Chapter 61: The Story of Two Little Lolis
It was another peaceful weekend. Aragaki Takiya prepared breakfast as usual without waking Aragaki Moeha. However, this peaceful atmosphere didn't last long, as a knock on the door soon interrupted his rhythm.
"Who would it be this early..."
Putting down the spatula in his hand, Aragaki Takiya went straight to open the door.
Click~
"Hmm? Classmate Shiina, and Kaede..."
Looking at the two girls, one big and one small, standing at the door, Aragaki Takiya couldn't help but feel a bit surprised. It wasn't that he hadn't expected them to come, but the time was a bit too early. After all, Aragaki Moeha hadn't even woken up yet.
"It's like this, Aragaki. I have some family matters and need to head back for a bit, but it's a bit inconvenient to take Kaede with me. So, could I trouble you to look after her?"
Shiina Mahiru pressed her hands together in a sincere gesture. However, she wasn't doing this because she was worried Aragaki Takiya wouldn't agree, but for another reason.
Because Shiina Kaede was someone who had returned from the future, Shiina Mahiru certainly wouldn't let anyone else know about such an absurd thing. But now she had other things to do, and it involved that place she loathed, so this was her only option.
"Ah? I see. No problem. Go ahead and take care of your business, Shiina. You can leave Kaede to me..."
Aragaki Takiya naturally heard how Shiina Mahiru addressed him, so he switched to a more intimate way of addressing her as well. As for Shiina Kaede, Aragaki Takiya felt it wasn't a problem at all. Anyway, there was already a child at home; taking care of one more wasn't difficult for him.
"Then I'll leave her to you. I'll come pick up Kaede in the afternoon..."
After a few brief words, Shiina Mahiru had no choice but to leave. She had to go back to deal with other matters, even if she wanted to stay with Shiina Kaede a little longer.
"Phew~ Come in. Just make yourself at home."
After seeing Shiina Mahiru off, Aragaki Takiya invited Shiina Kaede inside. He had a good impression of this Little Loli, and she seemed quite comfortable with him, naturally taking his hand after hearing what he said.
"She seems to have a different personality from Moeha..."
Looking at the Little one whose small face was full of happy emotions, Aragaki Takiya's mood couldn't help but brighten up as well. Moreover, the temperature outside today wasn't very high, so it seemed like he could take them out for a stroll.
"By the way, Kaede, have you had breakfast?"
"Heehee, I've already eaten..."
Although she had been here several times, Shiina Kaede still felt a sense of novelty about the place. It couldn't be helped; even though there were only simple furnishings, her favorite person was here.
"You've eaten? Then watch some TV in the Living Room for a bit. I'll finish making breakfast first..."
Seeing that she had already eaten breakfast, Aragaki Takiya didn't pay her much more attention. He needed to hurry and finish the remaining steps of breakfast and then go wake up Aragaki Moeha. After all, they planned to go out and play, and he didn't want to waste most of the time at home.
While Aragaki Takiya was making breakfast, a small figure appeared behind him without him noticing.
"Do you need help, Aragaki-nii?"
When Aragaki Takiya turned around to get a bowl, Shiina Kaede suddenly blinked and asked.
"No need... Eh? Didn't I tell you to go to the Living Room first? The kitchen is still quite dangerous for a child like you..."
Aragaki Takiya said this while putting the kitchen knife from the cutting board into the cabinet. Since she was a child, he felt he should be more careful.
"I just wanted to help..."
Shiina Kaede muttered, but a beautiful smile appeared on her face. For no other reason than she found her mom and dad were surprisingly consistent on this matter. Her mom had said the exact same thing when she offered to help at her other home.
"Don't worry, I can handle it here by myself..."
Aragaki Takiya said as he served the food into bowls. Seeing this, Shiina Kaede obediently stepped aside, looking every bit the picture of a devoted daughter to a kind father.
"Phew~ Next is waking up Moeha. Kaede, do you want to come see?"
"Of course!"
Facing Aragaki Takiya's invitation, Shiina Kaede naturally agreed. She happened to be curious about her "aunt's" sleeping posture and could take this opportunity to see.
"Moeha, it's time to wake up..."
Taking Shiina Kaede with him, Aragaki Takiya went to his Bedroom. At this moment, a sleeping blonde loli was lying on the bed—it was Aragaki Moeha.
"Eh? Moeha isn't awake yet?"
Looking at the still-sleeping Aragaki Moeha, Shiina Kaede blinked curiously. She had thought the noise from cooking would have woken her up, but she hadn't expected her to be sleeping so soundly.
"Well~ She's a child after all, and she's at the age where she's growing. Naturally, she needs to sleep more..."
Listening to Shiina Kaede's words, Aragaki Takiya just took it as a joke between Children. He was very lenient with Aragaki Moeha. After all, besides the fact that she was his daughter, who knew where this child would go once he actually completed the task of pursuing Eriri?
So, he should give her enough love while he still could.
"What the, clearly I'm Papa's child, but she looks more like Papa's daughter."
Shiina Kaede grumbled in her mind, but her eyes were filled with uncontrollable envy. After all, this was treatment she couldn't get in this world. Although Shiina Mahiru was also very gentle with her, she found it hard to remain indifferent when faced with the fatherly love she was currently missing.
"Ah~ Is it already morning..."
Facing Aragaki Takiya's call, Aragaki Moeha still seemed a bit groggy. However, when she saw that familiar face, a sense of intimacy washed over her.
"Hehe~ Good morning, Papa."
Seeing Aragaki Takiya's face, Aragaki Moeha couldn't help but lean in. After a month of living together, she could no longer do without a life with Aragaki Takiya.
Although the Papa in this world was slightly different from the one in her previous life, Aragaki Moeha could feel that their love for her was the same.
And compared to her previous life, although the father here didn't have such good conditions, her wish for companionship had been fulfilled. She was already very satisfied with the current situation.
"Pa... Papa?!"
Regarding Aragaki Moeha's way of addressing Aragaki Takiya, Shiina Kaede's heart was undoubtedly crumbling. That was her Papa, and even she hadn't called him that yet. How could she... "You child, you must be sleep-confused. I'm your brother!"
Hearing how Aragaki Moeha addressed him, Aragaki Takiya was startled. He had actually forgotten about this, and Shiina Kaede was right there beside them.
While Aragaki Takiya was frantically trying to fix the situation, he didn't forget to look back at Shiina Kaede. Sure enough, her eyes were wide open, and even her pupils seemed to have gone blank, as if she were completely shocked.
"Ah? What's wrong, Brother?"
Hearing her Papa say that, although Aragaki Moeha was a bit confused, she still chose to follow along. Sure enough, after looking around, she noticed the Little Girl standing next to her Papa—it was Shiina Kaede.
"Why is Kaede here?"
Aragaki Moeha was curious, and at the same time, she understood why her Papa was acting this way. So there was an outsider; no wonder he was like that.
"Ahem, it's okay, Kaede. Moeha just wasn't fully awake, so she mistook me for her Papa. You know, I don't even have a girlfriend, so how could I have a child?"
Noticing Shiina Kaede's expression, Aragaki Takiya quickly explained.
"Girlfriend..."
As Aragaki Takiya explained, Shiina Kaede suddenly caught the keyword.
"Aragaki-nii, let my sister be your girlfriend!"
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