Sumire didn't say anything to that, but her pained smile and her silence for the next few minutes were more than enough. Before he could so much say another word, the doors opened, revealing a sleepy-looking young boy.
"Mom?" Huan called out.
"Hi, my precious." Sumire walked over and picked him up. "Are you hungry?"
Huan gave a small nod as he yawned. "I want pancakes."
Sumire briefly glanced over at him and nodded, confirming that he had the ingredients.
She rolls her sleeves up and heads to the kitchen. Recalling the girl's warm forehead, Toh frowned and approached her. As Sumire reached into the cabinets, he reached for the mixture first.
"Toh?"
"Sit down. I'll do it."
Sumire laughed. "Okay then."
