Chapter 54: Women's Competitive Hearts
"Ahem! S-sorry, Mei-chan!"
"No no, I should be the one apologizing, Asahi-chan!"
The two girls who had accidentally sprayed coffee on each other couldn't stop coughing while hurriedly apologizing, quickly using nearby tissues to wipe their faces and clothes.
Fortunately, only small amounts had splashed on their clothes. One was wearing black, the other dark brown—both colors that conveniently didn't show coffee stains, which could be considered fortunate amidst misfortune.
After all, coffee stains are quite difficult to wash out.
"So, was there really any need to get so excited? This was already a settled matter, wasn't it~"
"Don't talk nonsense! Nia-chan, stop saying whatever you want!"
"Th-that's right! Saying things like that will cause misunderstandings! Whether it's Satoru or... me, everyone would feel troubled!"
Their anger grew as they watched someone nearby continue teasing them with a smug expression.
While using nearby water to clean their faces, they shouted seriously at Nia, the instigator, clearly not joking around.
...Of course, even if it were true, they would never have the nerve to admit it.
Girls tend to be more easily embarrassed, especially those like them who were experiencing first love and rarely interacted with the opposite sex.
"Indeed, you can eat anything carelessly—at worst you'll just get an upset stomach and affect only yourself. But some words shouldn't be spoken carelessly, Honjo. It will trouble others too."
At this moment, even Ayano, who had been immersed in the world of cats, had unknowingly stood up and was looking at them while speaking calmly.
She had heard everything just said.
Really, some things just shouldn't be said carelessly. Don't you know that?
No wonder she invited them here on weekend for cat petting... ahem, for coffee. So this was her intention all along.
They shouldn't have come if they'd known.
...Of course, the cats were completely innocent. They were very cute and absolutely without fault.
"Now now~ No need to take it so seriously. I was just joking~ And some things don't need to be rushed~ Who knows, you might even have a bunch of children by then~"
Nia, having been denied by them, didn't seem to mind. She placed her right index finger on her lips, squinted one eye, and replied casually.
However, her open blue eye revealed a seemingly certain expression, as if she could see through the future, making the three girls who had just denied everything somewhat moved...
After all, she was known as the "Omniscient" Spirit, capable of knowing the past and present, even able to influence the future.
If someone as powerful as her said such things, did it mean their future might truly be as she described—living together with Satoru and the others present here...
It seems... it might not be so bad after all...
All three of them couldn't help but imagine such a scene.
They imagined themselves intimately embracing someone, with their own children by their side, the whole family's faces filled with smiles.
But at the same time, in the distance, more versions of them approached, each holding the hand of an adorable little girl, gathering around. Everyone was chatting easily, filled with laughter and joy, so harmonious...
Ahem, ahem, ahem!
No, no, they shouldn't imagine such things! The more they thought about it, the more they'd get tangled up in it!
"Brother's child... will Muku have one too?"
However, emotions aren't always mutual between people, and there was one girl present with a different thought.
Unlike Kurumi, who smiled faintly without speaking and whose attitude was unclear, Mukuro lowered her head slightly, placed her right hand on her flat stomach, and murmured to herself, a blissful smile spreading across her face...
"Ahem, Mukuro, don't let your imagination run wild like that. You're still young, so don't think about such things yet."
"But Father and Mother are very welcoming of Brother. They've been telling Muku and you, Sister, to urge Brother to come over for meals."
"Uh!"
Asahi tried to explain and ease the awkward atmosphere, but unfortunately, it had no effect. Instead, she ended up getting herself tangled in it too.
Upon hearing this, everyone's expressions turned somewhat peculiar.
They hadn't realized their relationship had already reached this level!
Well, now that they thought about it, they had met Asahi's parents—a very lively and cheerful couple.
They were gentle, open-minded, and doted on their daughters. They had even invited them and Satoru over for meals, asking all sorts of questions during the visit, making the atmosphere incredibly lively.
At the time, they had felt a bit strange, as if something was off.
They hadn't realized those two had already had such intentions...
But if they really thought about it, it wasn't particularly unusual.
After all, legally speaking, this world didn't enforce a strict one-man-one-wife system.
As long as the relationships didn't involve coercion or monetary transactions, the law encouraged free love, as long as it was mutually consensual.
"S-speaking of which, my parents have also invited Satoru to our home~!"
"..." xN
Why are you starting to "compete" like this too?
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