Floating Light and Bubbles 08
You and Satoru stood in front of a dilapidated building.
You walked around Gojo Satoru, chin in hand.
"What's wrong?" Gojo Satoru didn't know where to put his hands, so he stretched his neck and adjusted his clothes.
Satoru looked nervous.
"Nothing. I just realized something."
"What's the problem?" Gojo Satoru swallowed his saliva.
"Satoru might...scare the kids."
“Huh…? How could that be! I—”
You patted Satoru’s shoulder, gesturing at the height difference between the two of you, and then gesturing at the height of a child.
Gojo Satoru said he understood, pointing to his handsome face to show that he wouldn't scare the child. He then bent down and pinched your cheek, "It's you who's going to explain it anyway."
"Then Satoru, just stand behind me. I wonder if Mrs. Fushiguro is home at this hour..." You knocked on the door.
A timid female voice.
"It's Daddy—" The joyful voice stopped, replaced by panic. "W-Who are you..." She tried to close the door, but Wu forcefully opened it.
Panic turned to fear.
Wu's behavior was inappropriate. But that's just Wu's personality. And since Wu knew neither of you had any ill intentions, he was naturally even more impudent. He knew the little girl would be scared, and he wasn't expecting you to comfort her.
【Mother--】
The little girl subconsciously looked in one direction.
Mrs. Fushiguro should be at home.
After Wu entered, he feigned a few sighs, assuring you that your future home with him would never be so shabby and messy. He also subtly flattered you, attempting to undermine Shen'er's image in your mind. Honestly, it was useless. Shen'er's image in your mind had never been very high.
The conversation between Wu and Shin'er that day—Shin'er is dead, there's no evidence. You slapped your forehead hard, ignoring Wu's darting around and rummaging through things. You walked over to Tsu Miki and greeted him softly, "Wu and I have no ill will. Did he scare you? I apologize on his behalf." You continued to smile and tried to touch her head, but the little girl deftly dodged, so you had to reach out your hand: "Nice to meet you, Tsu Miki. I'm your cousin, Wakaba Chu."
[Cousin…?]
She squeezed your hand firmly and asked loudly, "Do you know where Daddy is?"
This question was the highest priority in the little girl's mind. This sentence may have taken all her courage, but you had to tell her a sad news. You are not a person who would lie: "I'm sorry-"
"Tsumiki, is that man back?" A woman staggered out of the inner room, a bottle in hand. She looked so drunk you feared she'd fall. She paused upon seeing you and Gojo Satoru, hesitating for a moment before pursing her rosy lips. "Debt collector?" She quickly denied it, "You two are still underage, aren't you?" She shook her head. "It's not impossible... Is the debt he owes money or a debt of pleasure?"
"What if I say he really does owe me a lot of money, Mrs. Fushiguro?" She wasn't a good person, but she wasn't a bad person either. Like Shier, she was an extremely self-centered person. But she didn't have Shier's ability. All she could do was abandon her two children and let them fend for themselves.
"I don't have any money." She took a sip of wine and said bluntly.
"Is Huihe Jin Miki currently attending kindergarten or daycare?"
"Not a debt collector?" Her clenched features finally relaxed a bit. "That man has always been extravagant with his money, with no self-control—"
"Please don't call Shier 'that man'. You two are a legal couple. And... doesn't Mrs. Fushiguro like Shier very much?"
"Hatsuchan~Hatsuchan~We are also married~" Gojo Satoru hadn't known when he ran behind you and whispered in your ear. It doesn't matter if it's not legal, they are a de facto couple~
"Shin'er, shin'er... the little girl called out to him quite affectionately." Mrs. Fushiguro laughed dryly. "You were fooled by his sweet words, weren't you? There's no point looking for me. I don't even know where he is."
"Shen'er has passed away. Please accept my condolences." What feelings were you feeling when you said this? Only you know.
"So they're here to deliver the obituary." Mrs. Fushiguro narrowed her eyes. "You...what's your relationship with him?"
"Shin'er is my cousin."
"Relatives... no wonder they care about Tsumiki and Kei." Mrs. Fushiguro put down the bottle and slumped on the sofa. Tsumiki ran over and pushed her, "Mom, stop drinking..."
"Silly girl, didn't you hear your dad is dead? No one will support us anymore."
"Mom..." Tsu Miki looked depressed.
"Please don't be angry with the child. You haven't answered my question yet."
"Why should I answer your question?" Mrs. Fushiguro rolled her eyes. Then she glanced at you and said, "That watch you have is quite expensive, isn't it?"
"Unfortunately, Mrs. Fushiguro. This watch has special meaning to me, otherwise I would have given it to you."
Gojo Satoru: I gave it to you (v)
"Huh? Such a generous disposition." She spread her hands, telling Tsumiki to get lost. "Private kindergarten. He paid the fees in advance." Mrs. Fushiguro stared at her hands. Her nails were so long that they were completely useless for housework. But while the house was messy, it wasn't dirty.
"Would you like to come over to my side, Tsumeki?"
The little girl hesitated, looking at you and then at Mrs. Fushiguro. She finally said, "Mom—"
"Go away." Mrs. Fushiguro said coldly.
The little girl burst into tears. Gojo Satoru quickly brought Tsumeki to you and said awkwardly, "I'm not good at comforting children." He was still trying to comfort the little girl.
"I'll take your harsh words for granted." You said to Mrs. Fushiguro, then crouched down to meet Tsumiki's gaze, gently patting her shoulder. It felt like I was constantly coaxing a child. From Kamo Kenki to Maki Mayi, and then to Tsumiki Kazue.
You are obviously still a minor.
"You can choose to cry, but you can't cry all the time. Crying is only so that we can cherish happiness." You stood up slightly and held her in your arms.
"Auntie...can you...can you take Hui...away?"
"Why are you only taking Hui with you?"
"I... Hui will live a happy life with you..."
This is Hui's aunt, not Tsu Miki's aunt.
The home she and Hui live in is a reconstituted family.
Tsu Miki thought her mother was very beautiful and her new father was very handsome, and that her new father had given her and her mother a happy life. Tsu Miki always thought that this happiness could continue and that her mother would change.
But the new father soon disappeared. Tsu Miki always thought that when her father came back, the four of them could return to those happy times.
But Daddy won't be back.
My mother has been drinking heavily and Hui is still young.
Tsu Miki feels that she is unable to take care of Kei until she grows up.
Hui can go somewhere warmer and more comfortable.
“Tsumiki is such a good kid,” you hugged her a little tighter.
Children have a keen sense of good and evil. Tsumiki didn't want you to feel that your efforts were in vain, so she stopped crying.
And… there’s warmth about this person.
Hui’s...aunt.
"Let me introduce myself again, Kei-ya, please listen."
[When did Hui... Hui come out? Wasn't he taking a nap?]
"You guys... are so noisy."
"I'm sorry to disturb Kei's nap."
【How did she know!? 】
Tsu Miki was fidgeting so much that you had to let her go, holding her hand as you stood up and walked over to Gojo Satoru.
You watched as Kei glanced at Mrs. Fushiguro, then glanced worriedly at Tsumiki. His gaze lingered for a long moment between your hand and Tsumiki's. Then, holding the teddy bear, he walked over to Tsumiki and placed his hand on her other hand.
"Ke..." Tsu Miki called out softly.
"What are you going to say?" Kei shifted slightly to meet your gaze. Satoru held your hand. If Kei held Gojo Satoru's hand, the four of you would form a circle.
Wu may be in tune with you.
He put one hand on his waist, tilted his head and stared at Hui for a while, then snatched the doll from Hui's hand and placed it on your head.
"Hold on tight, はつちゃん, or Kei will hate you if you fall."
My hands are free.
Gojo Satoru placed his hand in front of Fushiguro Megumi.
Megumi Fushiguro slapped it hard.
Satoru narrowed his eyes and opened his mouth.
The classic expression is reproduced.
Strange, why do I have such thoughts?
"Hatsu-chan, Megumi and Fushiguro are cut from the same cloth. I hate it!"
【It’s not up to you.】
【snort! 】
It wasn't that Fushiguro Megumi couldn't understand the adults' expressions. Tsu Miki kept looking at him, so he had no choice but to hold Gojo Satoru's hand.
This person's hands are too big.
【Why is this person so tall?】
【Are you bullying me because I'm a child...】
Hui feels the same way as you.
【Mei, don't be crooked. 】
[Yoshi! We're a family from now on!]
Wu Mingming said excitedly.
【Who is speaking! ! ! 】
Ignoring the surprised Kei who was peeking in, you said in a deep voice, "Nice to meet you, Tsumiki and Kei. I'm your aunt, Wakaba Hatsu." You nodded in Satoru's direction, "This is your uncle, Gojo Satoru."
Tsumiki is very happy, Hui...
"Is Hui unhappy?"
"I only listen to Tsu Miki."
"Mei, be polite to your elders." Tsu Miki gently shook Hui's hand.
"What a touching scene." Mrs. Fushiguro, who had been silent the entire time, finally spoke. You asked Satoru to let go of you, but he refused. Instead, he gave the teddy bear back to Kei.
Making faces with a child, who is the child anyway?
"You can ask me for money to take these two children away safely. But I won't allow you to ask for too much. If you do that, I will take necessary measures against you."
"You mean your big, beefy boyfriend?"
You spoke before Gojo Satoru could say anything: "Mrs. Fushiguro, you're talking nonsense. My Satoru is clearly a gigolo." You patted Gojo Satoru's chest with a loud voice.
"Girl, aren't you tired of being with him?" Mrs. Fushiguro lit a cigarette, a fascinated look on her face. "Is this guy about the same height as that man?"
"First, please don't talk about sex in front of young children. Second, please don't smoke in front of young children."
"You haven't done it with him yet, have you?" You think Mrs. Fushiguro wants to burst out laughing.
"You're high school students about to graduate, right? You'll be laughed at if you don't have sex before going to college."
"It's amazing that this kid can hold back." Mrs. Fushiguro obediently put out her cigarette.
【はつちゃん～】
"It's none of your business."
【Wu, be honest.】
"50 million yen. Not much, right? The average annual income for a Japanese man is 5 million yen."
"make a deal."
[Such decisiveness is too little...]
[Is that man really a gigolo? ]
"When I said Satoru was a gigolo, I meant he was handsome, thank you." You'll have to explain this.
[Give me a kiss when you say that~]
Kissing in public is very rude. Yesterday...
You quickly changed the subject: "Will you come visit Tsu Miki and Megumi?"
【Mother……】
"No. Don't tell me where you're taking them. These two kids are a burden to me, affecting my happiness. To be honest, I've been thinking about abandoning them and leaving alone lately."
"Leaving? I'll light a cigarette if you're leaving. Remember to give me the money."
You called a taxi and no one wanted to be alone.
I just want to sigh to the sky.
Finally, it was Megumi Fushiguro who stepped forward, with a cold face, and said coolly: "I'll sit in the passenger seat."
How could it be so thoughtful?
"I also--"
"Tsumiki, just sit in the back row."
You and Gojo Satoru exchanged glances at the two children. After getting in the car, you leaned against Gojo Satoru and whispered, "Do you want to tell Kei about the Zenin family?"
"Isn't that necessary? Hui and the Zenin family have nothing to do with each other anymore."
“True,” you rubbed against him, “Satoru always feels sweet,” you sighed.
"Hatsuchan, don't seduce me. I can't bear it, really, it's so hard!"
"Just bear with it, Wu. After your birthday this year..."
This is your bottom line!
Gojo Satoru hated having his birthday in December for the first time: (﹏)
Why are you so obsessed with me turning 18?
"Is Kasumi planning to join the Directors' Association after graduation?"
"Hmm. Does Satoru have any ideas now?"
"Well..." Gojo Satoru rubbed his nose. He hadn't really thought about it yet. He was happy with his current life; there was no need to fantasize about the future.
"Be the man behind the はつちゃん and support the はつちゃん to reform the magic world? This is what the はつちゃん wants to do, right? I will let the Gojo family support you..."
"Satoru is so naive."
"You want to call me stupid? Right!?" Gojo Satoru pretends to tickle you.
"Enlightenment is powerful and can make people...convinced, but it cannot make people's hearts...sincere. You...must understand this..." You wanted to giggle when he tickled you, but you didn't want to disturb the driver, so you had to hold it back.
[Satoru… stop scratching…]
【But I have always treated everyone sincerely. 】
This is the problem with enlightenment.
He stopped tickling you and stroked your hair instead.
"With me here, Satoru just needs to be himself."
"I can be myself even without you."
"Then I'll let Satoru be himself."
"without you……"
My aunt and uncle are so happy.
Miki Fushiguro looked at the two people hugging each other.
Mom doesn’t want her anymore... Can Hui and I hold on to happiness?
It must be possible.
She and Hui both believed in these two people.
"We're here~" Gojo Satoru was the first to get off the car. He held you and Tsumiki in his arms and sprinted for a hundred meters, leaving the little one, Hui, to chase after him alone.
【asshole……】
"Give me back Tsumiki!"
Gojo Satoru kicked the door open and carried you and Tsumiki around the house.
"It's not renovated yet...it's just barely habitable..."
"I want him to decorate it."
"Well...I'll try to make time."
Fushiguro Megumi climbed the stairs breathlessly. He was only four years old! Why treat a four-year-old like this?! Is there any justice in this?!
"Hey, you're here, Megumi Fushiguro. You're nowhere near as good as me. If you want to protect something precious, this isn't enough."
"What did Wu and Hui say?"
What if the Zenin family threatens him with Tsu Miki? I'm asking Kei to prepare early.
This is when you can skillfully use your passive skill.
"You're thinking too far ahead, Satoru. Admit it, you just want to play with a child."
Gojo Satoru hummed several times.
"Mei, I want to tell you something." Wu stopped playing with you and said to Hui seriously, "Your father was -"
"What's Tsu Miki's favorite color? Do you have any hobbies?"
“Eh…”
Megumi Fushiguro looked at Tsu Miki and you.
"It doesn't matter. To be honest, I don't even know what he looks like."
"Are you serious?"
Megumi Fushiguro didn't say anything.
"Forget it. If you want to know about your father, you can always ask me or はつちゃん. はつちゃん may know more, but the experience between your father and I..."
"You talk a lot of nonsense. Why would my aunt be with someone like you?"
Gojo Satoru suppressed his grimace, his sinful hand—but it finally reached out, swatting Megumi Fushiguro's head like a ball. Even with her delicate frame, Hazuchan wouldn't react to the force, believing it wouldn't be a problem for little Megumi. As he slapped her, he said, "But, we're together!!!"
"I'm going to ask my aunt to break up with you."
Gojo Satoru muttered to himself, "I can't do it, I can't do it, I can't really do it...If I do it, it means we'll break up..."
Very good, he found a trick to deal with this guy. Fushiguro Megumi wiped his face and would not let him bully him.
"What should Tsumiki and I do if my aunt is still a student?"
"I'll transfer you to a nearby kindergarten in a few days. This area is very safe. Can Tsumiki and Kei go to school on their own?"
"Can."
【I will protect Tsumeki. 】
Hui's hair looks prickly, but it turns out not to be prickly at all.
【Why are you rubbing my hair...】
[Don't be so crooked, Hui.]
Megumi Fushiguro widened her eyes.
"Satoru~ come and explain the technique to Kei."
"Why me?"
I feel like it should be you.
Gojo Satoru spoke at length, and fortunately, Megumi Fushiguro was a child prodigy with a good memory, otherwise he would have had no idea what this person was saying.
[Is this technique powerful? ]
【It's enough to protect Tsu Miki. 】
Hui's idea...is not wrong.
Even...
This father and son.
"If you need anything, you can call me and Satoru. If we don't answer, you can ask Ryoko next door for help."
"I see."
"Can I sleep with you tonight?"
"Of course, Tsumeki."
Gojo Satoru raised his hands and jumped to the right and left: "Then where should I sleep?!"
“Isn’t there enough room?” you asked doubtfully.
Gojo Satoru looked at you sadly.
The only night we shared the same pillow was that one! Today, we informed Mr. Yaga that he and Hatsuchan wouldn't be back home tonight, which scared the old man enough, but in the end, nothing happened.
It's so hard.
"Satoru and Kei sleep together."
The two of them shook their heads and said no at the same time, stared at each other fiercely, and then gave each other a cold look.
"Alright, alright, Satoru. Just be patient. We'll have plenty of time later. But in a few years, Tsumiki and Kei won't be begging adults to sleep with them."
"I didn't." Fushiguro Megumi emphasized.
In the end, you and Tsumiki shared a room, and Satoru and Megumi shared a room.
"Tsumiki is all packed? That's impressive~"
Fushiguro's face gradually turned red. Would she be praised for doing housework? She...she and Kei were living in someone else's house, eating and drinking for free...even if they were relatives, this wouldn't work. She should do something.
"But..." You motioned for Tsumiki to sit on the bed, "It's too early for a child to worry about these things. I'll hire a part-time helper to do the housework. Tsumiki can do what she likes."
"I……"
[Miss Wakaba is so warm...]
"Actually, Tsumiki. My hands are cold. I'm not feeling well. So don't sleep next to me at night."
"Man, man! My hands are warm, you can try it." She tried to warm you with her little hands.
[I won't go outside. I will be training at home in the Zen monastery.]
[I...I'm with Maki.]
"Thank you, Tsumiki."
"Go to sleep."
Tsumeki squeezed herself into your arms.
"What's wrong, Tsumeki?"
"Ahh..." Her eyes seemed to have turned into mosquito-repellent eyes. "Guminasai... I woke you up..." She just wanted to get closer to Miss Ruoye. Her father was gone, and her mother didn't want her anymore...
Tsu Miki, be strong and take care of Hui!
"It's not Tsumeki's fault, it's just that I'm a light sleeper." I'm not used to having someone sleep next to me. The Zenin family doesn't make me feel at ease.
"Is Tsu Miki thinking about her mother?"
"Um."
I like the smell of Miss Ruoye.
"It's not that mom abandoned Tsu Miki, but Tsu Miki was supposed to be with me."
"You, you..." How can you explain it like that? She turned her back to you shyly.
"Don't you like this explanation, Tsumeki?"
"I...like it." This way, she wouldn't be so sad.
It’s not that my mother abandoned me, but that I should go to Miss Wakaba.
"Tsumiki, do you want to hear a lullaby?"
"I..." I'm not a child.
I want to listen.
So you sang a lullaby.
I like Miss Wakaba's voice.
Tsu Miki fell asleep in the song.
Meanwhile, in another room.
"Haha! You lost again!"
“Come again!”
"Rock, Paper, Scissors!"
"Rock, Paper, Scissors!"
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