Chapter 138: The First Day Ends (2/2)

“You too dad? Spare me already.”

…If not for the fact that he too joined in on the teasing.

Amane’s face was immediately weary, and Shuuto showed a peaceful smile.

Once Mahiru was done bathing, Amane was next.

Amane had to do so quickly, for his parents would be making out in the bathtub.

He passed by Mahiru, who just left the bath. His heart jolted, and he quickly entered the bath.

He could not remain for long, for he often thought, “If I share the same bathwater as Mahiru…” and nearly fainted from heatstroke.

Once done, his parents went to the bathroom. He and Mahiru were the only ones at the living room.

“Th-they really love each other.”

Mahiru had to utter so when she saw Shuuto reach for Shihoko’s waist and go to the bathroom.

“They’ve been like this ever since I was aware of my surroundings. I’m used to it.”

“…I think your family is nice.”

“Thanks, though sometimes it hurts my heart.”

“Fufu.”

Amane put his hand on his chest, and stuck at tongue out. Mahiru covered her lips and giggled.

“…But just to ask, are you fine living here? Not feeling tired?”

“Not at all. They have treated me very well…erm, like a daughter…”

“Well, my parents wanted a daughter. I guess they probably will dote on any cute girl that comes here.”

“Y-yes.”

Since his parents wanted a daughter, naturally, they welcomed Mahiru elatedly.

Of course, Mahiru’s personality was an important reason. Shihoko was thus so fond and concerned about her.

Mahiru might be a little embarrassed about the word cute, and there was a slight redness on her face.

“After I grew up, my parents wanted someone who can fawn over them. Go ahead and do so. If there’s anything you need or any place you want them to bring you to, you can look for them, you know?”

If Mahiru wanted anything, Amane’s parents, especially Shihoko, would happily fulfill it for her.

“I-I guess fawning is out of the question…but.”

“But?”

“I, have a little desire, to go out with everyone…”

Because I admire those families who go out together, Mahiru quipped very softly, her breathing seemingly louder. The moment he heard that, Amane felt his chest being gripped at.

Mahiru was on bad terms with her parents. Shihoko and Shuuto would probably be a real family to her.

Amane thought that they could be a family, but it was not something he could decide, so he would not say so.

“I see. I’ll tell mom, but since you don’t know where to go, I’ll just let her decide where she wants to go.”

Amane did not mention that, and decided that the whole family would spend time with Mahiru instead.

“I guess we’ll go to a leisure facility or a shopping mall. If there’s anywhere you want to go, you better mention it. Mom will bring you to weird places, you know?”

“Fufu, I am fine going anywhere with you, Amane-kun.”

“If you say that, mom’s definitely going to bring us to strange places…”

Mahiru smiled happily once she heard Amane’s words. Amane was quietly relieved, and once he mentioned the strange places he went to, she giggled happily.