After Yuto made his decision, the three of them left the restaurant together.
Yuto pulled the restaurant door shut, and it locked with a soft click.
Tohru and Kanna both hid their dragon traits.
Their horns and tails disappeared, and after that, the three of them walked out of Ichinose Street together.
On the way, when they passed Hanako's karaoke bar, Yuto deliberately glanced at it.
The door of the karaoke bar was tightly shut. It looked like it had not opened all night.
Yuto sighed softly as the image of Hanako leaving without saying goodbye appeared in his mind.
For a moment, his mood became a little low.
When he had first arrived in this world, Hanako had treated him like her own little brother.
In a way, she could also be called family, so thinking about the current situation naturally made him feel emotional and helpless.
He gently shook his head and walked past the place, sincerely wishing her well in his heart.
'Aunt Hanako, you must live well.'
...
Shouko's home was very close to Ichinose Street.
When Yuto and the two girls arrived at the apartment complex where Shouko lived, they attracted quite a few looks.
After all, the three of them stood out too much, whether it was their appearance or the feeling they gave off.
Yuto did not care, but Tohru was a little unhappy.
The dragon girl still disliked being stared at by humans like this!
"Let's go. Shouko's home is just ahead."
Yuto reminded them.
Kanna's dazed expression immediately became a little brighter.
The little girl could hardly wait.
"Let's hurry." Kanna said this in her usual dazed voice, then walked ahead.
Yuto smiled and quickly walked to Kanna's side.
Tohru swept a cold gaze across the people nearby.
Only after they showed fear did her expression become a little more satisfied. She snorted softly and followed after them.
It was still the same narrow stairwell and dim hallway.
The three of them walked all the way to the door of Shouko's home.
There was no need for Yuto to knock, because Kanna had already raised her fist and knocked on the door.
"Who is it?"
Nishimiya Yaeko's voice came from inside.
"It's Kanna~~~ Shouko, I came to find you~~~~"
The little girl outside the door called out in a dazed voice.
The moment Kanna finished speaking, hurried footsteps came from inside.
The door opened with a creak, and a cute little face appeared.
"Kanna-chan! And Yuto-nii-san! Tohru-onee-san!"
A happy, surprised expression appeared on Shouko's face as she looked at Yuto and the two girls.
She was extremely adorable, like a little hamster that had found something tasty!
Yuto and Tohru smiled at Shouko.
Kanna had already stepped forward and hugged her. Her dazed face carried a faint smile, and her eyes also showed clear happiness.
That made a small blush appear on Shouko's face.
Although Shouko had become much livelier now, being hugged like this still made her shy~~~
"Kamisaka-kun! Why are you all here?"
Nishimiya Yaeko also walked out of the room in surprise.
She had already changed into her work uniform.
After sending Shouko onto the school bus, she also needed to go to work.
"Kanna really wanted to see Shouko. I couldn't win against her, so I had no choice but to bring her here."
Yuto smiled somewhat helplessly as he lowered his head to look at the two little girls.
Although Kanna had already let go of the hug, her chubby little hand was still holding Shouko's hand, and Shouko was doing the same.
Anyone could tell at a glance that the two little girls had a very good relationship.
Nishimiya Yaeko followed Yuto's gaze and looked at her daughter and Kanna.
A gentle smile appeared on her face.
After much of the pressure in her life had been reduced, Yaeko's temper had slowly become much better as well.
"Come in."
Nishimiya Yaeko stepped aside and spoke to the three of them.
"Kanna-chan, come quickly!"
Shouko happily pulled Kanna over to the sofa.
The friendship between little girls was always so close that adults often could not understand how it worked.
Nishimiya Yaeko smiled helplessly at Yuto and Tohru. After that, Yuto and Tohru also entered the home and sat down on the sofa.
Shouko's grandmother was not home this early in the morning.
Only after Yuto asked did he learn that she had gone out for a walk.
Older people usually woke up very early.
Back when Shouko could not speak, her grandmother had always stayed at home to take care of her.
Now that Shouko's body was no different from an ordinary person's, the old woman's heart had finally settled down, and she had also started going out for walks again.
"Please have some tea."
Nishimiya Yaeko poured tea for Yuto and Tohru.
Although Yuto had already politely said there was no need, she did not listen.
"Nishimiya-san, you still have to go to work later. Sorry, we won't take up too much of your time." Yuto spoke with a little apology.
Nishimiya Yaeko paused, and a trace of displeasure appeared in her eyes.
"Kamisaka-kun, what are you saying? It's fine."
Yuto smiled softly and waved his hand.
He looked toward Kanna and Shouko on the side, then paused for a moment.
"Actually, I'm here today to handle Kanna's school enrollment. Kanna really wanted to see Shouko, so we came this early."
"Eh? Kanna-chan is going to school too?"
Shouko often went to the restaurant, and after coming home, she would tell her mother about the things that happened there.
Because of that, Yaeko knew about Kanna too.
Yuto smiled somewhat helplessly and nodded.
"Then you really do need to be careful..." Nishimiya Yaeko sigh.
She had also heard Shouko mention Kanna's true identity.
"Don't worry. I've already talked it over with Kanna."
"That's good."
Shouko, who was beside them, heard the conversation between Yuto and her mother.
She looked at Kanna with surprise and joy.
"Kanna-chan, are you really going to school with me?"
Faced with Shouko's excited question, Kanna calmly nodded.
"That's great! Then we can go to school together from now on!"
Shouko happily held both of Kanna's hands.
"Mm."
Kanna still only nodded in her dazed way.
Looking at the two little girls, Yuto also felt quite happy inside.
When cute little girls appeared in pairs, the healing effect they gave people was not something simple addition could describe.
After chatting with Nishimiya Yaeko for a little while longer, Yuto made his request.
"Let me take Shouko to school today. Kanna has been pestering me because she wants to spend a little more time with Shouko."
"Then I really will have to trouble you, Kamisaka-kun! I'll call the school bus in a moment and tell them they don't need to come pick Shouko up."
Yaeko agreed to Yuto's request very quickly.
If anyone else had asked to take Shouko to school, Yaeko absolutely would not have agreed.
But Yuto was different. She truly felt completely at ease with him.
The many things that had happened before were already enough to make Yaeko fully trust Yuto.
Yaeko directly called the school bus, and with only a few words, everything was arranged.
"Sorry to trouble you, Kamisaka-kun."
"Not at all. I should be the one thanking you, Nishimiya-san."
"Right, there's one more thing."
"Mm?"
"This afternoon..."
"It's all right. I'll ask the teacher for leave..."
While Yuto was speaking with Nishimiya Yaeko, Shouko's grandmother also returned.
She had timed her walk carefully.
Shouko's younger sister was still a baby at home, so she needed to return before Yaeko left to take care of her.
When Shouko grandma saw Yuto and the others, surprise appeared on her face as well.
After everyone greeted one another, Yaeko stood up to go to work. She straightened her uniform, then said goodbye to everyone and left.
Seeing this, Yuto also said goodbye to Shouko grandma and left with everyone.
But, compared to when they arrived, their group of three now had one more little girl.
"Shouko, what did you eat for breakfast?"
"Sandwiches and milk."
"Do you want to eat anything else? I'll buy it for you."
"Mm~~~ No need, Yuto-nii-san. I'm really full~~~"
"That's good."
...
On the way to school, Yuto chatted with Shouko from time to time.
However, most of the time still belonged to the two little girls~~~
The sight of Shouko and Kanna holding hands drew plenty of attention along the way.
After all, where else could anyone find such an adorable pair of little girls?~~~
When they arrived at the school gate, Shouko parted from everyone because she had to go to her classroom first.
Kanna looked a little reluctant to let go.
Yuto stroked Kanna's head.
"You'll see Shouko again in a little while, so there's no need to feel sad."
After hearing Yuto's words, Kanna nodded.
After that, Yuto directly went to find the principal, the dean, and the other people in charge.
With Tohru's "help," Kanna's school enrollment was handled on the spot, and her class was exactly Shouko's class.
Coincidentally, Yuto also met the female teacher he had seen the last time he came to the school.
When the teacher saw Yuto, her face turned red.
But when she saw Tohru, her expression instantly looked as if her soul had left her body.
This left Tohru rather confused.
She had not done anything, so why did the other person become like that?
Yuto had no idea how to explain it to Tohru either.
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...
After spending a little time, Kanna entered the class and successfully became Shouko's desk neighbor.
Because of her adorable appearance, Kanna instantly became popular in the class.
Those little brats looked at her with eyes that practically sparkled!
All Yuto could do was smile helplessly.
He felt fairly at ease leaving Kanna at school.
Although Kanna looked young, she was actually much more mature than ordinary children.
As for safety...
Yuto felt there was no need to worry about that at all.
After all, those who understood would understand~~~
After leaving the elementary school, Yuto originally planned to go straight to the supermarket to buy groceries.
But when he passed a small park, he suddenly stopped.
The first time he had taken Shouko to school, he had met that adorable girl who was like sunlight in this park.
It was also because of her that he had learned how to make canelé.
He remembered that her family's dessert shop was just around the corner.
"Tohru, I'll take you somewhere good."
"What kind of place?"
The dragon girl looked a little dazed.
"A place where you can eat lots of delicious cakes."
"Oh!!! I want to go!!!"
The dragon girl instantly became excited.