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Placing the sealing container on one of the dozens of empty shelves, he stepped into the shower to relax.
—Fuu, today was a satisfying day… I went on a date with Kotonoha, got closer to Kokoro, and met Manami, their mother. But, it would have been great if they had invited me to lunch even if I had accepted. The destruction of the mansion by that octopus was so unexpected, I had to leave without saying goodbye. Ahhh, I hope that doesn't give you a bad impression of me.—
Letting the shower water fall on his head, Javier closes his eyes to murmur sleepily.
—Tomorrow there is only class until noon, so I can take advantage of it to spend more time with Kotonoha—.
After a long shower with cold water, when you step out with only a towel around your waist and another drying your long hair, your gaze falls on the jar where the octopus is trapped.
—An improvement in defense against enemies that can force their way through time-space and a suppression force that is activated through special methods—.
Thinking about the future, even if it's not here, Javier dressed in shorts, a loose-fitting sleeveless shirt, and slippers.
Walking through the halls that had become mundane, he descends the imperial staircase and sees a beautiful imperial chandelier made of crystals. American white oak flooring was found throughout the mansion, except for the bathtub and kitchen.
Crossing the great hall, entering on the right wing through one of the doors that connects to the long hallway, brushing with his fingers the texture of the wallpaper that decorated the walls with patterns of trees, flowers and animals.
Listening to the voices coming from the living room, he enters and sees almost everyone, except Yuuna and Yami.
—How did your practice go, girls?—.
—Javier Onii-chan, it's true that an octopus destroyed the mansion!—.
—Boo, Rinka Onee-chan doesn't believe Shio, when Shio tells the truth—.
—It's not that I don't believe you, it's just that it's hard to imagine such a scene, even look at the mansion, it's still standing, right, Saya-chan—.
—!... It's hard to imagine a giant octopus destroying the mansion—.
—Right! Javier Onii-chan is telling you. What happened?—
—According to what Yuuna told me, Yami took the squid I had left in the industrial freezer, that's not what he did, but he brought it back to life by destroying the mansion. When I arrived, half of the mansion had been destroyed during the fight and ended up collapsing. Ahahaha, they should have been here, oh, rather, let's see it!—.
Pushing her with one hand, as if he were hugging her neck, Javier sat down with Rinka next to him on the sofa and without making them wait, Shio took the vacant seat.
Sayaka watches the intimate interaction as she sees Rinka's head on Javier's shoulder and him fiddling with a strand of hair.
[Smile]
—!—.
Looking away from the haughty smile that struck a chord with Sayaka, she looked ahead where a translucent screen appeared, displaying the events of the squid from a few hours ago.
—Amazing daddy, you look like a superhero like on TV!—.
—This is the first time I've seen something like this, it seems that the title of Hentai God isn't just for playing with women.
—You'll see—.
—Kya!!... ahaha, wait, ahahaha, s-stop, ahahaha… no more… ah, ah, ha—.
Exhausted, she falls to the wooden floor, blushing from Javier's tickling attack.
—Hmph, that's what you get for saying things like that. Let's see, where are Yuuna, Yami, and Asahi?—.
—Mami and Yami-mama are in the kitchen—.
-That!-.
Quickly reviewing what was happening in real time in the kitchen, everyone in the room sees Yami sitting in a corner with a sign that read: {No Cooking} hanging from her neck. While Yuuna was serving, putting it on the cart and Asahi was helping her pass.
—...Yuna-san also has character—.
She said, adjusting her blouse that had ridden up when Javier reached in.
—I highly doubt it was Yuuna—.
Sayaka replied to go to the dining room.
—Shio—.
-Yes daddy-.
—What is this Yami-mama thing?—.
—... Th-she told me to call her that. At first, I didn't want to, but she looked sad when I rejected her and she got happy when I called Yami-mama, that's why... Are you angry, daddy?—.
—Because I would be, come here—.
Hugging Shio's small body with one hand, while the other lifted her by the legs to Javier's lap
—You've already told Yuuna about that—.
-No-.
Embarrassed, since she didn't know how to approach the subject with her own mother either, Javier stroked her hair.
—Before we eat, let's say yes—.
—Daddy, will you come with me?—
—Of course, princess—.
Lighting up his face with an innocent smile, Javier kissed her forehead and pulled her off his lap.
-Come on-.
He said, extending his hand to Shio, who took it without hesitation.
—What! Only Shio can hold your hand—.
—Jealous of a child, Rinka-chan—.
—Jealous? It would be better to say lack of attention.
Forceful, no longer beating around the bush, Javier feels the warmth and softness of the female body that hours ago their sweaty bodies remembered the breath and touch of both of them.
With a playful, mischievous smile, he said nothing and enjoyed the hug that wrapped around his arm.
Sayaka patiently waited for everyone to arrive at the table, she looked at Javier holding hands with Shio which was becoming common as time went by, but her eyebrows twitched at how clingy Rinka became and the condescending smile that was always directed at her.
—Something's wrong, Saya-chan, you're frowning again.
—...it's okay. I'm impressed by how fast you are—.
—Ehehe, if they visit you in bed and you have a passionate night. Look, I still have some that don't go away.
Showing only to Sayaka, he will notice the light skin of the chest with obvious hickey marks that the bra covered some and not others.
—... What are you trying to achieve?—.
—Me! I have nothing to prove, I'm just chatting with you.
Innocent to the eyes of others, Sayaka could sense what Rinka wanted to achieve with her obvious affection and heated conversations that came out of nowhere.
—Don't try to overdo it—.
—Okay. Ah, Javier Onii-chan, I don't have school tomorrow, but there are club activities.
—I'll let you in, Sayaka and I only have classes until noon so Rinka-chan, send me a message, so I can pick you up—.
-What time is your flight?-.
—I plan to leave at six—.
—You'll bring back memories.
—Take it for granted, there's something I want you to get, Sayaka—.
—Anything will do—.
—Then I'll see what to get you. Is something wrong, Shio?—.
—I won't see you anymore, daddy—.
—Of course we'll see each other, I'll be back on Sunday, I'll bring you nice memories, okay—.
—Mm—.
—Come on, don't make that face like an abandoned kitten.
—I'm not making a face.
I laugh heartily at Shio's grimaces.
—Are they already at the table? How fast.
He said, barely entering the dining room Yuuna pushing the food cart.
—In the end, what did you make as a main dish, Yuuna?
—Aside from the salted-boiled soybeans, to go with okonomiyake and rice, I also made cucumber salad, miso soup, and some chicken skewers. To drink, I brought green tea and barley tea in case anyone wants something different, and if anyone wants something else, we have frozen fruit salads.
—This time you really tried hard, Yuuna—.
—Seriously, although I think there is a lot of food, but since Mr. Javier has the biggest appetite along with Yami, I make more—.
-Oh really?-.
—Javier Onii-chan eats very heavy things at night—.
—Javier doesn't measure his food just as he doesn't gain weight.
—Daddy, I'll eat everything—.
—Try not to eat too much, you'll get a stomach ache later.
He advised Asahi, while Rinka and Sayaka attacked Javier with the truth.
—How tough—.
He joked with a smile. There was a pleasant atmosphere, as Yuuna served everyone food, Javier saw Yami, who hadn't spoken or touched on the subject of ice cream.
—...Shio, you didn't have to say something to Yuuna—.
—Mm, something happened, Mr. Javier.
—Nothing serious, just that Shio wants to tell you something and I want you not to take it the wrong way.
Looking at Shio who got off the seat, he walked up to Yuuna and, embarrassed, not knowing how to tell her, Javier rubbed her head.
—Without fear, yes—.
—I'm not afraid... Mommy, I want to tell you something—.
—What is my love?—.
—C-c-can I call Yami Onee-chan, Yami-mama!—.
Taking a lot of courage from Shio, Yuuna was stunned, not knowing what to say, she looked at Javier who shook his head and shrugged his shoulders.
—I just found out. Apparently Yami wants me to call her that.—
—Yami-san, what does this mean?—.
—Mommy, don't be mad.
—I'm not angry, my girl, I just want to know why he makes you say those things—.
Everyone was looking at Yami who was off, as if she weren't the same, gluttonous with too much energy that she was already clanging her cutlery or chopsticks.
—... Sorry, I'm not hungry.
A bucket of cold water fell on everyone, even Shio herself was left with her mouth open.
Yami was about to get up when Javier appeared and touched his forehead and neck.
—You don't seem to have a fever, does your stomach hurt, or are you really sorry for endangering everyone?
Scanning, Yami lowered his head apologetically.
"I'm sorry for putting you in danger. I didn't mean to involve you. That won't happen again. As for why I wanted Shio to call me that... I just wanted to remember a time that was lost and won't come back."
Yuuna and Rinka caught the words, which contained a melancholy of feelings they could understand very well. Yami, without saying anything else, looked into Javier's eyes.
—!... Do you know that it's not good to make that face?—.
—I'm not putting any—.
He answered, letting Javier's thumbs try to stop the tears from falling, but Yami wasn't crying.
Javier, who didn't know what to do or say, froze as Yami hugged him and he whispered in his ear.
—It's time for you to take charge of the title you carry and its responsibilities… Otherwise, I myself will be in charge of making you understand the stupid things you're doing, and you won't like that.
A chill ran through him, chilling his blood to the point where his hentai core began to ache from fear. Javier, powerless, fell onto his butt and stared at Yami's impassive face.
—Keep in mind what I told you. I'll go to my room.
With nothing that could stop him from leaving, with that attitude and atmosphere that was beginning to surround Yami, he disappeared into the mists that prevented the light from passing through.
—But what just happened?—.
—I have no idea, but it seems Javier Onii-chan doesn't understand her either. What do you think he said to her?—
—Nothing comes to mind.
—Yuuna let me help you serve—.
He said with a smile, lightening the load in the environment due to Yami's attitude, making things start to flow.
—Daddy, are you okay?—.
-I think so…-.
—Seriously, you're making a face now—.
—It must be because I remembered something at a Gods' meeting I attended for the first time. It's not something one can get used to no matter how many lives one has in a modern, civilized age.
He affirmed as he stood up. Javier, now the center of everyone's attention, sat back down.
—Let's eat, before dinner gets cold—.
—Excuse me, Mr. Javier—.
—Tell me, Yuuna—.
—I understand that Shio is growing fond of everyone in the house, but it doesn't seem to me that Yami-san is trying to convince my daughter to call her mom. Shio, you may not understand yet, but I don't want to hear you call her that again.—
-Yeah-.
Shio lowered his head.
—Mr. Javier, I respect you very much, but it doesn't seem to me that you're not saying anything either.
"What can I say? I told Shio to tell you so there won't be any problems in the future. I don't see any problem with you not accepting it either, since you're right about that. I also plan to talk to Yami about this matter."
Hearing him speak, Yuuna calmed down as he agreed with her and solved the issue that was making her uneasy.
Finishing dinner, while Yuuna received help from Shio and Asahi to wash the dishes, Sayaka cleaned the bathrooms and Rinka collected the dirty clothes to wash and hang them up.
While they were doing everything, Javier stood in front of Yami's door for a few seconds to gather his courage.
Knock! Knock!
—Yami, are you awake?—.
-Happens-.
Moving on to the second of the mansion's three large rooms, Javier sees her sitting next to a nightstand, and Yami points to the other chair on the other side of the table.
-What are you doing?-.
—Secret, but it's for you and it will be very useful—.
She said as she pulled out a strand of hair to wrap it around a reel that was full.
-... How have you been?-.
—I'm fine, nothing to tell—.
—You know, the other day I saw an ice cream store with a 30% discount if you buy in bulk and they give you two more.
—That sounds good, I should go see if they have my flavor.
—How about we go out tomorrow, after school. That way we can buy ice cream together?
"What are you trying to accomplish? You usually refuse to buy me more ice cream and get mad at me for using your credit card."
"I think anyone would be angry if they got a bill for more than their basic monthly payment. What do you say, let's go get some ice cream?"
—...Okay, where is it?—.
—Florida, in the state of Orlando—.
Stopping the hands that envelop them, the mist and the reel with the thread, Yami looks up and sees a Javier with a nervous smile.
—Phew, ahahahahaha—.
—Hey, why are you laughing?—.
—No… it's just that… ahahaha, if you could see your face right now, ahahaha—.
Reddish like a boiled tomatillo, Yami laughs even more, clutching his stomach.
—Ahh, I haven't laughed like this in a long time. As expected of you.
Unsure of what Yami meant by that last sentence, Javier, still self-conscious, looked at Yami, his cheeks flushed from laughing so much and his smile taking his breath away.
—W-what do you say, do you want to come?—.
"Come on, we haven't had the chance to be alone together since I've been recovering my Goddess memories. But why halfway around the world for a date?"
—To change the air and share a moment alone, for a moment let's leave things behind and just sit between us, does that seem wrong to you?
—On the contrary, those things fascinate me—.
With a hidden smile that fascinates, and subtle gestures like adjusting her hair while tilting her head, they make Javier's heart go wild.
—I'll try not to take long. By the way, Yuuna forbade Shio from calling you Yami-mama.—
—I was hoping so, well, I'll try again in the future.
—I think you have a bad personality, Yami—.
—Mm, from the perspective of beings with a finite lifespan, they can appreciate it that way, but for me, who saw how the stars in the primordial firmament were born and destroyed along the river of time and space, my way of acting is boring—.
—Maybe I got involved with a woman my mom warned me not to get involved with—.
—Ehehe, it's your way of seeing me now that we barely know each other, but—.
Standing up, he walked over to Javier, who felt as shy as a pubescent boy just entering adolescence in his first intimate contact with a woman.
Putting their hands around each other's necks to gradually get closer, their gazes locking until their foreheads touched.
As if it were their ritual to feel each other's breath and the warmth that enveloped them, clouding their minds. In what seemed like an eternity before the other took action and made the first move, scratching and meowing could be heard on the other side of the door.
—!... Where had the Empress and Polaris been all this time?—.
"I had left them on the terrace. When the squid couldn't be affected by my attacks and kept growing, destroying the mansion, I had to escape with Yuuna. I used the mist to teleport Shio, Asahi, Polaris, and the Empress to my side."
—I see. And what are they doing in your room now?—
—Sleep with me—.
—What! You know I always want to sleep with the Empress, and you monopolize her and don't tell me anything.
—He didn't say anything to you for the same reason as the way you act, he didn't always tell you to get along better with Polaris and you complain.
—I don't deny it—.
She said pouting just like Shio did.
Laughing, she opens the door where Polaris ran straight to Javier and the Empress walked with her four little legs to Yami who took her.
-Good!...-.
Getting up, he took Polaris in his arms and left.
But before he could close the door, he poked his head out and saw Yami staring as if he expected him to do it.
—{Stick out tongue} Silly Yami—.
He closed the door, after behaving like a child, making Yami look at the Empress instead of saying something.
—That's why men will always be children—.
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After Javier left Yami's room, he appeared in the study room where Asahi, Yuuna and Shio were studying.
—How are you doing with your studies, Yuuna?—.
—Mr. Javier, please don't scare us like that by appearing out of nowhere.
—Ahahahaha. Sorry, I didn't mean to scare you. How are you doing, Asahi? Is that math working out better now?
—I still have a bit of trouble with them.
-Let me see…-.
Handing over the notebook without any complaint, Javier reviews the pages with the problems and the previous ones before handing it back.
—Wait, it should be around here, since I bought it for Yami… Here it is! Here, Asahi—.
—Multiplication, division, addition and subtraction table—.
—It seems like you're having trouble with math, and if you don't have a solid foundation in math, it'll be even harder in the future. Review it, tell Yuuna or Shio to ask you the 8, 14, 4, 9 times table, and you'll be able to learn much better that way.
-Thank you-.
Starting to look through the small book, Javier stops by Shio who handed him his notebook and waited with anticipation for what he would say.
—Oh, not bad, you're writing more beautifully and learning more words. Come on—.
-Yes daddy-.
Setting up a bench for Shio, Javier handed him a marker and said.
—I want you to write me a sentence; a name, a color, a place, and a thing—.
-Alright-.
(Shio played in the blue sea with a bucket)
—Well done, Shio, I see you're learning very quickly.
—Ehehehe, Shio repeats every day and plays with words with Onii-chan—.
—That's a good way to play it.
Elated to be congratulated by her dad, Shio hugged Javier with all her strength, not wanting to let go, making Javier himself carry her in his arms, one on her thighs almost buttocks and the other on her back, patting her.
—Shio, don't bother Mr. Javier too much—.
—I'm not bothering him... daddy, I'm bothering him—.
—Of course not, my princess.
He told her giving her a kiss on the cheek and Shio returned it.
—Mr. Javier, I didn't spoil her that much.
—Ahaha, a little while doesn't hurt... Also reviewing?—.
He said as he looked at the notebook with notes on high school math problems.
—A little, although it's becoming difficult for me to solve after many years without studying.
—Then I'll help you a little.
Without waiting, he moved one of the chairs, sat down, and let Shio sit on his lap, humming as he watched Yuuna.
-Mommy's jar is getting cuter and the candy keeps falling out, ehehe. All thanks to Daddy-.
As time passed, the four of them studied, Shio, who was already nodding, Javier told them.
—That's all for today, it's already 12 o'clock. Tomorrow will be a new day and I don't want you to stay up all night studying, as it will be bad for your health while you're still growing.
—You're right, come on, kids, let's pack up and go to bed.
—{Yawn}, well—.
—Mmmm—
Falling into the arms of sleep, Shio fell asleep on Javier's lap, while Asahi yawned as she gathered her notebooks and pencils to go to bed.
—Mr. Javier, thanks for the help. Come on, Shio, go to bed, you need to change.
—Mmm, no, I want to sleep with daddy—.
—Shio, let Mr. Javier, he also needs to rest—.
—No problem for me, you know.
-But-.
—Shio do you want to sleep with me tonight?
—Sleep with daddy… Mommy, I'll sleep with daddy—.
Waking up to the news, Shio looked in wonder at Yuuna to leave her.
"No Shio."
—But Onii-chan—.
—We don't know what Javier's thoughts are, and if he does something bad to her, mommy!, I-it hurts!—.
Grabbing his head from the slap he received from Javier, he looks at him and says.
—I don't know what image you have of me, but let me tell you, I have no thoughts other than those of a father and daughter. I may have the title of Hentai God, but I have my own red lines. Also, I don't know in whose mind, you may think I would do something to Shio, I would think so if it were Yuuna or someone with a bigger chest and buttocks, but Shio at eight years old is no different from a child—.
Noticing how indignant he was at being accused of something he wouldn't commit, Asahi lowered his head, not knowing what to say, and Yuuna blushed at the suggestion to wake up and speak.
—I'm so sorry for what Asahi said, Asahi apologize to Mr. Javier—.
—Bu-but—.
—No, no, I know that our past sometimes won't allow us to move forward or see beyond our fears, but. Accusing someone out of fear of something is nothing more than cowardice. Asahi, let's trust Mr. Javier. His title may not convince anyone, but he would never harm Shio.
—How do you know?—.
—I don't know, but—.
—But, but, there's a but for everything, but if it happens again like that night he came back, what will we do! Our light, our light will be tainted by him!—.
Frightened by the way he raised his voice, Yuuna could see the man's shadow reflected in Asahi for a few moments.
—S-sorry, I didn't mean to raise my voice, !—.
Asahi couldn't believe that Yuuna backed down when he tried to apologize.
—M-mommy—.
—S-sorry, I didn't mean to—.
The atmosphere between mother and son grew tense. Javier, who had placed Shio on a chair, stood between them.
—Asahi, Yuuna, go to sleep and rest. Today has been very stressful. Asahi, do you want to stay for a moment? Yuuna, go with Shio. I'll stay and chat with Asahi.
-Yeah-.
—Don't make that face, some things we can't control, like fear. For now, go rest and try not to think too much. After all, the mind is the first to play tricks on us.
—I'll follow your advice.—
Watching Yuuna leave with Shio, Javier looked at Asahi who was also scared by how Yuuna avoided him a little.
—He hates me—.
—I highly doubt that will happen. It was just an instinctive reflex; you've never raised your voice before.
—No, I got upset and lost my patience… just like him.
—Try not to let that affect you. You may be his son and have his genes, but that doesn't make you the same as him; it's only your actions that identify you as a person.
-Yeah-.
—For now, cool your head, go sleep on it, and try to talk to Yuuna tomorrow.
—...I'm sorry I said those horrible things to you—.
—Mm, I think if I were you I wouldn't have kept quiet either, but you shouldn't worry. Once I take Shio as my daughter, I'll only see her as a little girl no matter how much older she grows up. It's a parent's duty to love and care for them.
Stunned, not knowing how to interact with the person in front of him, who acted like a grown man despite his appearance and gave advice without smelling alcohol or shouting.