Chapter 110: The Long-Awaited Yukinoshita
"Sorry, I didn't expect the sound of my voice to cause such a big reaction from you guys..."
In the Living Room, while apologizing, Aragaki Takiya peeled a small tangerine, split it in half, and gave it to the two Little ones.
"It's okay, Brother. Moeha and I aren't angry..."
Seeing Aragaki Takiya's somewhat guilty expression, Yukinoshita Ayane couldn't help but speak up. In fact, she and Aragaki Moeha weren't angry at all; the reason they hadn't explained earlier was just because they were startled. Aragaki Moeha, who was eating the tangerine beside her, was the best proof of that.
"Well, that's good then. Just now, I thought I had inadvertently done something to make you unhappy."
The young man smiled, then took out another small tangerine and began peeling it. The moment Aragaki Moeha finished the tangerine in her small hand, he stuffed another half into it.
"Then you two watch some TV in the Living Room for a bit. I'll go cook now. Is there anything you'd like to eat?"
After distributing the peeled tangerine to the two again, Aragaki Takiya stood up and spoke.
"Anything is fine for me."
"Um, I want to eat croquettes."
The two different answers came from Yukinoshita Ayane and Aragaki Moeha respectively. The former, constrained by the fact that they hadn't officially recognized each other, felt embarrassed to speak up even if she had something she wanted to eat, while the latter had no such scruples, creating a sharp contrast.
"Is that so? Okay, I got it."
After getting the answers from the two Little ones, Aragaki Takiya began to get busy in the kitchen, while Yukinoshita Ayane and Aragaki Moeha stayed obediently in the Living Room.
However, after a short while, a knock suddenly came from the entrance.
As if they were telepathically linked, Yukinoshita Ayane jumped down from the sofa and ran to open the door. When the Apartment door opened, standing at the entrance was none other than Yukinoshita Yukino.
"Sorry, I..."
Yukinoshita Yukino was about to explain something, but the Little Girl in front of her suddenly hugged her.
The sudden gesture naturally moved Yukinoshita Yukino, but considering they were at someone else's doorstep, she controlled her emotions well.
"Shh~ Papa is cooking for me..."
Yukinoshita Ayane whispered into the girl's ear.
"Ah? Is that so..."
Hearing Yukinoshita Ayane's whisper, Yukinoshita Yukino voiced her thoughts after a brief moment of consideration.
"But wouldn't that be too much trouble for him? He doesn't know your identity yet. How about we go home first?"
"But this is the first meal Papa has cooked for me in this world. It's very rare, and I don't know when the next time I'll get to eat it will be."
Yukinoshita Ayane said in a low voice.
"..."
Listening to Yukinoshita Ayane's words, Yukinoshita Yukino also fell into silence. However, seeing the expectant look on the other's face, she chose to agree to her request.
Seeing her Mother agree to her request, Yukinoshita Ayane happily pulled her into the house. Just as she entered the Living Room, Aragaki Moeha, who was nearby, looked over.
"Um, hello. I am Yukinoshita Yukino, your brother's classmate. We met at the restaurant last time."
Looking at the blonde Little Girl in front of her, Yukinoshita Yukino explained.
Looking at the black-haired girl explaining in front of her, Aragaki Moeha didn't make any other moves; she just nodded slightly and then stopped looking at her.
"Uh, it's okay. Moeha is usually like this. She rarely shows her emotions to anyone except people she's familiar with..."
Yukinoshita Ayane explained to Yukinoshita Yukino.
"It's fine."
Listening to Yukinoshita Ayane's explanation, Yukinoshita Yukino shook her head gently. She didn't mind these things, and the other party was just a child; she wouldn't hold it against a child.
"Eh? Classmate Yukinoshita, when did you get here?"
Just as Yukinoshita Yukino was observing Aragaki Moeha, Aragaki Takiya, who had just finished cooking, walked out of the kitchen carrying a tray. Hearing this voice, Aragaki Moeha seemed to have found her support; she directly dropped the TV remote and ran straight to Aragaki Takiya's side.
"I also just rushed over..."
Yukinoshita Yukino said, but her eyes suddenly noticed the tray he was holding.
"But still, thank you for taking care of Ayane."
"It's no problem. It just so happens that Moeha lacks a playmate at home. It's quite good to have Ayane accompanying her. Also, I just finished making dinner. If you don't mind, come and have a taste together."
Looking at Yukinoshita Yukino, Aragaki Takiya pointed to the dishes laid out on the dining table.
Hearing Aragaki Takiya's words, Yukinoshita Yukino's first reaction was to refuse, but then she remembered Yukinoshita Ayane's expectant eyes from just now. The hesitation in her heart vanished after less than a second of stalling, and she directly accepted Aragaki Takiya's invitation.
In fact, compared to Yukinoshita Yukino's culinary skills, Aragaki Takiya's were undoubtedly much inferior. However, they couldn't withstand the bonus from the impression in Yukinoshita Ayane's mind, so even if the overall taste couldn't compare to the dishes made by Yukinoshita Yukino, Yukinoshita Ayane still ate with great relish... "Be careful on the way back."
An hour later, the Yukinoshita "sisters" were already standing at the door of the Aragaki Residence. It was already nine o'clock in the evening, and it was time for them to go home.
"Mm-hmm, goodbye Aragaki-nii~"
Hearing her father's instructions, Yukinoshita Ayane was quite pleased. However, at the thought that she might not see him for several days, her mood instantly became less bright.
A short while later, the two women got into a taxi. However, neither of them chatted or communicated in the car. It wasn't until after getting out that Yukinoshita Yukino gripped Yukinoshita Ayane's hands tightly.
"I..."
"Was today smooth for Mama?"
Yukinoshita Yukino was about to speak when she heard Yukinoshita Ayane's concerned question from beside her.
"Ah, it was okay..."
Yukinoshita Yukino said, but she couldn't say the second half of the sentence.
In truth, today hadn't been very good for her.
The pressure from her Mother often made her breathless, and there was also a very clever Older Sister beside her. Coupled with the fact that there were no males in the Yukinoshita Family, one could imagine the pressure placed on Yukinoshita Yukino.
"Mama's mood doesn't seem very good."
Looking at Yukinoshita Yukino, who was pursing her lips, Yukinoshita Ayane said curiously.
"Ah, it is a little indeed."
Seeing Yukinoshita Ayane's concerned expression, Yukinoshita Yukino didn't want to hide it anymore and admitted it directly.
"Then go do something you like to release it. This is the method Papa taught me in the previous world. Whenever I'm in a bad mood, he takes me out to play and eat delicious food. I think Mama should be able to apply this method too."
Yukinoshita Ayane said, shaking Yukinoshita Yukino's hand.
"Something I like?"
Yukinoshita Yukino repeated this sentence in her heart, then looked at Yukinoshita Ayane beside her.
That's right, doing what she likes—then taking care of this Little one in front of her should be what she likes doing most...
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