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'My mother in this world...' I begin to recall my memories with my mother of this world.
Child Andy was a lovable child who loved his mother and frequently expressed it.
However, some time after receiving a phone on his 13th birthday, he started to change.
The cause?
"Those shitty meminists..." I curse under my breath.
Videos and posts from men saying that all women are beasts. That they'll abduct and violate any unsuspecting male they can grab.
Young Andy was exposed to such things too early, unsupervised.
"I get where they're coming from, but to hate all women is just unreasonable."
If I had to equate it to my old world, it's like those Western feminists ranting and blaming everything on men.
"Besides, my mother in this world is a very kind, loving, and..."
The image of my mother's bountiful chest suddenly flashed through my mind.
".. very well endowed..."
Andy abrupt slapped himself with both hands. The aching pain from moving his body only helped him sober up further.
"Don't think weird thoughts, Andy! She's your mother in this world!" I scold myself for thinking inappropriate of my new mother.
But it wasn't just Hana, it was a majority of the women in this world who are attractive. Likely due to them more often being chosen as mates by the fewer-numbered men of this world. And perhaps an evolutionary change done to better attract partners.
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Some time later...
I heard two hesitant knocks on my door. "Andy? Can mama come in?" a feminine voice came from behind the door. Barely masked emotion in her voice.
"Mama..." I muttered under my breath.
'It's time. I have to take the first step to fix my relationship with my mother.'
"Please. Come in." my chest felt heavy as I try not to be emotional myself.
With Andy's permission, Hana opened the door and stepped inside.
A well dressed and clean woman in clean suit and pants entered.
The two quickly lock eyes. Mother and son.
"Andy... are you... feeling okay?" Hana asked in a quiet, hesitant voice.
I nodded in response. "Yes, mama." I replied. Emphasizing the last word.
Hana's eyes widened. "W-What did you just call me, Andy..?" she asked. Finding it hard to believe that Andy just called her "mama."
It had been 7 years since he called her that.
Andy then smiled warmly. "Mama, is something wrong? You're acting strange, mama." the young man replied, repeating the title she dearly missed.
Tears begin dripping down her cheeks. "A-Andy..!" Hana called out her son's name in a shaky voice. Good thing she didn't wear make up today.
"You're calling me mama... and you're smiling at me again..." Hana sobbed.
'Ah... This is what I wanted. Familial love and affection. To make mama happy.'
"Mama... I'm sorry for how I acted the past 7 years. It was stupid of me to hate my own mother." I then bowed my head.
"Andy..." Hana slowly approached her son.
I lift my head and raise my hands, ignoring the aching pain. I open them up for a hug.
Hana flinched before hesitantly reaching her arms around Andy. Uncertain how she should hug him. Fearing he'll hate it or that she might hurt him.
Ignoring the increasing pain in my body, I hug my mother tightly.
'This is only the beginning. I have a lot to do in order to mend our relationship, to payback my mother's unconditional love.
Amidst the embrace, I couldn't help but inhale mother's scent.
'Mama smells nice... She smells like... grapes? Sort of like wine. Was mama drinking before coming here?' I thought to himself.
'And... this soft sensation on my collarbone..!'
Warm and squishy...
'H-Her breasts are pressed against me..!'
I released myself before I could have weird thoughts again.
I then look back up at my mother.
"Mama, I love you. Thank you for giving birth to me, raising me, and loving me despite how I acted back then. You're the best mother I could have asked for." I thanked her with the best smile I could muster.
Hana's eyes widen slightly, her mouth agape. "I-It's okay, Andy. It's a mother's duty to love her child." Hana replied, a slight blush on her cheeks.
'My son smelled really good... Like lavender. I should ask the nurse what they use to wash Andy.' Hana thought to herself.
"...."
"....."
For several breaths, silence loomed between us.
I scratch my cheek awkwardly. "Um.. So since I'm awake now, the doctor said they'll closely monitor my condition for any complications that may arise."
"That's good." Hana replied, also feeling awkward.
"I'll have to go through physical therapy after my bones have healed. A-And I'll work hard to get discharge, so I can go home with you, mama."
Hana then remembers how dirty her apartment has become after she became depressed.
'I need to clean the whole place once I get home.' she vowed to herself.
"I see. Mama will wish you the best, Andy. Just like always. And don't worry about college. Mama will figure something out." Hana smiled gently to her son.
'College? Oh, right. Didn't old Andy want to switch courses?'
"Actually... could I stay with my current course? The hospitality one."
"Eh? Did you change your mind?" Hana tilted her head in confusion.
I nod my head. "Yes, mama. I'll graduate with my current course. Or, well, if I can..."
I recall that graduation is a week from now and I probably missed out on the remaining schoolwork needed to pass.
Graduation might be off the table.
Hana noticed the subtle shift in her son's expression. "... Mama will figure something out. I'll talk to the school for you. I'll pull some strings, if necessary." Hana assured with a determined expression. She really will do whatever is necessary so Andy can graduate next week.
"... Thank you, mama." Andy accepted Hana's enthusiasm. Some part of him wants to say he's fine with repeating a year, but the dominant side doesn't want to go through college even a day longer.
The two then chatted. Primarily about the past. Unfortunately it was cut short when the old doctor from earlier entered and consulted the mother and son about Andy's condition and his recovery plan.
Afterwards, Hana was sent home by the doctor. Stating that Andy needs to focus on healing his broken bones.
Andy's daily life from then was mostly bound to the bed. Hana talked to the school and convinced (coerced) them to give Andy schoolwork to make up for his lacking grades. The young man's day went like this; sleep, eat mediocre hospital food, work on assignments, eat more mid food, and sleep.
By the time Andy was done with academic work, his bones were mostly healed. He can begin physical therapy in a few days. And as a reward, Hana gave him a new phone, albeit hesitant.
Andy reassured her that he'll never repeat what happened. That he'll always love her from now on. Which relieved her worries for the most part.
A few days later, Andy began his physical therapy. With each session lasting for 1 hour a day. Aiming to live normally again.
Unfortunately, Andy couldn't attend his graduation ceremony amidst all this. The old doctor and Hana absolutely forbade it.
So he just focused on his physical therapy and recovery. Fortunately, he was only comatosed for less than a month, so a week of physical therapy was all he needed.
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Doctor's office.
"You've recovered enough to be discharged. Congratulations, Tsukishiro-san." the old doctor announced.
"Yes! Thank you for everything, doc!" I bowed deeply to the old man. Grateful for everything he has done for me.
"You're welcome. Ah, please don't forget to look both ways before crossing the road next time, okay?" the doctor said with a joking smirk.
I scratch the back of my head awkwardly. "Haha... Yes, doc."
Andy then turned and looked up at Hana, a smile on his lips.
"Mama, I can finally go home with you!" I follow up with a hug.
"Mhm! Mama is happy too, Andy!" Hana replied while reciprocating her son's embrace.
'When was the last time I saw a mother and adult son pair like this? One that was even half as close as these two.' the old doctor thought to himself.
Andy then released himself from the embrace.
The two proceeded to stand up and exit the old doctor's office. Giving him one final bow before leaving.
"Mama, could we go out to eat before we head home? Not something fancy, though. Maybe some fast food?" I requested while we walk down the hospital corridor.
And ignoring the glances I'm receiving from the passing women. Others predatory and the rest of amusement.
'Right. I'm still not used to being in this whole reverse world thing.'
Hana recalled the expensive restaurant she took Andy to for his 20th birthday. And how it ended horribly...
"Yes. Nothing fancy." she said with a small smile.
The pair continue to walk down the corridor.
Finally they reach the lobby and approach the counter to settle the discharge process.
"T-Tsukishiro-san, you're leaving??" one of the nurses at the counter asked.
The other nurses snapped to look at me and mama.
Their faces a mix of shock and despair.
'Noooo!! The prince of room 214 is leaving!!'
'Goodbye, my youth! It was nice knowing you..'
'If you love a man, then let him go... Bullshit! Only soy girls think that!'
Hana looked at the nurses's faces and quickly picked up on their intentions.
"Yes, my son is healthy enough to be discharged. As his mama, I will now take him home." Hana spoke out, her tone and air defensive.
Hana reached into her coat and took out a credit card. She then slammed it on the counter.
"Please charge the bill on this card." her smile not reaching her eyes.
"Y-Yes!" the startled nurse quickly began the billing process.
While the nurse handled that, a different nurse walked up to the pair, more specifically Andy. A young nurse with a brown pixecut.
"Um, hello. Tsukishiro-san, could I possibly have your number?" she asked Andy, a light blush on her cheeks.
'Shit! The newbie beat me to the punch!'
'Damn it! I underestimated the quiet girl again!'
Hana looked down at the smaller female. "No. Andy's phone was destroyed in the accident." Hana replied in a cold tone.
The nurse's eyes widen in surprise. "Eh, but I saw.." her eyes trailed to Andy.
"That was my spare phone." Hana immediately replied. Intent on shutting down any attempt for the lass to attach herself to Andy.
Andy watched this exchange from the sidelines, picking up what Hana is trying to do.
Andy's ips lifted into a cheeky smile. "Mhm. That wasn't my phone, but mama's. Sorry~" Andy said with a mix of apology and playfulness. Unaware he just acted like a gyaruo.*
'A gyaruo?!'
'A college-level gyaruo!? They exist outside of hentai?!'
Hana raised a brow upon noticing the nurses blushing heavily with their mouths agape.
She wasn't the type to consume otaku media, let alone hentai, so she can't figure out why these nurses are malfunctioning.
"Discharge... complete... *sniff* We hope.. you stay healthy, Tsukishiro-san.." the nurse who handled the billing process handed back Hana's card with shaky hands, sobbing.
Hana snatched back her card from the nurse's hands.
"Thank you for your hard work." Hana said with cold eyes at the sobbing nurse.
"Can we go now, mama?" Andy asked with sparkling eyes. Excited that he can finally explore this new world.
Hana glanced one more time over the nurses.
She reaches into an inner coat pocket and takes out a few white cards and places them down the counter.
"If any of you ladies need legal advice, then please contact me. I am prosecutor Hana Tsukishiro." said Hana. Emphasizing 'prosecutor.' Intimidating the nurses to stay away from her baby boy.
"Y-Yes.. Thank you, ma'am." the nurse from before took the cards. Evident fear in her eyes.
After making sure her message came across, Hana turned to Andy.
Her expression making a 180º mid-turn. From a cold, intimidating gaze to affectionate and motherly.
"Okay, we can go now, Andy." she said with a smile.
'My mama can be really scary, huh. ' Andy thought to himself as the two walked away from the counter. Leaving behind the defeated nurses.
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Notes:
>"Gyaruo" is the male equivalent of the much more popular "Gyarus." Both are often depicted as bold and playful in nature.