Wake Up 01
The doorbell rang.
Without thinking, Tennen Riko rushed to the door at flying speed. Kuroi Misato's caring words were stretched infinitely by the wind. When Tennen Riko hit the door with a clang, she could hear clearly what Kuroi Misato was saying.
"Ms. Riko, it's not good to hurt yourself by being too impatient."
"I'm not hurt~" After saying this, Tenriko turned back carefully to look at Misato Kuroi.
Kuroi Misato was wearing a maid outfit, one hand on her hip, the other holding a mop. The mop stood firmly on the floor—Kuroi Misato had put in a lot of effort.
Tennen Riko's eyes widened, then she puffed up her cheeks and looked at Kuroi Misato with a resentful look. Kuroi Misato felt embarrassed by Tennen Riko's gaze, she cleared her throat, then turned her head away with a blushing face.
Tenriko was genuinely unharmed. Kuroi Misato had made her wear so many clothes in the house that she was feeling a bit hot. Smart, Tenriko didn't argue with Kuroi Misato any further, but cheerfully opened the door and pounced on the intruder.
"good afternoon--"
There was no time to finish what was left.
"Sister~Are you okay?"
The furry little head rubs against your chest. After all these years, you're still not used to Riko's overly enthusiastic welcome. You raise both hands, leaning forward, and stand there awkwardly, motionless.
The only savior on the field was that one.
"Help me, Kuroi."
You try to convey this message to Kuroi Misato through your mouth. But Kuroi Misato seems to be distracted and she ignores your message for help.
"reason……"
The thing in your hand was taken away, and you subconsciously opened your hand and clenched it into a fist, finally stretching out your right hand to touch Tenriko's furry little head.
"Will I grow taller if I touch my head~" Tenriko complained quietly but didn't avoid your hand.
He is still a child after all.
"Riko wants to grow taller?"
"Of course! This way I can get my sister back!" Tenriko let go of you, put her hands on her hips and laughed wildly, then touched her nose and said dejectedly: "My sister is always locked up and can't come to see me."
Even though Kuroi Misato was carrying a bunch of shopping bags, she folded her hands and said in a deep voice, "Ms. Riko, this is Miss Zenin's private matter."
"It's not a private matter... We are clearly..." Tenriko's voice gradually became softer and her face gradually reddened. She was still a little shy, she was afraid that she was just wishful thinking.
"Riko, even family can't be with you forever." You hold her hand. "Riko and I know this perfectly well, don't we?" Putting on an elegant smile is easy for you. However, even a smile can't hide the sadness.
"Sister, do you know?" Tenriko looked up at you.
Know what?
Riko's emotions are so complex that you can't even describe them. Like a spider's web, one thread represents reluctance, another represents joy, and another represents pain... Thousands and thousands of threads converge to weave an impenetrable web.
Riko is in the center of this big web.
Are children’s emotions so complicated?
【star……】
"Riko, Hoshi..."
Kuroi Misato quickly stood in front of Tenchi Riko, extending her free hand to protect her. "Ms. Riko, focus. Think about what you like to eat the most."
【French soup stewed in Heijing! 】
"You're hiding something from me." You frowned unhappily. Aren't you worthy of their trust?
"Don't you want to say it or can't you say it?" You continued to question Kuroi Misato, "Ms. Kuroi, I need you to give me an answer."
You simply looked at Kuroi Misato calmly. You were so aware of other people's emotions that you rarely felt any yourself.
This means you are not a qualified sorcerer.
You don't really care about it.
Beads of sweat formed on Kuroi Misato's forehead. Is it fair to say that Miss Zenin is worthy of being raised by the head of the Zenin family? Even at such a young age, she possesses such an intimidating aura. Kuroi Misato swallowed hard. Miss Zenin wasn't unreasonable; if I explained things to her, she'd understand. —Miss Riko...why was she pulling at my clothes?
"Sister, this isn't like you!" Tennen Riko tugged at the hem of Kuroi Misato's skirt, as if that would give her more courage and make her voice louder. After she finished shouting that, Tennen Riko pursed her lips tightly, looking at you with her big, watery eyes.
[Sister, don’t be expressionless…]
Your hand involuntarily touches your cheek, your mouth slightly open in surprise. How can you treat your family with such a serious expression? They are not criminals that need your attention. You try your best to put on a gentle smile and nod slightly at Kuroi Misato. "Sorry, I scared you a little."
"No," Kuroi Misato feigned composure. "You didn't mean it." It wasn't easy for Miss Zenin to go out, and to maintain their childhood relationship until now, Miss Zenin had put in just as much effort as Kuroi Misato. Miss Riko also genuinely regarded Miss Zenin as a sister.
"After all, it's me and Riko who's hiding something from you, and you must be feeling bad."
"Is it something you can't tell me?"
"Yes, it needs to be kept secret. Otherwise, Ms. Riko will be in danger."
"Okay, I won't ask again." You gestured for Kuroi Misato to return the shopping bag to you. Just when Kuroi Misato thought you were angry and wanted to leave, Tennen Riko took out a pair of slippers and said excitedly, "Come in!"
Kuroi Misato's mouth turned into an O shape.
"What's wrong, Kuroi? Aren't you coming in?" You asked with a tilted head and a smile.
"So Miss Zenyuan can also play tricks on people."
"I don't have any. Riko keeps writing to me about how hard Kuroi works, so I won't bother Kuroi. The things I bought are quite heavy." You feel the need to ease the atmosphere.
"Miss Zenyuan, you are the one who needs to be taken care of. A few days ago..."
“I’m not sick!” You sneezed.
He shot himself in the foot.
"Miss Zenyuan has always been punctual and keeps her promises. If you weren't forced to do so, how could you be so late?"
"How did Kuroi know that?" You put the shopping bags on the table.
"Ms. Riko is annoying the Zenin master with her questions."
"Yes! My sister also said that Kuroi and I were hiding something from you. Didn't you also hide your illness from us?" Tennenoriko said righteously while opening the shopping bags.
Your uncle is so mean. Before he left, he didn't tell you that he had told Riko and Kuroi about your illness.
"I'm sorry... I just didn't want to worry you." You patted Tenriko's head. She was eating a snack.
“I don’t want to make my sister worry either.” Tennenori patted your hand and handed you a piece of dessert.
This is your answer to each other.
"Kuroi! Do we need to turn on the air conditioner in this temperature?" Tennenoriko jumped and ran to Kuroi Misato's side.
Riko always maintains her passion for the world.
"Well... Miss Zenin is afraid of the cold." Kuroi Misato seemed to be thinking about what temperature to press. As soon as you walked over, she handed you the remote control.
You turned off the air conditioner.
"Kuroi, it's not that exaggerated. Tokyo is much warmer than Kyoto." This is the truth.
"Then sister, just move to Tokyo and live with us!"
Ah... this is a little difficult to do.
You and Kuroi Misato tacitly ignored Tenchi Riko's suggestion. Kuroi Misato raised her index finger and excitedly suggested, "Miss Zenin, if you move, you won't feel cold anymore."
"If you want to play games, just say so, Kuroi."
"Ahem... Miss Zenin," Kuroi Misato blushed, "I am an adult after all."
"Who says adults can't play games?"
"The answer is no!" cheered Tenriko.
Riko is really smart.
So you played Mario Kart.
Kuroi is really strong.
"Miss Zenyuan wins."
"As the winner, can I make a small request?"
Kuroi Misato was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said, "Of course!"
"I'm going to have a French stew from the Black Well tonight."
"Great!" Nakagawa Riko is even happier than you.
"Really." Kuroi Misato pressed her hand to her forehead and looked like she was sighing, but in fact the corners of her mouth were raised.
Tenriko waved her hands in front of you, and you squeezed them. She rolled into your arms and locked eyes with you: "Sister, I really want to be with you and Kuroi forever."
Always…? Kuroi Misato caught the key words, and the corners of her upward-curving mouth drooped.
Is this possible?
Ms. Riko has mentioned this word quite a bit lately.
Damn it! Kuroi Misato wanted to swear.
[Black Well! There's someone outside the window!]
Misato Kuroi didn't ask any questions. She picked up the mop, walked straight to the window, and opened it with a click.
That outfit... belongs to someone from the Directors' Council.
I wonder how much he heard. Kuroi Misato gripped the mop tightly. Gripping something hard enough would hurt. Kuroi Misato was oblivious. She had to calm down quickly; she couldn't let Miss Zenin discover what she was thinking.
"Maybe it's a thief."
【hateful……】
"Black Well?"
Did Miss Zenin not believe it? Or did she know? Kuroi Misato was still trying to figure out how to keep it a secret.
"Black Well!"
It was Ms. Riko's voice.
"What's the matter, Ms. Riko?"
"Kuroi was lost in thought."
"I'm sorry, Miss Zenin. I just thought that the man was so bold as to steal from our house!" Misato Kuroi raised the mop and put it down heavily.
"Kuroi is so awesome!" Nakagawa Riko clapped in unison.
"Yeah, I thought they were two weak women, but Kuroi's taijutsu is incredibly powerful." You walked to the window. The sun was setting outside, and it was dusk. The dim light filled the window, making the sky look hazy and distant.
Kuroi's cell phone rang.
Kuroi Misato looked confused as she handed you the phone, "It's for you, Miss Zenin."
"Members of the Zen Temple, please come to the building where the Mantra Directorate is located immediately."
"Is it urgent?"
"It's very urgent. The Zen Monastery's head has arrived."
“I understand, Kiyoko.” You hung up the phone and closed your eyes, taking a deep breath before opening them again. “Riko, I have to leave early today.”
"Sister, are you going on a mission?"
"almost."
Riko gave you a hug and you rubbed her furry head. “I’ll be going now, Riko.”
“Kuroi’s French stew is really delicious,” Riko muttered softly, reluctantly letting go of you.
"I'll find time to savor it, Riko. Thanks for troubling Kuroi then."
"That's no trouble."
Kuroi and Riko's voices faded further and further away.
I always feel that it’s not good.
The sky today is too gloomy and dark.
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