"Isn't he too old to be sucking on your boob?" Aurora asked as she watched Hajime drink milk from Sophia's breast.
"No, he isn't!"
"He's already two years old, Soph. Babies outgrow the need for milk at that age. I should know I wrote a thesis on that."
"Hmm well, this boy needs his mother's milk. Just look at how he's eagerly drinking from me," Sophia cooed.
'4.375 days to go. You can do it Hajime. Just suck on these boobs for the next 13 years and then you'll finally get to have sex.'
In his mind, he pumped his fist in the air.
Sophia ran her fingers through Hajime's brown locks, stroking his hair gently while murmuring praises.
"Look at how handsome my little boy is. He has such beautiful eyes. And his hair is so silky smooth. It feels like I'm touching silk."
"Aww, Mommy loves you so much Hajime. I could stare at you forever."
"Mama?" Hajime babbled, looking up at Sophia.
"Yes, mama! I'm your mama, Hajime."
Sophia had the widest smile on her face.
"Yey! Mhmm mama. Mama, mama mama." Hajime chanted while bobbing his head happily.
'God kill me why did I say that.' he cursed himself.
Sophia's nostrils flared up as she smelled an awful odor coming from Hajime.
"Oh my, I think someone pooped their pants."
Hajime wanted to bury his head in the sand. He was two years old and couldn't even walk properly or control his body.
"Aurora it's your turn."
"No no no, I'm good."
"But he's your son too!" protested Sophia, glaring at her childhood friend.
"Technically he's more you than me. That's how the Embryo Maternex works."
"Excuses, excuses. Just change his diaper," commanded Sophia.
"I'm a medical doctor, not a diapers expert."
Hajime squirmed as he felt the warmth of his poop seeping through his pants. The smell became worse by the second, filling the room with its stench.
'This is pure torture.'
"Come here Hajime."
Aurora approached her son with hesitant steps. Hajime crawled toward his mother and hugged her leg.
Aurora pulled down his pants and sat his naked butt on the changing table. She sighed and took out a fresh diaper from the drawer.
"Where's the rash cream?"
'Rash cream?' Hajime thought curiously. As far as he knew he didn't have a rash.
Aurora dug into the drawer and found the ointment. She unscrewed the cap and scooped a small amount onto her fingers.
"Stay still Hajime."
Hajime froze in place. He shivered as Aurora spread the gooey substance over his bottom.
"You're gonna feel a little tingle. Try not to move."
A sharp pain shot through Hajime's spine. He cried out and arched his back.
'What the fuck is that.'
"It's alright dear, don't be scared. Just relax, it's only mana enhancement cream," said Aurora soothingly.
Hajime nodded with tears in his eyes.
'I wanna die.'
Aurora wiped Hajime's butt clean using a wet cloth. Then she applied more cream and rubbed it into his skin.
"Aurora. Did you get approval from the Marigold Accord Board to use that cream?"
'What!? What the hell is a Marigold Accord and what are the side effects of mana-based products?'
"What? Why should I? I made this cream myself."
"It's not safe!"
"Stop worrying. This stuff is perfectly safe."
"You're irresponsible Aurora. Let me explain to you the side effects of mana-based products."
"There's no side effect if I did the calculations correctly."
"You're a terrible mother."
"Pfft, you're not exactly perfect either. Remember the time you left Hajime alone in your office?"
"Just because one guy's dick shrunk due to someone else's product doesn't mean mine has the same effect," said Aurora.
Hajime's eyes bulged.
'Dick? Shrink?' Hajime shuddered.
"Besides Hajime doesn't need his dick to reproduce since we have the Embryo Maternex," said Aurora.
'Yes yes, I do.'
"I suppose you have a point there. But still, I just don't trust your products. You specialize in medicine, not mana-based products," said Sophia.
"Hey, I'm a pioneer in both fields."
"Not according to the Guild."
"Who cares about the Guild's opinion anyway? The point is I know what I'm doing."
"Fine, do whatever you want. I'll go get dinner ready."
Hajime breathed a sigh of relief. He hated being an audience to their bickering.
As soon as Sophia left the living room Aurora began to inspect Hajime's penis. She examined every inch of the boy's genitals. Aurora puffed out her chest.
"All good, I think."
Hajime gulped.
Aurora placed her hands upon his scrotum. She massaged the area, squeezing his tiny balls gently.
"Does it hurt anywhere?"
Hajime shook his head.
Aurora continued to manipulate his sack. After several minutes passed, she finally finished.
"Everything looks normal."
Aurora wiped Hajime clean with a towel and pulled up Hajime's underwear. Hajime couldn't help but wonder if he would lose his dick because of the mana enhancement cream.
'Hopefully not, I'll die without my dick.'
Aurora picked up Hajime and cradled him in her arms. She kissed his forehead multiple times.
"You're such a sweet boy, aren't you? Mama loves you very much." cooed Aurora.
'Y-yes I am a sweet boy.' Hajime stammered.
"That's my Hajime. Now come, let's help Mommy with dinner."
Aurora carried Hajime into the kitchen. The countertop was empty, so she placed him there and helped him wash his hands.
"Soph, what will we do if Hajime awakens mana?"
"Hajime won't go to school until he's 18. That's final," said Sophia, placing a bowl of mashed potatoes on the table.
"But school helps children learn and develop."
"We don't even know if Hajime's a Nectarborn or an Attuner. I don't want him to grow up in a competitive environment that early. His mana is not awakened."
"If he's an attuner, he'd benefit from spending time with other attuners and floraliths," replied Aurora.
"Like I said, there's no guarantee he's attuned so why bother with it? The boy's two years old."
'Ugh, not another debate about me.' Hajime groaned.
"Don't be naive Soph. We both know Hajime's smart enough to pass the entrance exams. Plus, I doubt he'd let you stop him from going to school." said Aurora.
"Hajime will listen to his mother. Wouldn't you darling?"
Hajime simply stared blankly at Sophia. He didn't want to answer the question and risk the wrath of both his mothers.
"He doesn't want to choose either of us. Good boy," chuckled Sophia.
Aurora rolled her eyes. "I'll get the wine," she rubbed the back of her neck before leaving.
"You should drink more water. Wine is bad for your liver." called out Sophia.
"Whatever, Mom!"
The pair ate their dinner in silence. After they finished eating, they cleaned the dishes and went upstairs.
"Hajime is sleeping with me tonight." declared Sophia.
"Fine. But I get to sleep with him tomorrow. I'll be in my study."
Sophia walked over to Hajime's bed and lifted him into her arms. Hajime looked up at her expectantly.
"Come on darling, let's have a sleepover."
"Yay!"
Hajime crawled under the covers and snuggled up against his mother's chest.
"Goodnight, honey," she murmured, kissing the top of his head.