"Miyuki, what are you doing standing there? Come and have lunch with us."
Without another word, Kiana, who had always been straightforward, went up, took Asakura Miyuki's arm, and pulled her over.
The girl's face was timid, her gaze lowered, not daring to look at Bronya and Raiden Mei.
The only one she was familiar with was Kiana. Although the other two were recent hot topics at school, they had nothing to do with her.
Kiana didn't notice this and casually pulled Asakura Miyuki to sit next to her.
"Miyuki, what did you have for lunch? Can I have a taste?"
Her gluttony acting up, Kiana, who hadn't noticed Asakura Miyuki's abnormality, was lost in her own world, like a hungry husky.
This Bronya girl had come uninvited, causing her portion of today's bento to be shared for no reason.
Being able to get a little back from Asakura Miyuki was a good option for her.
She did not see the troubled look on Asakura Miyuki's face.
"This..."
Asakura Miyuki had only intended to take a look at Kiana and then leave.
After all, she knew that she and Kiana were not from the same world. She was a young lady from Northern Europe, while she was just an ordinary high school student living in the countryside.
Just a glance was enough, just to see the light she yearned for.
"Kiana-san, the bento I made isn't actually very good."
Inadvertently, Asakura Miyuki's pale hand pressed down on her bento box, preventing Kiana from possibly acting on her own accord.
This was one of the few dignities she had left.
Raiden Mei noticed this and unceremoniously picked up a piece of wagyu beef from Kiana's bento.
"Asakura-san, this is a bento Kiana made. It's her first time cooking, so she needs everyone to give her some pointers. You should try it too."
Kiana looked confused and scratched her head. "Huh? Mei..."
A small foot stepped mercilessly on her instep, signaling the girl to shut up.
People who can't read the atmosphere are the most annoying.
Just like the bully Sin at the orphanage, who would always interrupt her and Seele's cuddles.
A look of displeasure appeared in Bronya's eyes.
"Bronya, why did you step on me?" Kiana grimaced.
But after hearing Raiden Mei's words, the heart in Asakura Miyuki's chest started beating fast, very uncharacteristically.
A dish made by Kiana-san herself...
"This... this is Kiana-san's bento, I can't..."
"It's fine. She's a big idiot and needs more people to give her some constructive advice."
Without another word, Raiden Mei portioned out a part of Kiana's bento and handed it to Asakura Miyuki.
There was meat, vegetables, and fruit, and even the rice was of the finest quality.
By now, no matter how slow Kiana was, she had figured it out.
"Miyuki, this is a dish I made. It's my first time, so please give me some advice."
Her silly smile was very infectious. Asakura Miyuki seemed to be transported back to the afternoon when Kiana saved her.
She wasn't so sunny that day. Standing on the heads of the thugs who almost... assaulted her, she was as valiant and heroic as a warrior.
She was the light she yearned for. Since it was her request, she had no reason to refuse.
"Thank you, Kiana-san. The dish you made is very delicious."
For some reason, Asakura Miyuki felt her eyes getting a little teary.
Was it because this was the first time she had felt such warmth, or because this was the first time she had eaten such a delicious meal?
She didn't know.
The considerate Raiden Mei and Bronya exchanged a look, reaching a consensus in the exchange of glances.
The two of them tactfully started a conversation, allowing Asakura Miyuki to join in.
"Bronya, what do you usually like..."
Two people catering to one, plus a professional comedian like Kiana cracking jokes, Asakura Miyuki's timidness gradually relaxed, and she blended into the atmosphere.
But happy times are always short.
They were still students and had to go back to class after lunch break.
Asakura Miyuki was the first to leave.
"Raiden-san, Bronya-san, and Kiana, I had a very happy time today."
"Thank you."
The girl bowed and turned away without a second glance.
The three girls left behind fell into a temporary silence.
All three of them had their own stories, but that didn't mean they were the only ones in the world suffering hardship and darkness.
Bronya looked at Kiana. "Kiana, she has signs of long-term abuse and malnutrition. I think you should look into it."
Long-term malnutrition was one thing.
After all, girls at this age would do anything to maintain their figure, so malnutrition was a common occurrence.
But signs of long-term abuse...
"I'll keep an eye on it."
It could only have been done by Asakura Miyuki's family.
"I'll leave it to you then."
...
That afternoon, Bronya went home from school like an ordinary student, but she had no intention of going her separate way.
"Big sister Mei, can I stay at your place for a while?"
Before Raiden Mei could speak, Kiana, the white-haired furball, immediately became vigilant.
The last person to say this was the Blondie who posed a great threat to her. This time, it was an adorable Russian loli.
Her status in the family was under a double threat, and she had to react accordingly.
If a Kaslana doesn't show her claws, does she really think she's just a big white cat?
Kiana: "Bronya, aren't you very capable? How come you can't even find a place to live?"
Raiden Mei: "Then from today on, we are a family."
Kiana: ???
"He said that if we met Bronya, we should take her back."
orz
Damn Blondie, he actually predicted all my reactions. Next time, I must predict his predictions.
Bronya had no reaction to the farce in front of her. "Thank you, big sister Mei."
She could go back, of course, but that place filled with Cocolia's presence...
If she could choose to leave, she wouldn't stay a second longer.
The three girls, each with her own style, became as close as sisters and lived under the same roof.
"Welcome home."
Young Brian, temporarily acting as the house husband, looked at the unexpected guest, and the non-existent glasses on his face glinted.
Just when he was feeling drowsy, a pillow was delivered.
As expected, the rich lady Mei was his able assistant who could help him conquer Nagazora City.
"Bronya Zaychik, can you let me join your family?"
Bronya: ???