Chapter 111: How to Spend a Different Kind of Night
Just as Yukinoshita Yukino had thought, what she most wanted to do now was to take good care of the precious gift bestowed upon her by heaven. And so, that night, she put this into practice.
"Mom~ I can do this myself."
On the sofa in the Living Room, Yukinoshita Ayame said somewhat helplessly.
"You're in the middle of teething right now, so I should help with this kind of thing."
In response to Yukinoshita Ayame's words, Yukinoshita Yukino was slightly firm.
"But... Mmm!"
Before Yukinoshita Ayame could finish speaking, Yukinoshita Yukino, who was beside her, placed a freshly cut apple into her mouth.
"I'm not a child anymore..."
Feeling her mother's gentle movements, Yukinoshita Ayame said softly.
"But I want to do this."
This was Yukinoshita Yukino's reply.
Faced with Yukinoshita Yukino's answer, Yukinoshita Ayame didn't respond. She simply hugged the other gently.
"Mom~"
"Hmm?"
"I love you~"
...On the other side of the city, at Shiina Mahiru's house, a similar scene was unfolding to that at the Yukinoshita household.
Only here, it was Shiina Kaede sharing her favorite food with her mother.
"Here, this is it. In the previous world, Dad often bought this for me and Mom to eat, and Mom even admitted she liked it."
At this moment, Shiina Kaede was scooping a large spoonful of Caramel Pudding and carefully bringing it to Shiina Mahiru's mouth.
"Thank you, Kaede."
Faced with Shiina Kaede's feeding, Shiina Mahiru accepted it immediately. However, while eating the pudding, she also pulled the Little Loli feeding her into her arms.
Having not felt familial affection for a long time, she had long regarded the Little one before her as the most important presence in her life.
"What are you saying, Mom? I'm your daughter, so this is only natural."
Feeling the warmth of her mother's embrace, Shiina Kaede found a comfortable position and quietly lay in her arms.
Well, they didn't go to the Aragaki Residence today but instead had a fun day out. During this time, Shiina Mahiru even used her own savings to buy Shiina Kaede several more pretty outfits. Seeing the smile on her face, she genuinely felt happy.
So, no matter the reason, Shiina Mahiru would absolutely not allow the Little one in her arms to disappear.
This was something she had to do... Meanwhile, at Eriri's house, without her daughter's company, she was currently being bombarded by another force's verbal attacks.
"Eek~ Eriri-chan is so cruel, always going out to play alone on weekends and leaving Mom all by herself at home..."
In the girl's Bedroom, a woman wearing a red kimono pretended to cry as she spoke.
"Mom, cut it out. I already explained that I went out this time for a game meeting. Who brings their mother to club activities?"
The Blonde Girl, with disheveled hair, retorted.
"But if I can't go, you could at least bring Moeha over. Mom gets so lonely at home all by herself~"
"But Moeha is Aragaki's sister. How can I just invite her over to our house? Besides, I'm your daughter, right? Why are you so concerned about someone else's child?"
The little blonde lying lazily on the bed complained helplessly.
"Ara~ Is Eriri-chan jealous? If you just say 'Please care more about me, Mom,' I'll change my mind, you know."
Looking at the motionless Blonde Girl on the bed, Sayuri teased with a smile.
"Hmph~"
All that responded was a certain blonde's disdainful smile.
"Sigh, honestly, I really miss Moeha a bit. Eriri, when can you invite her over to our house again?"
Sawamura Sayuri, sitting on Eriri's bed, said somewhat boredly.
"Huh? How can I guarantee that? After all, she's not my sister..."
Faced with her mother's actions, Eriri was too exhausted to complain.
"Eh? I remember you said the Aragaki Residence only has the two of them. How about you try dating Aragaki, Eriri? Then I'd have a reason to invite Moeha over to play."
Sawamura Sayuri blinked as she spoke.
"Huh? What are you talking about? Are you really selling out your daughter for something like that?"
Hearing her mother say this, Eriri immediately sat up in dissatisfaction.
"Well, it was just a joke. Who told you to come home so listless? I thought something had happened to you."
Looking at the girl sitting on the bed, Sayuri gently patted her head with concern.
"I'm fine, just a bit tired lately."
Feeling the warmth of Sayuri's palm, Eriri, unusually, didn't resist but instead enjoyed it comfortably. How to put it? Although her personality is the Tsundere type, that doesn't mean she only has the 'tsun'; there's also the 'dere' part.
"Mom, how about inviting Aragaki and the others over to our house next week?"
The Blonde Girl softly suggested.
"Hmm? Have you come around?"
"What? I just think you really like Moeha, so I'm planning to invite them over, that's all."
The Blonde Girl said with feigned seriousness.
"Actually, if you don't like it, you don't have to invite them."
Sayuri said softly.
"When did I say I don't like Moeha? Mom, don't really think I'm only inviting them for your sake. That's too narcissistic!"
The Blonde Girl laughed as she retorted.
"Well, you're such an unlovable child."
Looking at the laughing girl before her, Sawamura Sayuri pouted and pulled her into her arms.
After all, she was her own daughter, and she couldn't bear to stay angry with her... Shifting focus to another house where the lights had already gone out, a faint glow still emanated from within.
It was the light from the phone of a girl lying in bed.
On the phone was a picture Eriri had drawn that afternoon—a cute Little Girl.
Nowadays, Kasumigaoka Utaha would stare at this photo before sleeping or when bored.
Even though she knew the other was virtual, she never tired of it.
The warmth it brought to her heart still lingered, and as time passed, instead of fading, it grew even stronger.
"But how wonderful it would be if you were real..."
The Black-haired Girl's red eyes fixed intently on the image on her phone, and soon, a beautiful smile appeared.
"Good night."
The Black-haired Girl turned off her phone and closed her eyes.
She truly hoped to meet her again in her dreams...
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