It was not that she does not want to talk. But rather, she can't.
Funny. Miho imagined reincarnating would give her a chance to redeem herself, where maybe she can finally have a normal and fulfilling life. Turns out, her second life might not be all that different from her first's.
What she got was a family that attempted to put on an optimistic and cheerful façade in front of her (but she could see the little cracks in their façade). And she understands. After all, no parents would want to show their devastation and misery to their newborn baby after learning that she is mute.
But unlike her previous life's parents, they never gave up on her. They tried to raise her like any other normal child. They persevered the harsh, pity comments that came to their way ("Why is your child so quiet? Don't they start speaking by now?" "Oh, uh, she has a special condition…" "She cannot speak? Oh, I'm so sorry…") and they continued to believe in her. ("You might be mute and might not be able to communicate with people properly, but I know you can do great things for the world." Those eyes with such confidence and hope… She could not help but believe she could.)
All she could do in return for them was to smile and be cheerful despite any circumstances. She tried to be the light to their lives, just by smiling and attempting to hug them whenever they looked sad. They would brighten a little at the gesture, and that is all it matters to her.
Therefore, despite her condition, she was happy. Maybe it is not the kind of life she expected, but it was pleasant nevertheless. It was definitely much better than her previous life.
And then one day, Miho met him.
During her fifth year in her new life, a familiar looking lady with brown hair came to their restaurant one day. Now, where did she meet her before…?
"Oh, Nana! It has been a long time, isn't it?" Her mother grinned.
The lady—now revealed that her name is Nana (why is it so familiar?)—smiled in return, and replied, "Sumiko-chan! Indeed, it has been a while! I'm sorry for coming in so suddenly, but I have a favour to ask you…"
"That's alright! Oh, is that your son? Tsunayoshi, is it? Come in, come in!" Sumiko ushered them into the restaurant and let them sat on an empty table.
That name rang alarm bells in Miho's head. Tsunayoshi? As in… Sawada Tsunayoshi? The protagonist of Katekyo Hitman Reborn who is also the next mafia boss of Vongola?
Suddenly, everything seemed complicated.
"… Yes, yes, I have a daughter who is the same age as your son. Miho, come meet our guests!" Sumiko called out, and Miho stepped out of her hiding corner and shyly walked towards her mother.
And then brown eyes met brown eyes.
Miho groaned internally. With big doe eyes and spiky brown hair, those traits definitely gave away that the child in front of her is the next-to-be Vongola Decimo. And things started to piece together. It's not that she did not question her father's strikingly familiar black hair and brown eyes, or that she looked like his supposed-to-be son, or the name of their family restaurant, "TakeSushi". Rather, she was too busy doing her… Own things, like being that overly cheerful child so that she will not burden her parents.
"H-Hello…" Miho's train of thoughts was interrupted when Tsuna, who was still standing behind Nana, shyly greeted her with his childlike voice. "I-I is Tsuna…"
Miho cocked her head to the side, before smiling brightly and waved at him.
Tsuna blinked in confusion, and looked at Nana nervously. She crouched down and said, "Tsu-kun, Miho-chan cannot talk, but treat her well, okay?"
He nodded slowly as if he was trying to process what his mother said, before he looked back at Miho in curiosity.
"Nana and I have something to discuss. Why don't you show Tsunayoshi the play room upstairs, Miho?" Sumiko asked and gestured to the stairs.
Miho nodded and grabbed Tsuna's hand ("H-Hieeee!") and dragged him to the second floor of the restaurant, where her parents created a playroom for her.
When she opened the door to the room, she was amused to see Tsuna looked around in awe. She could not comprehend the number of toys that her parents bought for her at first either because they wanted to spoil her, but she was grateful for their love.
"S-So, uhm…" Tsuna stuttered. He was unsure of what to say and decided to speak whatever his mind could think of, which is, unfortunately, "W-What is you name?"
Miho sighed at the question. This will be a long day.
Hello! I hope you enjoyed the very first chapter of a story that I would never expect to have. I think a fem!Takeshi is weird enough. But to add on a self insert plus making the character mute might be kinda mind blowing. At least, to me lololol
I have no idea where I want to go with this story, but I think it might be a fun ride. Probably?
Tell me what you think about the story. Constructive criticisms and suggestions are welcomed as well!
Peace out!