Rent-A-Boyfriend in A Reverse World

"Hm, hm~ Hm, hm~"  I hummed to myself, a gleeful smile on my face.

'The hospital was nice, but it felt so suffocating!'

Aftee leaving the hospital, mama and I are walking side by side together at a bustling commercial district. Looking for a casual place to eat.

"Do you have anything in mind you want to eat, Andy?"  Mama asked in a gentle tone and smile.

I hopped a few steps and then twirled back around to look at my mother, hands behind my back and a cheeky smile on my face.

"Curry! Spicy Curry!"  I declared with a bright smile.

Unaware that it was enough to make onlookers stop in their tracks and stare at me.

"......"  Even mama seemed to be taken aback.

"What a cutie.."

"They have the same hair color and eyes. Are they mother and son?"

"Shit! I wish I had a cute and bubbly son like that!"

Those were some of the comments from the nearby onlookers.

'Hasn't my son changed too much..?' Hana thought to herself.

"Hm? Mama, is something wrong? You're just standing there." my hands still behind my back, but I tilted my head slightly to the side.

Meanwhile the onlookers...

"M-Mama?! At that age?! Gah, I'm so jealous!"

"An angel in the flesh!"

"I may be 38, but I can go for another artificial insemination! Just one more shot for a son like that!"

Were losing it.

Mama's heels made a clacking noise as she hastily approached.

She then grabbed my wrist and began leading me away from here.

'Did I act too cute?'  

Mama continued to pull me along as she weaved through the bustling street.

'Oh, right.. I forgot this body is really attractive. I'll need to be more careful in public.'

After safely escaping from the crowd of onlookers that was starting to form, we stopped in front of a Japanese curry specialty restaurant called "CurryMashou."

One could smell a rich, flavorful curry aroma emanating from the establishment.

"Smells aaamazing!" My mouth began to salivate. Eager to taste curry.

Mama turned to me and smiled. "It isn't fast food, but it's not fancy, either, right?" 

I quickly nodded in response. "Mhm! Let's go inside asap!"  I pointed to the door, eyes sparkling.

Mama let out a light chuckle before pushing the door open and stepping inside.

The pair of bells attached to the top of the doors announced the arrival of new customers.

A young male waiter steadily approached us, as soon as we entered.

"Welcome to CurryMashou! Table for two?"  he asked. His eyes briefly traveling between me and mama.

"Yes, please."  I answered with a polite smile.

"Understood. Please follow me." the waiter bowed before guiding the us to a 2-person table near the middle of the dining area. Here we would essentially be on full display.

Or rather, Andy would be on full display for every other patron to see.

'This won't do. We need a corner table or a cubicle table.'  Hana thought to herself.

"Is there-" 

"Thank you."  Andy thanked the waiter and sat down before Hana could request a table swap.

"... Ha..."  Hana sighed before sitting down opposite of Andy.

"What will be your orders, ma'am, sir?"

I proceeded to look through the menus placed on the table beforehand.

'Hm.. They don't have many options here. Standard or "dragon" curry rice bowls. I assume dragon means spicy? Ooo we can order add-ons or side dishes. And for drinks, there's a variety of juices, sodas, and... alcohol? How strange... I kinda want to try drinking wine with curry. Just to try it.' 

"I'll have the medium dragon curry rice bowl, tempura side dish, and two glasses of water."  I said to the waiter.

Mama looked up from the menu to the waiter. "The medium standard curry rice bowl for me and also two glasses of water."  

The waiter nods as he writes down our orders.

"Understood. I will return with your meals."  the young waiter said curtly before bowing and leaving.

I instinctively reach for my phone in my pocket, but stopped midway.

'No, no. I should change this habit too.' 

I place both of my hands on the table. To better restrain myself from taking out my phone.

I then rest my eyes on mama across the table already staring back at me.

'Conversation.. conversation..'  I rack my brain for any topics I could discuss with mama.

"What are you going to do now that you've graduated, Andy?" Mama asked. Starting the conversation before me.

"Um.."  

My eyes slowly traveled downwards, resting on my joined hands on the table.

'Shit. I have no clue..'

I completely forgot to plan ahead. Again.

My lips pursed. 'It was like this too when I was choosing a college course... I'm horrible at making life choices...'

"....." 

"Andy."  Hana spoke out.

The young man looked back up at his mother. Meeting her mature gaze.

"Yes?"

Mama smiled warmly at me. That same smile that seems to calm me down with ease. "If you haven't decided what you want to pursue, then that's fine. Mama will take care of you, for as long as you need."  she said in a gentle tone.

I look at my mother, with the face of a young adult who has to admit they need their parent's help still. An expression without pride.

"Thank you, mama..."  I force a smile, even though inside I feel worthless.

'Mama would prefer if you relied on her your whole life, though...'  Hana thought to herself. Unaware that she's becoming a clingy mother to her son. A common occurrence in this world, actually. Especially in Japan.

Meanwhile Andy is seriously thinking to himself. 'I need to start thinking about what career I want to pursue.'

I bring one hand to my chin and delve deep into thought.

'With a face and body like this, maybe I can become a model? Or a streamer? If I want to use my degree, then maybe I can work in the hotel industry. Ah, but since women are stronger here, then positions like bellhops would be off the table. Maybe a front desk clerk? I remember the Property Management System (PMS) we practiced with in college wasn't too complicated.'

Meanwhile Hana has her eyes glued to her son's pondering figure. Resting her cheek on her palm.

'My son deep in thought like this is so cute!'  She thought to herself.

"Hey, isn't that guy pretty cute?" a nearby patron's voice snapped Hana out of it.

She turned and glared at the woman who called Andy cute just now.

Her ire landing on a pair of young businesswomen who were in the midst of eating their curries.

""Eep!""  The two shrieked as Hana practically sent them a death glare.

Shortly after, the waiter from before returned with their order.

"Here are your curries!" he carried a tray with the pair's orders.

Hana retracted her glare from the two women and back to the table.

With small thunks, the waiter set down their respective orders in front of Andy and Hana.

A medium dragon curry rice bowl, 4-piece tempura side dish, and two glasses of water for Andy.

A medium standard curry rice bowl and two glasses of water for Hana.

"Thank you for the meal."  I thanked the worker and reach for my spoon.

I scoop up a spoonful of curry and rice.

"Mmm! It's deliciously spicy!"  I said with glee.

I continue to eat rather heartily. Scooping up spoonfuls of rice with curry at a moderate pace, an innocent smile on my face.

Hana admired her son's adorable, joyful reactions before beginning to eat her own meal.

"Ah, mama, have half of the tempura!" I say while nudging the plate of tempura to be equally between us.

"Alright. Mama will take one."  Hana said with a small smile.

"Heheh~"  I gave a brief cheeky smile before continuing my meal.

After several bites, I begin to sweat little by little.

"A pretty boy sweating like that..."

"The way his damp bangs cling to his skin.. Mmph!"

"I can make him sweat even harder..."

The nearby patrons not-so-subtle comments flowed into my ears. 'Damn. Women here are more open-minded than I thought.' I thought while eating, ignoring the lustful stares and comments.

Meanwhile Hana begrudgingly held in her frustration, since Andy doesn't mind and also not wanting to make a scene.

Not long after...

"Finished~"  I declared after taking the last spoonful of curry.

I put down my spoon and lay back in my seat. "Phew... That was just the right amount of spice."  I comment while gliding a hand through my moist hair. Accidentally being seductive.

With audible gulps, the surrounding female patrons completely stopped eating and just stared at Andy. Swallowing their saliva seeing his accidental seductive action.

'I should finish my last bit of water.'  I reach for my second glass of water and chug it down.

The spectators stared intently at Andy's drinking figure. The way his throat swallowed fluids (water) had them unconsciously rubbing their thighs together.

Meanwhile Hana has also finished her meal and drank her remaining water.

"Thanks for agreeing to take me out to eat, mama." I said with a smile on my face. Genuinely thankful to my mother.

"It's a small request, Andy. Mama will take you out anytime you want."  Mama replied with her own smile.

There is a nice, warm atmosphere between us.

Until...

"Hey." a woman seemingly in her 30s slammed her hand on our table. Her eyes focused on me and ignoring mama.

"Um, hi?"  I replied. Caught off guard by the stranger before me.

A strong smell emanated from the woman. 

'She's drunk.'  I determined. Her face is flushed, smile crooked, unfocused eyes, and an alcoholic smell from her breath.

Her dazed eyes eeyed me up and down, up and down...

With slurred words, she spoke again. "How much did she pay you?"  the intoxicated woman asked.

My eyes widen at the odd question.

"What?"  I blurted out, confused.

The woman frowned and knitted her brows.

"I said how much did this hag pay you to go on a date with her!"  she yelled. Angry that she had to repeat herself.

'What is she saying..?'

"I don't know what you're talking about, she's-"

"You're a rental boyfriend, aren't you?!"  she yelled, cutting me off.

"What? No!"  I denied her accusation.

The drunken woman leaned closer, the smell of alcohol grew stronger. "Come on~ No need to hide it~ Just tell me what app you're on so I can rent you out like she did~"

What happened next was so fast. In one second I heard the sound of a chair pushing back and the next I saw a fist connecting with the woman's cheek.

I turn to my left and see mama enraged and punching the woman.

With a loud thud, the rude woman fell to the floor from Hana's punch.

"Ack! Fuck! What'd you do that for, hag!?"  she yelled while rubbing her cheek. Glaring daggers at Hana.

"Stay away from my son, you bitch! He's not a rental boyfriend!"  Hana yelled back.

I stand up and attempt to calm my mother down before this could escalate further. "Mama, it's fine." 

"Why, you!"  the angered drunk got on her legs and moved to enact her vengeance on Hana.

But before she could take towards us, two female staff members came from behind and grabbed the woman.

""Ma'am! Please kindly stop here!"" the restaurant staff finally intervened.

The drunkard struggled in their hold. "Shit! Let go of me! I have a score to settle with that bitch!" she yelled.

Seeing as she doesn't seem to be cooperating and is only going to escalate things further, the staff slammed her head against the table and held her wrists behind her back.

One staff member used her free hand to grab the radio on her waist.

"Requesting district security, requesting district security. We have a violent drunk woman in CurryMashou. We currently have her restrained." 

"Fuck! Unhand me you wretches!" the woman thrashed out, but the staff wouldn't budge.

"Mama, let's just go!"  I plead as I begin to pull my mother away from this mess.

Hana pointed at the restrained woman while Andy pulled her away.

"Don't come near my son again or I'll have you arrested! I'm a prosecutor!" she yelled while pointing at the drunk woman.

On the way out, Hana slammed the payment for the meal on the counter.

The door's bells rung as we exited the building.

I successfully pulled my mother away, but I continued to make distance from the establishment.

.

.

Only the sound of mama's heels could be heard as we walk side by side.

"... I'm sorry for making a scene, Andy."  Hana apologized.

i shake my head in response. "No, mama. It's not your fault. It's that woman's fault for being so rude."

"And besides, I'm grateful you stood up for me, mama. Thank you." I thanked my mother, with a smile.

Hana took a long blink and smiled after she opened her eyes.

".. You're welcome, Andy."  she said with a content smile.

"Let's go home now." Hana added.

"Mhm. Let's."

Andy stopped pulling Hana along and returned to walking normally beside her.

'A rental boyfriend, huh...' 

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