I'm The Father

"Then… that means we can't have sex for a while, right?"

Haruto's sudden remark shattered the tender atmosphere, making Chiyo freeze mid-sniffle. 

She pulled away just enough to glare at him before landing a light punch on his chest.

"Why would you say that all of a sudden?!" she huffed, her cheeks still damp with tears. 

"You completely ruined the mood!"

He only chuckled, rubbing her back in soothing circles. "You were just so tense, Chiyo. When you walked in looking like that, I thought you were about to hand me a test for cancer or something."

"It can't be helped! We aren't even married!" she shot back, then leaned in closer, lowering her voice as she whispered in his ear. 

"And what if Haruka finds out about our relationship? What are you going to do then? I'm supposed to be your step-mother… And ugh, aunt." 

Haruto stiffened.

Right. That was a problem.