His own daughter Ayaka's actions completely exceeded the expectations of everyone present.
Except for little Eula.
This little chubby bundle from the Kamisato family actually knew to add a cushion as well.
Little Eula nodded in satisfaction.
As for the matter of the middle-aged man being actively sought out for a hug by the little chubby bundle...
Back in Liyue Harbor, little Eula had seen this happen plenty of times.
If it weren't for the fact that she herself had already "expired" in that regard...
The Head of the Kamisato Clan looked at the dazed expression on Lord Shura Anyakonsen-shou's face and ultimately decided to just go along with it.
"Very well, then let's begin the lesson..."
Hey, hey, are you seriously not going to do anything about this?
Looking at little Ayaka, who was sitting obediently on him like he was a chair, the middle-aged man didn't even know how to comment.
He simply kept his hands properly in place, letting little Ayaka treat him like a toy and swing him around as she pleased...
"Clan Head, it seems you've forgotten about me."
The voice was gentle as water, and the middle-aged man's first reaction upon hearing it was that this was the epitome of the feminine ideal popularized in Inazuma—the Yamato Nadeshiko.
Just from the voice, one could tell she was quiet and reserved in temperament, gentle and considerate, mature and steady. She spoke little, but her words and actions were always appropriate; her demeanor was elegant and well-bred, serene toward others, cautious and composed in her conduct—natural yet not rigid.
She must surely be a wonderful woman endowed with virtues such as kindness, patience, humility, loyalty, and diligence; one who, when faced with conflict or moral dilemmas, would resolve them with a soft, beautiful smile, possessing an outer gentleness and inner strength.
The middle-aged man looked toward the doorway.
Standing there was a beautiful young woman with light blue hair, dressed in a blue kimono, her long hair reaching her waist, and a tall, graceful figure.
Whether it was her appearance, her figure, or her voice—if one had to make a comparison...
The middle-aged man had to thank little Eula for raising his standards of beauty while standing by his side.
She looked somewhat like the future version of little Ayaka, but with the aura of an older sister.
Unlike the big-sister energy of little Yoimiya—who was the enthusiastic type that would pull you along to overcome troubles together—this young woman had a gentle, watery presence, like a comforting tree hollow of an older sister willing to accommodate all your worries.
What drew the most attention was probably the beauty mark just below the left corner of her mouth...
Wait... a beauty mark?
And looking at her height...
Is this you, Ayato, you little rascal?
What did you pad your chest with? I can't even spot a single flaw!?
Hold on first—what if this really isn't Ayato?
The middle-aged man glanced toward the Head of the Kamisato Clan beside him. The clan head coughed twice.
"This is the eldest daughter of my second younger brother's family, Kamisato Ayako. She's recently been sent here to study etiquette under me."
"Hello, Miss Ayako."
Cid felt like he genuinely couldn't detect any flaws, so he decided to go along and pretend this young lady truly existed for now.
"Greetings, Lord Shura Anyakonsen-shou. It is a pleasure to meet you for the first time. I am Kamisato Ayako..."
Little Ayako looked at Kamisato Ayaka, who was sitting on the middle-aged man's lap.
Without the slightest hesitation or courtesy, she reached out and lifted little Ayaka straight out of the middle-aged man's embrace...
The middle-aged man didn't really mind this. Even though there was a cushion underneath, little Ayaka was still the noble daughter of the Kamisato family—observing proper distance and propriety was necessary.
However, what came next was explosive.
After pulling little Ayaka out, the young lady Kamisato Ayako extended her hand and took hold of the middle-aged man's arm. Her face was slightly flushed...
"I have admired Lord Shura Anyakonsen-shou's reputation for a very long time..."
After being lifted out, little Ayaka stared blankly at the scene unfolding before her.
What in the world is going on?
Why did her brother turn into a sister?
And why was this "sister" now competing with her for Uncle's spot?
The little child's eyes were filled with huge confusion.
Meanwhile, little Eula beside them was also completely stunned...
The Kamisato family was actually using a beauty trap on the middle-aged man?
And they sent a girl around her own age?
On purpose?
Little Eula subconsciously felt an urge to draw the Snow-Tombed Starsilver from behind her.