Chapter 15 - Let’s Become Family (6) (2/2)

Although I can’t use my right hand since it won’t heal for a full month.

“Hey”

“Yes?”

You’re anxious, I mean, you have something you’re worried about. I think it’s better to say so early.

“Choose the name”

“Ah”

It’s difficult to call them older sister and younger sister forever.

This was something important.

“T-that’s right, the name.”

I sat down quietly on the bed, careful not to wake them up.

Aoi also sat up.

“Actually, I decided when I knew that the eggs had life in them.”

“Really? What is it?”

It that’s the case, this will be quick.

These kinds of things take time to think about.

“Um, I took it from the legend of the ancient dragon.”

I guess even dragons have their legends.

“… I’m not sure whether Kunpei-san will be pleased or not.”

What are you worried about.

“It’s your children, so it makes sense for you to decide.”

“But, Kunpei-san is the papa.”

She became a bit sullen and stuck her lips out.

I was troubled by her gesture, please stop.

“Well, you already had one month, but I was suddenly told I was a father without warning. I still haven’t caught up yet.”

“That’s true, but I don’t like the way you’re speaking.”

W-women sure are difficult.

“But you should decide the name, I don’t know how dragons name their children.”

“T-that’s true, isn’t it. Um, dragon children have different names than when they’re adults. When I was a child, I was called Ai, not Aoinoun.”

A childhood name, eh.

“A name is decided when you become independent but, at that time, another true name is received. For me, it’s ‘Blue Sky’. The only one called that in this country.”

It’s kind of becoming complicated.

“I heard from my mother that generally an easy to use name is picked when you’re a kid.”

That said, Aoi stroked the twin’s heads with both hands.

Although some immaturity remains, it was a splendid mother’s face.

“The older sister will be called Jaja, Jaja Dragoline. The name of the dragon hero. Strong and brave, seems like a female that suits a smile.”

I looked at the older sister. Did getting stroked feel good, her lips once again loosened.

“Jaja, is it?”

“Yes. The younger sister is Nana, Nana Dragoline. The hero of the dragons. Wise, and sweet, seems like a female that would help a lot of dragons.”

I looked at the younger sister.

Her mouth was open and she was drooling. I wiped it up with my thumb, I properly washed my hands.

“Nana. Un, aren’t they both great names?”

“R-really?”

Why would I lie.

“Really. Well, now that the names are decided I’m going to take a bath.”

“Ah, please leave some hot water. I want to enter after the two wake up, can you help later?”

I need to ask my old man about how to bathe a baby…

“Got it. We’ll do it right after I get out. Which reminds me, are you eating with us?”

“Ah, yes. Please.”

“Mm. I’ll tell Shou.”

I opened the clothing case and took out a change of clothes.

I placed my hand on the door and thought of something for a moment.

I turned my head and looked at the 3 people.

“Hey”

“Yes?”

That sight was somehow very gentle.

“It was unexpected, it still doesn’t feel real, and I’m doubtful I understand properly, but..”

My mouth naturally slackened.

“I will do my best, so please take care of me, Jaja, Nana, and Aoi.”

Perhaps, the current me, is making the face that my mother had.

“… us too, we’ve caused you various trouble, but”

Aoi pressed down firmly on her chest and slightly lifted her head.

“I think it’s great that Kunpei-san is here”

That smile was the cutest smile ever.