Conversations with Hime are interesting as I discover many things.
Maybe it's because, despite being eight years old, she has a fluent vocabulary and is good at summarizing opinions in an easy-to-understand way. In addition, her perspective is unique, and there are many points that make her different from my ordinary self.
It's still the same today.
Having taken the internet for granted, I realized that using books as a primary source of information, like Hime's, is certainly something that should be done.
"However, I think it's more convenient because it's easier to find and obtain electronic books than physical books."
And Hime has a flexible way of thinking.
I never reject values that differ from my own, and I fully understand that there are good and bad sides to them.
"The fact that the information is updated quickly is also appealing. I think I would use it too if I wasn't this way. There's no doubt that it's convenient... Oh, this looks great."
Even as she said that, she seemed to be looking for a book.
He seemed to have found a book that caught his eye and immediately reached out to pick it up.
However, she is a 120cm tall girl, and the book she wanted was located a little high up on the shelf, so she couldn't reach it.
"Hmm."
Hop. I jump a little, but it's like trying to put out a fire with water.
Her little hands just can't reach it, which makes Hime look a little unhappy.
"...One of the great things about electronic media is that it eliminates these kinds of things."
Hime pouts her lips a little.
That kind of behavior is cute, and I want to just stare at it, but I can't because I'm in trouble.
"I'll take it. Is this book okay?"
It's about as high as my head, and a little above eye level, so it's easy to pick up.
"Thank you. And...there are two more books on the right."
"...Um."
Even though it's just one row, there are still quite a few.
I felt like it would take a long time to check each one. So, rather than picking up the books myself... it might be quicker if someone picked them up for me instead.
"Hime, I'll lift you up, so choose for yourself."
"Eh? Um...wow."
I put my hands under both of her armpits and lifted her up, looking confused.
The weight is still light. Yes, this one is probably easier to choose.
"I see, it's a reverse way of thinking... If you can't reach it, then I can just move to a position where I can reach it."
Hime seemed surprised for just a moment when she was suddenly lifted up, but then she seemed to realize what I was thinking.
"Okay, just a little bit, please. Move to the right."
First, Hime picks up the book she had been trying to get me earlier.
Next, I was told to move to get a book I had my eye on, so I did as I was told and moved my feet. Hime just let me do as I told her, and her legs dangled as I lifted her up.
...There's absolutely no resistance.
If you were nervous or on guard, you would probably have put some tension into your body. Even if you weren't, being lifted by someone else would likely instill fear, so it's not surprising that your body would tense up.
But Hime has entrusted herself to me.
There seems to be no resistance, no caution, no fear whatsoever.
Maybe that means they trust me that much. I felt really happy.
"Hmmmm... Ah, stop. Could you step back for a moment? That book might be good."
Also, it seemed like Hime was having a lot of fun.
I thought she might be embarrassed, but that wasn't the case. She was controlling me as she pleased.
Rather than being spoiled, he seemed used to being pampered.
Maybe it's because I'm strangely overprotective of Kiyoshi and Mei at home, and me outside. While I try not to cause trouble for others, I'm quite lenient with those I trust.
I thought that was one of Hime's cute qualities.