Published at 3rd of May 2019 12:01 am

Chapter 2 [Regarding The Best Things About My Son]

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Father POV.

I was extremely surprised since I made the decision to train my son as an adult. At one time, I was running across the battlefield as the commander of special force of Country A, but currently I’m just a humble salaryman who has a wife and child who you can find anywhere. Really, this is why human life is so interesting. The one thing I’m enjoying right now is my son after all.

When Soichiro, my beloved son, was having his 6th birthday, I gave him a survival knife called BENCH MADE 141 SBK NIMRAVUS as a present. When I looked at the happy face of Soichiro at that time, I was unintentionally so moved, this child is truly my son.

When Soichiro turned 7, I gave him a handgun called S&W M686, the so called REVOLVER, as his present. I judged that Soichiro has a talent. He will surely become a man who can handle this guy[REVOLVER]. Regardless, obtaining THIS GUY in Japan is quite troublesome alone, but it was worth it after seeing the befuddled face of that son of mine which looked as if he was delighted with it.

When Soichiro became 8, I taught him the hand to hand combat training of the special forces as a present. It started from thereafter, to be exact, but that’s trivial. I swore to drive in every technique in my possession to my son who keeps absorbing my lessons like some sort of super sponge.

On his 9th birthday, I gave Soichiro an automatic pistol called Beretta M92 as a present. I judged that he deserved this one after seeing him using the REVOLVER with complete mastery. Though to be honest, I was thinking of handing it to him earlier. But as expected, better late than never. Especially after seeing the passion in his eyes. Yup, definitely worth the wait! [TL : BWAHAHAHA]

When Soichiro turned 10, I presented him a tent. It’s because I felt it’s the time he learns camping, that I see it as the ideal gift. When he received this, Soichiro showed joyous tears and his fist tightened..

On his 11th birthday, I gave him the task of surviving in the jungle. Though his combat skills are already at the level of the average special units from back in the day, his survival skills still have a long way to go. It seems he might know about his limits too. The gaze he gave me when we parted ways, was showing a passion I had never seen before.

On his 12th birthday, I gave him an automatic gun called M4A1 Carbine, the so called ASSAULT RIFLE as a present. Though he didn’t show that big of a reaction compared to his previous gifts, his calm eyes were that of a soldier about to sent to the battlefield. As expected of my son.

13th birthday, when I gave him an automatic pistol called DESERT EAGLE as a present, I still remember the shock of that time even till now. As he received that monster of a gun, Soichiro asked why he didn’t get a ROCKET LAUNCHER or ANTI-TANK RIFLE*. Despite being my son, I’m trembled at his talent and ambition. If it’s him, he won’t have any problem in mastering it. [TL* : This]

But, as expected after coming this far, facing Soichiro is hard now. He is as good as I am. Maybe he needs an even stronger master, or training with the special forces… Though I said「There’s no way I can give such dangerous things to my son………. It seems father is still lacking」, the look on Soichiro’s face at that time, I still remember it even now. Though the second part was said in a small voice due my embarrassment, Soichiro is a gentle kid. It seems he’s not pursuing that because he’s worrying about me.

During the celebration of his 14th birthday, I decided in my heart that I’ll give him mock combat as a present. I couldn’t make this decision up till now, because I knew that after finishing this part of the training for the first time, this child will surpass me in 2-3 years. Though I have some amount of pride should I be “defeated by my son”, I steeled my determination and threw everything I had at Soichiro. A boy should always someday surpass his father. It’s a fact that this child is getting stronger earlier than any child of his age. That’s all of it.

When Soichiro was celebrating his 15th birthday, I noticed that facing him by myself was getting more and more difficult. After worrying about it, I came up with the idea to get a new opponent for Soichiro. To which he quickly responded. As expected of my son. But I failed to find a proper opponent for my son. Though I was looking for a brown bear from deep within the mountains, since Japan has no human to match him, even that brown bear couldn’t hold a candle to my son. His face when saying,「I tried so many things but it wasn’t fun. Let’s make it into a nabe」 while dragging the beaten brown bear was too cool.

When my son was celebrating his 16th birthday, I made my resolution and called my old comrades. I already exhausted my everything in the mock battle against Soichiro. With that, I could say that we’re on par. He might definitely surpass me by the next year. Therefor, I decided to teach Soichiro what “strength in numbers” means. Powerful guys will come at him with numbers. That’s his destiny. If needed I, your father, will become a demon.

But, even I was slightly bewildered by what my old pals thought about the current me. I’m already washing my hands clean from the battlefield which is reeking with blood. My old buddies might be laughing when they see the current me living and settling down in Japan, where my dear wife was born. No, I’m being foolish here. They’re the best, and my friends. I’m sure that they will definitely give their blessing to my happiness. After getting in contact my comrades agreed to cooperate unconditionally. As I thought, my fellow soldiers are the best. And my son, who can dispatch those comrades-in-arms of mine in the blink of an eye, is also the best. This son of mine has already reached a level which is unreachable even to me. Thought the second half was a harder fight after I secretly leaked out Soichiro’s habits, I’m really impressed that he still won nonetheless.

When Soichiro was about to become 17 years old I finally decided in my heart to give the last present, that is…..freedom. I have nothing to teach him anymore. More than this, I’m just a hindrance to my son’s talent. In that case, father will give you wings of freedom so you can take flight in the world. To go anywhere in the world is your freedom. Though I don’t wish for him to be involved in crime if possible―― That kind of lip service couldn’t leave my mouth.

I was about to call Soichiro to a place without people in order to convey that. But, Soichiro moved faster than me.

「Father………………It’s about what I want as my birthday present」

「Yeah, I’m thinking about excellent things for this year too. I already imagined your surprised face when you receive it you know」

Maybe I’ll shed tears like a waterfall after you leave*. [TL* : SO you want to kick him out of the house]

But, he’s looking awfully frightened in my eyes today. Could it be that he guessed what I want to say?

「Can I choose the present this year?」

No way……………… He really guessed it?! But, if that’s the case, why is he willingly trying to say it? No good, my mind is in chaos and I can’t think straight.

「I………………….. Want to live a normal life of a 17 years old teen! In Shinji’s house, there’s this thing, he says is a game console. When I tried it…….. I… didn’t really understand but, I WAS SHOCKED AS IF SOMETHING’S SNAPPED INSIDE!」

Game console? Snapped? Just what kind of thing is this child talking about? D-Don’t tell me……………. I see, my son is just like that. In that case………….. As his father――

「I―― Want a game consoLUOAAAAAAAAA」

I swung my fist of love at my son when anymore words were unnecessary.

I know what he wants to say. And yet, what the heck am I doing in this place? He still wants to live along with father and mother for a while longer. That’s why, I have no doubt this child wants to convey that*. Why the heck else would you even go as far as to pretend that you wish for a game console which you don’t even want?………… What a brave child! How adorable of you for doing that. Wouldn’t I just be banishing my son if I said something like that[present]. [TL* : He’s not]

[TL : must I put my tsukkomi here? there’s too much to retort anyway]

「Soichiro………….」

Soichiro’s staring into my eyes without even faltering because of my words. If that’s the case, let this father respond too. In this spirit —

「Atta boy! So you also want to buy a game console?」

Soichiro couldn’t react fast enough after hearing these words of mine. As I thought, despite not really wanting for it… he really just wants to live together a while longer in this place. What you are thinking is perfectly clear to father you know. [TL : -_-……………………….]

「What’s the matter, so you don’t want it？」

「I-I want！ I WANT IT！ 」

Even this kind of flustered reaction, O son, your reasons are known by father you know. But, it might be boorish to say it in this place.

Even so, the pride of a father also won’t let me to just hear the words of my son. Beside, this child and I might be waiting for this right moment. I’ll answer to your expectations as a father.

「Yup, don’t be so passionate. But, of course, it’s not unconditional. You know that right? The condition is, if you can pass my test.」

Fumu, his eyes are strong, and yet gentle. I can feel his unshakeable will.

「Fumu, that’s a nice resolution. Okay then, in that case I’ll tell you the content of my test. And that is…………………. To win a serious match against ME！ 」

Have you already thought about it? I got this feeling that Soichiro’s ambition suddenly shriveled. No, isn’t this just my imagination. This child understands. The fact that I’m no longer a match for Soichiro. Thus, he might be worried that I’ll be receiving a shock when father is defeated. What a gentle child. I really feel like crying. But, it won’t do as it is. Just in case, I throw a bait to make it easier for him to start.

「Come, I’ll buy you the VRMMO which was just released last month. If you win, that is.」

Muh, he showed a good expression. Saying too much is not good when he doesn’t even really want it[the game console]*. What a really cute child―― unfortunately, I should fully concentrate. My opponent is a monster whose force is equal to the world’s strongest special task force by himself. That moment, even I was fired up.

Yosh, I calmed down. Well then, shall we start it, the battle between father and son！

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