There seems to have been an incident in the neighborhood. My usually busy father is working even more frantically. Hang in there.
I thought it had nothing to do with me, as a baby. But they said it was dangerous, so they decided to hold off on taking me for walks. I'm bummed.
I wanted to get my hands on the latest "Moyamoya-san," but the timing is all wrong.
I was holed up at home, full of complaints, when my mom showed up with a package.
"A present at a time like this?"
"Don't think for a second that I'm trying to buy your affection or anything!"
"Since Leti seems to love cleaning, we prepared some tools for you. Will you accept them?"
With that, my mom pulled out a broom! My excitement was building.
Of course, I'll take it!
If I can get such a wonderful thing as this, I can forgive anything!
It's not even my birthday, yet here I am receiving such a lovely gift. Today must be a good day.
I don't know if there's a god in this world, but I can offer my utmost gratitude today. Thank you for letting me be reborn into this world!
No, there's someone I have to thank even more than a god.
"Mommy, thank you! I'll clean for Daddy!"
I thanked her with all my might, and she gently stroked my head. It's hard to put into words since I can't talk yet.
Maybe it's because I spend most of my time with the maids, but when my mom strokes me, it makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside.
The new broom, perhaps for differentiation, had a brush-like design on the bristles, and was even more luxurious than the old one. It had three-dimensional decorations carved into it, and wings on the bristle side near the handle, and a large star on the grip side. The colors were beautifully painted in white, pink, and yellow, and a red ribbon was tied to it. It looked like a magical wand from a TV show I saw in my previous life.
I feel even more like a magical girl now.
Huh?
Tetra-san, who was standing by my mom, still had a package in her hands.
"What, it's not just one present!?"
As Tetra-san chuckled at the eager and fixated gaze, she handed another package to her mother.
"Hehe, this one's from your father. Let's thank him together later."
Apparently, her mother had arranged for Tetra to have the broom of her choice since she always carried one with her, and her father, who didn't receive much enthusiasm on her birthday, had prepared this broom as a way of making up for it.
They were both pleased with their mutual understanding and joy, but let's not get too sentimental.
It seems that they didn't prepare it just to win me over.
It was a custom-made item, so there was no way they could have made it in just one or two days. Although there are suspicions that it was hastily given to me because I was sulking, I'm happy to go along with their intentions. I'm such a pushover.
As I received the second gift, I raised the broom above my head in triumph and showed my joy. I'm happy now!
I feel like I've lost my childishness in the excitement.
The one from my father was beyond just a broom, with a black lacquered handle that shone in gold on both ends, and a gem carried at the tip that went beyond the concept of a broom. At the very least, it was far beyond just a toy.
The gem was the same blue as my eyes. It definitely wasn't a glass marble.
The bristles were a bright red, but it didn't seem like they were dyed. I don't know of any animals with this color. It's undoubtedly a unique species in another world, but it's not a special beast, right?
You're working too hard, Dad.
"Wah, I'm so happy! Give it to me!"
There's no doubt I was happy, so I have to go thank him!
Still excited, I pointed at the closet.
Even though I didn't speak fluently, it seemed to have been conveyed properly, and the maid, Furenda, immediately brought out the dress I received on my birthday.
Yeah, if I'm going to see Dad, I need the frilly dress service.
I was held by my mother as we headed to the study.
This was my first time here.
I always meet my father in his private room or the dining room, but he's someone who keeps his private and work life separate, so I've never had the chance to visit him during work hours.
Since my mother is here today, I think everything will be okay.
The butler, Hydro, answered Tetra's knock and welcomed us inside. He is Tetra's husband and Fran's father, and he and his family have been serving and supporting our family for generations, including relatives.
I don't really talk to him much, and I recognize him as the person behind my father. Unlike the maids who take care of me and play with me, including Tetra, he keeps a respectful distance. According to Fran, he has a limited range of facial expressions, and it's hard to tell if he's praising you or angry.
"Master, Madam and Miss are here."
I was surprised by my father's appearance for a moment when I saw him after Hydro passed the message.
Usually, my father, who looks like Ebisu-sama, had a really stern expression on his face.
He can make that kind of face. Or maybe it's a more serious situation than I thought. If he really decided to stop me from taking walks because he was genuinely worried about me, then he might not be in the mood to sulk.
"Oh, I thought an angel came down because you're so pretty. It turns out to be our princess. What brings you here today?"
The stern expression only lasted for a brief moment, and he immediately became the father I knew.
By the way, he seems to be serious about what he said. He often talks like this with my mother.
"Oh, is Letty the only one who looks beautiful today?"
"No, no, Letty probably saw an angel because she was held by a goddess. Of course, you're always beautiful, my Aurora."
See, told you.
"Daddy, broom, ahh, thank you!"
When my mother put me down and I bowed with the hem of my skirt in hand, my father's face softened. Maybe I was mistaken earlier?
"Oh! Letty is definitely an angel! She makes me so happy!!"
I laughed because I had the same reaction as when I received a broom in my past life. Even with my memories from my past life, we're still father and daughter.
I hope I can be a source of comfort for him since his work must be really tough.