mama: Kazuya, we're all missing you a lot. Why not join for dinner tomorrow? I'll make your favourite :)

...I smell something fishy. Man, I don't even know what Kazuya's favorite is.

Well it's not like I can say no to her. Plus I was planning to meet them someday. Not like I can ignore them. They are my parents now.

Hmm... I wonder if mom told dad about the UTUBE. Hope not. I wanna see it live.

The Next Day

"Hey Grams", I said while we both bro fisted.

"Hello my most favorite grandson"

"Hey Ma", I said while hugging her.

"You look good Kazuya. Are you going gym?"

"Yeah. Can't be scrawny my whole life now. Gotta work to pull the baddies you know."

"Yeah. You've to work extra hard cause you got your father's traits"

"Oh, where is he on that note."

This time, it was grandma who answered, "What do you think? Your father is in the dining room, reading his newspaper"

Hearing that, I went straight to the dining room, to see the man sitting on a chair, with his spectacles on and newspaper in his hands.

He looked like a typical asian dad. Stoic, rigid, hardworking, unbearably awkward, and one who barely talks unless it's about the report card and/or taxes.

"Hey Pa" I greet him with a smile, and sat down since joking with him was out of question for now.

He was definitely not ready for it.

Looking up, he says, "Are you coming of watching those motivation videos, with long haired people in blue lighting"

"Its Vegeta, and no dad. It's no dopamine rush, I've gone over a full make over"

"...You got a promotion?" He asked confused.

"I work for myself now"

"...You joined a pyramid scheme?" He asks mortified.

"Worse. I'm a love guru now"

He was even more horrified at that.

Before he could get over the shock. Ma came over with the hot pot. Well at least Kazuya has good taste.

AN: had you idiot.

We ate in silence for a few minutes, until dad finally got his wits and asked.

"So... you're a Oootoober now?"

"Its Utuber and yes, I'm one now. I'm helping people make better choices than I did. And calling out the ones who don't."

Grandma continued, "He's trolling people into emotional growth."

"Trolling?"

"It's like insulting someone on purpose"

"How does insulting people, makes them grow emotionally?"

"You're a father. You should know."

"...I guess you have a point"

"Oh, before I forget. Grandma is a co-host in the streams"

Silence. Then he slowly blinks. Then he slowly says.

"I should've let your mother raise you alone."

After that we ate in peace. Dad was just putting up a front. I knew that as long as I don't mess my studies and stay happy, then he'll be fine with whatever I do. Though it'll take some time for him to acknowledge it

After we finished, I was getting up to help mom with dishes, when pa suddenly said.

"I don't know what stuff you are in, but you look like your life is on the track. It seems breaking up with your ex indeed breaks or makes you."

What?

"What I'm saying is that you look like a man now. Good job."

...I'm speechless.

After that I helped mom with the dishes, and then saw my way to home, since there was a late night stream with Kuri.

Mom actually comes along with me, her reasoning, "Beaver Boy's posture needs to be fixed"

I agree with her. We can't save Kibe's hairline but at least Kuri's posture is salvagable.

Somewhere else in this world

"Huh, why do I feel like that Fish boy is talking shit about my hair again. Man I just have a bigger forehead than most."

Suddenly a voice comes from behind

"HEY! Bring me my pan back"

"It's me. Your nephew, uncle"

"I DON"T CARE!!! GIVE ME MY PAN!!!"