-Tetsumaru-
-Tetsumaru-
-Tetsumaruuu! - Mei shouted through their astral bond or whatever their communication was. The boy's left eyelid twitched, but there was no other external reaction.
-What the hell do you want!? Damn it, stop shouting in my head! - the black-haired boy complained. Mei ignored him and continued their conversation while they were being driven by their new parents, Sakura and Sasuke.
-Do you think the God is screwing with us? I mean, this is too much... - she murmured.
-I don't know, but we can't do anything now. Anyway, besides the color of their respective hair and names, they don't look anything like the emo and the board- Tetsumaru reassured his other half.
In fact, he was right.
Sasuke was a tall man with a robust build, his hair black and short. Sakura was a full-fledged woman, far removed from the famous 'board.' A body neither too thin nor too fat, with flesh in all the right places. She was a voluptuous woman, more like the erotic fanarts of Sakura than the original character.
-Mei, we need to develop the ability to share sight soon - Tetsumaru said solemnly. The girl rolled her eyes.
-Too bad for you, pervert. I'm going to bathe with this busty milf and rub my body against hers while you, with luck, will be able to step on the same floor as her - Mei replied with a smug smile.
Thus, the halves of a single, degenerate boy from Earth annoyed each other, making their new parents a bit uncomfortable by the silence in which they both remained the entire time.
Well, the reports said they were not very communicative- Sakura and Sasuke thought in unison. Not that it bothered them, given that they were both first-timers at raising children. They couldn't set a standard for what was or wasn't common for four-year-olds.
The drive passed quickly, as the couple lived close to the orphanage. Unfortunately for the shinobi duo, they were still near their kindergarten, so they would have to keep seeing this world's protagonist and the insufferable Bakugo.
A simple yet spacious house welcomed the new family. Sakura got out of the car and opened the door so the children could get some air and familiarize themselves with the environment. A decent yard, a garage for the car, quite stereotypical of an American house you see in movies.
The neighborhood seemed quiet, without too many annoying children around, at least at first glance.
-Come on, kids. Let's go inside - Sakura called, walking towards the door.
The interior was cozy and quite well-maintained. A living room with little decoration, furniture, and a few plants here and there. Doors with handles instead of sliding ones. In fact, the decoration and the general atmosphere were untraditional. Nothing too Japanese. That suited both of them, as they weren't Japanese in their past life and this felt more familiar than anything else.
-Ahem, so, Mei-Chan... How about we cook something? - Sakura offered with some shyness. It was clear the woman intended to get closer to her new daughter, to get to know her, and assumed that cooking together would allow them to connect.
-Cooking, huh. Yeah, that's appropriate- Tetsumaru commented. Mei completely ignored him and smiled at her new mother.
-Fine, but I choose what we're eating, if you don't mind - she told Sakura, making the latter raise an eyebrow.
-Tetsumaru-Kun, I have a few things to move around here. Do you mind helping me? - Sasuke intervened in a not-so-casual manner.
-Tetsumaru. Either this is a strategy to get to know us better, or that guy is going to turn you into a woman out in the shed - Mei said through their unique communication.
-Sure - the black-haired boy replied, following the man outside.
-Mei-Chan. You and Tetsumaru aren't blood siblings, are you? - Sakura questioned while chopping some vegetables, according to her adoptive daughter's instructions.
-Just Mei, Mrs. Sakura. And that's correct, we're not blood siblings, but we were left at the orphanage at the same time, and the caretakers assumed my last name was also his - the girl explained while pulverizing some onions.
-You can call me Mom, honey, - the woman added softly. Mei considered it for a moment before accepting that, in fact, it wouldn't hurt to be a little kind and give these people something. Not that she needed to be a shitty brat.
-I'll try, Mom.
That made the woman smile.
Outside, Sasuke and Tetsumaru had just moved some boxes, tidying up what he assumed was the shed of this house. The black-haired boy couldn't help but frown. This couple was too... American.
-Uh, thanks, Tetsumaru-Kun - the man said when the boy handed him a box that seemed somewhat heavy.
-Just Tetsumaru. Hmm, do you prefer me to call you Mr. Sasuke, Sasuke-san, or Dad? - he asked the man, who looked at him strangely.
What's up with this kid? No, both kids! - Sasuke thought, unsure how to feel about it. Something told him that kids didn't behave like this, but what did he know.
-Uh, ah, if you're not comfortable calling me father, then Sasuke is fine - he said awkwardly.
-Alright. So, Sasuke, I know you didn't adopt me because I'm the child every parent would wish for, and I know Mei made an agreement with you - the boy began, staring intently at the older man.
Sasuke noticed the boy's relaxed state. Like his sister, Tetsumaru spoke with confidence and without a hint of shyness towards adults.
-I don't mind having to pay you back for the expenses I know you'll incur for me. I'm too young right now for anyone to give me a moderately serious job, but I estimate that in two to three years, I'll be able to contribute my part and Mei's so you don't have to overexert yourselves.
-Ahem! Look, Tetsumaru, I know we made a deal with Mei-Chan and I can see you two take it seriously, but you shouldn't worry about those things. You're a kid, okay? You need to study, grow, and have fun. Let the adults handle the annoying stuff - Sasuke suggested.
Tetsumaru smiled slightly, surprising the man a little since until now they had only seen him with a neutral expression.
-I'm glad someone like you adopted us, Sasuke- he said honestly.
Why this abrupt change? It's not that Tetsumaru and Mei hated these people or anything. They were simply indifferent, but Sasuke's words and the way he said them suggested honest thought and a kind attitude.
They hadn't planned on having a second child. They hadn't expected that responsibility, yet they did it. They brought in a brat who looked dead inside, because yes, Tetsumaru knew he didn't get the friendlier, more emotional part of his soul.
Even so, the man treated Tetsumaru as what he thought he was: a child.
-Look. I won't insist if you want to take care of us without any short-term compensation. But keep in mind that, as they surely told you, we are not common children. Oh, and don't buy us toys or sweets or those things, we really don't like them - the boy said, and Sasuke nodded awkwardly.
When he and his wife found out they couldn't have children, they had fallen into a bit of a depression. When friends suggested adoption, hope returned to them. When they met Mei, they were charmed by how pretty the girl was.
Her good behavior, her calmness, and her cute attempt to seem more mature convinced them. When she refused to go with them without her brother, they had panicked a little. When they met Tetsumaru, they didn't know what to think.
Sasuke didn't want to say something like he didn't like the boy, but he definitely found no charm in him. However, now...
-Alright, Tetsumaru. I think we have a deal - he said with a wry smile.
The boy and the man returned to the house after a few minutes, the smell of chicken and seasonings reaching them, confusing Sasuke a bit and internally exciting Tetsumaru.
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Well, this is what I've translated so far. Although I use an AI, some of the Spanish text needs to be fixed to be translated correctly, especially since pronouns are rarely used, and when translated this way, the AI doesn't understand gender based on verbs. BUT I'LL BE BACK WITH MORE!
Additionally, this story has some very explicit and somewhat shady PG material, according to general opinion.