Chapter 71: Moeha of the Aragaki Residence
"Um, you actually don't need to walk us home..."
At the entrance of the Aragaki Residence, Shiina Mahiru spoke hesitantly as she watched Aragaki Takiya change his shoes.
"It's fine. It's not that far anyway, and I just finished dinner. Going for a walk is my own choice..."
Takiya explained, his gaze inadvertently falling on Shiina Kaede's face. The Little one was looking at him with satisfaction and even gave him a thumbs-up.
Yes, the idea of walking the Shiina'sisters' home was also Shiina Kaede's idea. However, Aragaki Takiya had agreed readily, and his easy acceptance even made Shiina Kaede feel a bit flattered.
As for why Aragaki Takiya had so readily agreed to Shiina Kaede's request, he actually had his own considerations.
First, it was out of a sense of debt to Shiina Kaede. After all, she had gone through the experience of almost disappearing. Taking this action could prevent such a thing from happening, so he naturally agreed.
Another point was simply out of concern for their safety. After all, there are quite a few creeps in Japan, and it's indeed a bit unsafe for a beautiful girl like Shiina Mahiru to be out with a child late at night. So, in such a situation, he had to accompany them.
Seeing Aragaki Takiya's persistence, Shiina Mahiru didn't refuse further. The key was that she didn't dislike it either. What Shiina Kaede had told her was gradually influencing her; now, seeing Aragaki Takiya insist on walking her home, she felt a trace of warmth in her heart.
"Hehe, then let's go together. Sorry for the trouble, Aragaki-nii~"
Seeing her mother agree, Shiina Kaede winked mischievously, but the joy escaping from her eyes was hard to hide. She felt today was truly her lucky day.
Not only did Papa take her out to play, but Mama also made her delicious food. Most importantly, they were walking home together with her. This sudden sense of happiness left her feeling lightheaded.
Along the way, Shiina Mahiru held Shiina Kaede's hand as they walked together, while Aragaki Takiya followed silently beside them. If the small distance between them was ignored, the three of them really looked like a family of three. Naturally, Shiina Kaede was aware of this as well.
She vaguely remembered that when she used to walk at night with Papa and Mama, they would both hold her hands... Thinking of this, Shiina Kaede couldn't help but feel a bit excited. Actions that were once commonplace held an incomparable allure for her now. Almost subconsciously, she wanted to make that move, but when she looked at Aragaki Takiya, she remembered Aragaki Moeha staying in the Bedroom.
"Moeha..."
Hesitating, Shiina Kaede recalled what happened at noon. To be honest, she quite liked that sleepyhead. But if she kept trying to play matchmaker for her Papa and Mama now, would the other girl disappear?
Shiina Kaede couldn't provide an answer, but she vaguely felt that her current actions seemed a bit immoral.
She knew that Aragaki Takiya—her Papa—had met Aragaki Moeha first. If she made a firm demand, he probably wouldn't refuse... "Besides, Papa also seemed to say he would find a way to resolve this."
Thinking of this, the excitement in Shiina Kaede's heart gradually cooled. How should she put it? Although she really wanted to do it, she had already done enough today... she'd just give Moeha some face~
With these thoughts, Shiina Kaede gave up on the idea of grabbing Aragaki Takiya's hand... "Mm, here we are. This is where big sister and I live."
Before long, the three arrived at the Apartment building, but Aragaki Takiya stopped at the entrance.
"I'll leave you here then. Moeha is still waiting for me at home..."
Looking at the Shiina Sisters before him, Aragaki Takiya spoke softly.
"What the... As expected, he only has Moeha in his heart..."
She complained inwardly, but Shiina Kaede felt she could understand. After all, she had Mama with her, while Moeha seemed to only have Papa.
"Alright, be careful on the way back, and... thank you."
Standing below the Apartment building, Shiina Mahiru stared at the young man and expressed her thanks... Click~
Ten minutes later, Aragaki Takiya finally returned home. However, he didn't stop to rest, immediately rushing to the Bedroom to check on Aragaki Moeha's condition.
"Eh? Papa, have Kaede and the others already left?"
In the Bedroom, Aragaki Moeha wasn't playing games as usual. She was drawing with a brush. Well, the drawing skills and the brush both came from Eriri.
"Yes, they've left. So, can Moeha come out for dinner? I saved your portion for you~"
Looking at the Little one, Aragaki Takiya happily patted her small head, and his mood couldn't help but brighten.
"Dinner, okay!"
Hearing her Papa's words, Aragaki Moeha naturally had no reason to refuse. But when she noticed her little slippers had been kicked aside by her, an idea popped into her head.
"Mm, Papa, carry me over there."
Looking at the young man, Aragaki Moeha dazed for a moment, as if she saw her Papa from when he was healthy again.
"Carry you over? Sure."
Hearing Aragaki Moeha's request, Aragaki Takiya didn't think much of it. But when he picked her up, Aragaki Moeha suddenly hugged his neck tightly.
"What's wrong?"
"Papa, we'll be together forever, right?"
"Mm, not necessarily."
"Eh?"
"Because Moeha's Mama is still missing; it's 'us' who will be together forever."
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