*POV Tadano*
As we walked down the street, I finished sending some messages. Ai was looking around while holding my hand. When I was done, I asked.
Tadano: "Have you thought about what you want to eat?"
Ai: "Omurice!!!" she shouted cheerfully.
Tadano: "Uhmm, let's see if any of the restaurants sell it. If not, how about I make it?" I asked.
I'm really not informed about the restaurants in the area. Usually, Agari was the one who researched restaurants and invited us accordingly.
While I was lost in my thoughts, I felt her little hand tugging at my clothes.
Ai: "Ne… Ne… can you really make it yourself?" she asked very excitedly, while the pair of stars in her eyes shone brightly.
I have to admit, Ai is really cute…
Shinomiya, Tomoya, Nagisa: "Lolicon."
Tadano: "She's only two years younger than me, okay?"
Shinomiya, Tomoya, Nagisa: "Lolicon!!!"
Tadano: "..."
...
Tadano: "Yes, I can make it… do you want me to do it, or should we keep looking for a place?"
Ai: "NO! Make it! I want to try your cooking, Tadano-Nii," she said very excitedly.
I smiled, seeing how hyperactive she was.
Tadano: "Okay, then let's go get the ingredients…"
Ai nodded, and we went to the store to buy the ingredients. What surprised me but also delighted me was that we both shared the same love for bargains.
...
In the store, you could see a young girl happily running down the aisles, looking through the multiple shelves for the bargains she liked. When she found something she liked, she took it and put it in the small basket held by the tall young man following her.
Not long after, the girl finished everything on the list and proudly looked at the young man. The young man fondly ruffled her hair, to which the girl let out a contented sigh.
...
After paying, I stored all the purchases in my spatial ring, to which Ai's eyes widened, and she started asking many questions. Since it wasn't something I hid, I told her it was one of my many abilities, to which she continued with her questions.
That's how I revealed some of my abilities to her. She was surprised, and I swear the stars in her eyes were as bright as real stars.
With the most beautiful smile I had seen so far, she said.
Ai: "You're amazing, Tadano-Nii. You're like a superhero!"
Tadano: "Then I'll be your superhero…" I said while pressing her nose.
To which she laughed happily.
After calling a taxi, we went to Yamai's apartment. Since I had the keys, we entered without much trouble. Ai curiously looked around.
Tadano: "Take a seat while I prepare dinner. Someone else will join us shortly; I hope you get along with her, okay?" I said while taking things out of the spatial ring and starting to organize the kitchen.
Ai: "Ehhh? But I want to watch!" she said, pouting.
Tadano: "Alright, but don't get too close; you might get burned, okay?" I said in a slightly stern tone.
Ai: "Sir, yes, sir!" she said, giving a military salute.
Then I started cooking while Ai watched me attentively from behind. I have to admit, it's a bit uncomfortable to cook while someone is watching me so intently.
When I cooked with Shouko, it was different because she was helping me at that moment, and in the case of my mother, she usually finished the preparations before I even said anything. However, after a while, I managed to get used to it.
While I was finishing placing the dishes on the table, I heard the sound of the door. Turning to see, it was Yamai, followed by some men carrying large bags with her purchases. After leaving the things in a room, they quickly left.
Yamai: "It's really uncomfortable when I shop without Master nearby…" she said before approaching us.
Tadano: "You can say that again…" I said mockingly, remembering how hard those guys worked to bring all those things.
Tadano: "Do you have everything I asked for?"
Yamai nodded.
Tadano: "Good… Ai, you don't need to be so scared. This older sister is the one we were waiting for. She is my subordinate and will help you with everything you need. She will also train you in playing various instruments and give you basic help with your singing when I'm not around. Her name is Yamai Ren." I said to the fearful Ai, who was hiding behind me.
Hearing about singing and instrument training, her eyes sparkled, and she curiously approached Yamai.
After both girls exchanged introductions and basic pleasantries, we sat down to eat. Ai ate happily, occasionally humming. Yamai also had a smile on her face, seeing Ai's sweet behavior. It seems I'm not the only one enchanted by this little star.
Later, while I was washing the dishes, Yamai guided Ai around the apartment, setting up the things and daily necessities that Ai would need during her stay here. After a while, the two girls shared a good time in the bathtub if their playful laughs were any indication.
When both came out, I took a bath while Yamai took care of setting up the futons. When I got out of the bath, Yamai had brought out a board game from somewhere.
A while later, I was on the floor.
Tadano: "I can't believe I lost to such a random strategy…" I said in a miserable tone.
Ai stood proudly with her nose pointing to the sky. Yamai was trying her best to contain her laughter.
Shinomiya: "Where are your 10 intelligence points, you bastard!"
Tomoya: "I'll admit, even I was surprised…"
Nagisa: "Ai-Chan is very good…"
...
After finishing the board games, it was time to sleep. After tucking Ai into the futon, I lay down in the futon next to her, with Yamai on my other side. Initially, I thought about refusing, but remembering her good performance lately, I decided to let it be.
Ai: "Tadano-Nii… would you mind singing me that song you sang before I fell asleep again…" she said timidly.
Tadano: "Sure, little star…" I said while pulling one of her cheeks.
After adjusting my voice a bit, I began.
[Nagisa – Clannad OST]
While singing, my voice emitted the instruments' sounds. The whole room filled with the melody. Gradually, Ai closed her eyes until she fell asleep.
As I was about to sleep, I saw a hesitant Yamai beside me, unsure whether to get closer or keep her distance. I sighed and pulled her towards me. She didn't resist and happily hugged me while resting her face on my chest.
Tadano: "If you keep up the good work, I won't hesitate to improve my treatment of you, Yamai…" I said while playing with her hair.
She nodded.
Yamai: "I'll do my best, Master!"
The next morning, I found a little surprise on top of me. It was none other than Ai, who had moved from her futon to end up on me during the night. Seeing her cute sleeping face, I decided not to disturb her and took my phone out of my spatial ring.
The day before, I had left messages for my mother and sister about not returning home, so I wasn't worried about that. After a while, Yamai got up, and seeing Ai on top of me, she gave me a strange look. I just shrugged.
After getting up, she went to the bathroom. When she came out, she said.
Yamai: "I'll go get ingredients for breakfast…"
I nodded and told her what to bring. She made a signal of understanding and left.
After a while, Ai woke up and was surprised to see her current situation.
Ai: "AWAWAWAAAA… I… I'm sorry…" she said while jumping like a cat whose tail had been stepped on.
Tadano: "Don't worry…" I said while laughing a bit at her cute act.
Tadano: "Now go wash up, your sister Yamai will be back soon with the ingredients for breakfast…"
Ai nodded and went to the bathroom while I started to tidy up the room. Not long after, Yamai arrived, and I proceeded to make breakfast.
The three of us had breakfast together. Ai was very happy and energetically praised the taste of the food, which made me very happy, and I couldn't help but ruffle her hair. Then Yamai checked the time and headed to the bathroom to get ready for school.
When she came out and before she left, I said.
Tadano: "In the kitchen, there are three bentos. One is for you, another for Agari, and the bigger one is for Kaede and Nene."
She nodded, took the bentos, and left after saying goodbye.
Author's Note: "Here's today's chapter, I'm sorry it's late. The author spent all of yesterday working for 18 hours and is extremely dead. All I managed to do was translate, so there might not be a chapter tomorrow. That said, remember to drink plenty of water and that I love you very much. Sincerely, your favorite depressed author."
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