Pair: Kotoumi
Summary: You know what they say about Honoka being Kotoumi's child, it is canon in this fic.
Korekara no Someday
''I remember the time Umi-chan's expression becoming as white as a sheet when she heard her baby was coming to this world… It was worth the wait to see how much Umi reacted when she found out she wasn't at Kotori-chan's side during this time- she completely freaked out and looked devastated. Even though Rin-chan and I had tried to pacify her by reassuring Kotori-chan wasn't alone, it didn't seem like Umi-chan was going to calm down anytime soon. Maki-chan was there to take care of her… The fact that Kotori-chan was already in the hospital knowing her parturition would happen any time. I was surprised to see Umi-chan lose all her common sense in one stroke. I thought she has already prepared herself for this lovely moment. By her wife's side or not, she should've been ready for this. But then again, we are talking about Umi-chan. You wouldn't know what kind of expression she can put on her face when it comes to Kotori-chan.
The baby was nothing abnormal or supernatural. Just a lovely ginger-haired girl settled to this married couple's side in 9 months. But since Umi-chan has blue hair and Kotori-chan has ashen hair, one would wonder why their child was a ginger. Umi-chan had been too distracted by the cuteness she had found recently, and only noticed the difference one week later. Kotori-chan later explained that her father's relatives have that kind of hair colors. How… how unusual I thought at first. The first time my eyes gazed over her reddened cheeks, just as they were matching with her hair color. She had traits that resembled both her parents, I can see that she definitely got her cute side from Kotori-chan, yet too quite like Umi-chan.
Did a strict person [1] like Umi-chan discipline her already when her child was still inside of Kotori-chan? Then a cry took over the silence and she never quiet down and stopped crying. Her parents, mostly Umi-chan, never slept like a baby after all. Her eye bangs have grown longer everytime we met up. How evil that baby! Fufu~ I think she will love Auntie Nozomin! Kotori-chan and Umi-chan can't know how powerful we will be as a team. I'm still jealous me and Elichi don't have any kids right now. Their baby is just so cute and energetic… and a little naughty. Their trouble is waiting for them. Good luck both of you!
Your adventures have just begun.'' - Nozomi Tojo
Umi's amber eyes locked on its reflection on the mirror, straightening her dark blue coat to ensure she looked as good as she possibly could. She was ready to go out with her family and eat dinner. But it wasn't an ordinary family dinner, it was a friends and family dinner. Being adult gave Umi a lot of responsibilities (and even more thanks to Honoka). Working daily and taking care of Honoka took much of their time, and chances to meet their close friends again were slim due to their busy schedules. It's been nearly three years since they've last seen one another.
However, all of them were able to arrange a date this time and today was it. The only problem was that Honoka wasn't born the last time they all gathered. She never knew what kind of teasing materials their friends would use against them this time, mostly on poor Umi.
''Kotori, where is Honoka?'' Umi called out to her wife, waiting in the entrance. Her eyes looked at the watch on her wrist and widened when she'd seen the time. Stomping her foot to the ground as her habit, she asked again in nervousness. ''Kotori?!''
A head popped up from the bathroom, a half make-up indicated that she wasn't ready yet and not looking after their daughter at that time. ''Umi-chan, Honoka-chan isn't with you?''
''Isn't she with you?'' Umi's voice came out more shaky as she couldn't get the answer she wanted to hear. The sound of the hair dryer prevented their voice from passing to each other so Kotori didn't get an answer either.
As both of them were slowly aware of, they forgot left Honoka all alone. It meant twice as dangerous!
Honoka was crawling on the carpet, making small noises in the living room. She thought neither of her parents looked after her. For this reason, she made a plan and squealed a little loud to be able to reach her presence through the whole house. Getting their attention in a flash, it has ended as a successful plan.
Kotori jumped out of the bathroom with messy hair and make-up, checking her daughter whether she was injured or not. Umi, on the other hand, was rather more in panic. Umi glared at Honoka, her worry had turned into anger.
''Honoka!'' Umi shouted as the sound of steps were clearer than a few seconds ago.
Kotori was the first one who took an action. Encircling her arms onto the small figure, she quickly took Honoka and hugged her close to her chest. She quickly regained her composure just by feeling her tiny back against herself and the scent her small baby left behind.
Umi, though, was still furious with her, ready to pull her ear. Suddenly Kotori whispered into her ear and she had goose bumps without she realised.
''Umi-chan, Honoka-chan doesn't understand. She is still too young. So don't be harsh on her.'' She turned to Umi, one of her hands touching the yet-calmed face. ''Please.''
Umi could never compete against Kotori when she used that tone on her. The sentences of scolding Honoka during that moment died down in her throat, the new ones replaced them quickly. ''You spoil her too much, Kotori!''
No one has beaten the queen of 'Please' till now. If the technique were to fail against Umi, she still had an extra plan for that: Kiss on the cheek! Well that didn't need an extra work today. If Kotori wanted, she could do that anytime, anywhere. She kind of had a knack for sweet manipulation, especially when it came to messing with Umi.
''Let's go Umi-chan. We don't want to be late.''
''But, you were the one who-''
Maybe an extra work was needed at the right time.
Poor husband's words again stopped in the middle of its way by sudden peck on her cheek. After all these years being together and even having sex, a deep blush always settled on Umi's cheeks as if she were a tomato. This characteristic of hers never left her, even in adulthood.
''Did you say something Umi-chan?'' Kotori smiled, walking towards the bathroom with the baby on her arms.
Honoka's head was leaning on her back. She surprised by how her papa was manipulated by her mama's actions so easily. She stuck out her tongue then gave a victorious sign towards her papa. Umi could only accept her defeat.
Umi admitted that her child was genius. It was what made her scared too. She knew little girl was going to be a huge troublemaker when she gets older. Knowing how good the relationship between Auntie Nozomin and her, goodbye to normal days welcome to new level troubles. When they were in high school, Nozomi has always had a habit of teasing Umi. Even when they became adults, the teasing has grown as time has gone by. Now, it was going to reach its final statement if Honoka got influenced by her.
As all of them have walked out of their house, Umi buckled up Honoka as quickly as possible to be able to arrive in the arranged time. The breezy, cold air eased Umi's nervousness. Wanting to be punctual and on time was something Umi valued. So Kotori, knowing her tense nature at these times, helped her relax by opening their one of music collections in the car.
When Honoka saw Kotori opening their music collection, she demanded, ''Open Aitai no Summer!''
''But Honoka-chan, the CD might be at home.''
''I want Aitai no Summer!'' Honoka said again, grousing on her seat. She was moving in her car seat too much. Instead of Kotori helping Umi, she was losing the patience and focus as Honoka made more noise. ''Aitai yo Summer!''
Umi sighed heavily, but she made sure to keep her eyes on the road she was driving through. Kotori patted her right shoulder to pacify her husband's growing frustration, at the same time searching for the CD Honoka has always loved to hear in the car. Everything was in order thanks to Kotori, who found the disc and played through the player at a decent volume.
Even if Honoka has stopped moving in the car, the noise kept increasing melodically as the small figure was singing the song loudly within seconds. ''Aitai yo Samaa kotoshi yo Samaa!.. ''
Then Kotori continued to say the parts her daughter was unable to do. Rather than being strict on them, Umi let herself enjoy singing with her family. Even rhythmically tapping on her steering wheel. A few ludicrous moments of being children themselves, none of the parents could notice the baby has already slept in her car seat with a sweet bread in her hand.
The car finally came to a halt when a fancy restaurant was within their sight.
Kotori looked out of her window, her eyes were impressed by the light and colorful illuminations reflected through the entrance. The exterior design of the restaurant made Kotori smile, since it was Umi's place of choice. She was glad she had a good influence on her husband.
''Umi-chan, it looks beautiful. I can't find any words to say right now.'' Her soft voice got softer each time a word left from her mouth like she could've cried anytime.
''Shh.'' Umi put a finger on her lips to silence her for a second then their eyes met. ''I'm glad you like it.'' She smiled at Kotori warmly.
Kotori's cheeks colored with the same hue as the glowing red lights at the entrance. Both of their eyes were locked to one another. Out of nowhere, Honoka's muttering disrupted the magical moment. But thanks to her, Umi remembered the time and where they were.
''K-Kotori! We should go for now, others are waiting us. They are probably guessing why we are late.'' She completely lost of the romantic glares and flirty aura that had been provided seconds ago. She became the usual-Sonoda before a quick kiss planted on her lips.
Instead of pulling herself together as fast as she could, Kotori chose to tease her a little more. They were already late, so what would be worse if they were a little bit more?
Putting a mischievous smile on her lightly-reddened face, she neared Umi's shoulder.
Probably the lanterns' light reflected on her face or embarrassed because of Kotori's bold action, Umi was easily moved from her seat and got out of the car. ''Unfair,'' she said to herself shyly, resting one of her arms on the car.
Kotori lifted the small sleeping beauty, careful enough not to wake her up by a sudden action. Then all of them passed forward to the restaurant where a couple of hands were waved towards them to notice.
"We will definitely draw attention," seeing their grins. "Great." Umi commented sarcastically as she saw the excited crowd from a distance.
"Umi-chan don't you want to be here? I thought you missed them as much as me. You know we could only separately met up with each other because no one had a good schedule. Even Nico-chan came back from her idol tour recently just to see us." Kotori gives Umi sad glances only to change her mood resulted in more complaint from Umi.
"I would like to be here. It is just some of them..." her eyes signaling the purple and orange heads, "Will try to share great numbers of shameless thoughts in public. You know I despise that."
Kotori beamed at her as they entered the hall mantled with a crimson carpet on the ground. "Umi-chan," she closed the distance then continued where she left. "Don't you exaggerate a little too much?"
When Kotori saw Umi's stressful face, she couldn't help but assist her this time. "I'll handle as best as I can, okay? Just try to enjoy." Poor Umi only nodded at the pleasing eyes.
The waiter led them to the reserved table where the crowd's voice increased one by one. The loud clinking of glasses slowly woke Honoka, sleepy eyes and yawn caught the attention of her parents. The little fingers were trying to cling onto her mother's left shoulder as if she was imagining to fall from there, the head was still resting.
Everyone greeted the parents, though most of eyes were focused on the new-awakened orange head on Kotori's arms.
Eli and Maki were the first ones who stood up, they were clearly excited to see Umi and Kotori's child, who had a dopey face on. Nico, Hanayo and Rin followed them afterwards. Rin wanted to give her several smooches on her puffy cheeks. However, she was stopped by Nico and Hanayo, who advised her not to disturb the sleepy baby. At last, the prankster person Umi did want and not want to see at the moment showed up at the table of friends.
"Oh my, Kotori-chan! Sh-she has grown so much more since the last time we've seen each other," Hanayo said, going crazy about the cuteness found.
Tilting her head, Nico softly stared at the small orange head, who was yet to rub her eyes. Their eyes met momentarily. "I never knew someone other than me could be this cute. Hello there! Smile for me, nico~" Honoka was hugging her mama rather than doing what Nico has requested. Honoka was avoiding her thoroughly.
"You scared her, Nico-chan." Maki pulled Nico away from her, gripping her shoulders tightly. Maki glared at her, "Nico nico no, please." Nico pouted, crossing her arms when Maki joked about it. Everyone gave a healthy laugh. Honoka enjoyed at the interaction between the two. She smiled at Nico's angry face, and her anger substantially lessened each time the baby cheerfully expressed herself.
The waiter brought a high chair for Honoka. As she sat down with the help of her mother, Nozomi gave her welcome, grinning towards Umi and Kotori. ''I was wondering when you three would come.''
Umi didn't like the tone Nozomi was using, she was definitely eager to tease her. Her lips twisted into a wry smile. Soon she recalled the last they met up and how they ended up in a similar situation: Rin and Nozomi were waiting for her, questioning her why she was late at their meeting. In spite of her excuses being very clear and reasonable, they couldn't stop teasing her all the way. A new fear has born within her as they continued to do verbal abuse (at least Umi tended to interpret their remarks as hurtful) everytime they were able to see each other.
Kotori noticed Umi was starting to sweat, her nervousness was becoming contagious. She had to do something about it.
''Nozomi-chan.'' Kotori's soft voice interrupted Nozomi's playful banter. ''Please, can we put that aside and tell me a bit about how you've all been, first?'' she tried to change the conversation by stressing that in the meaning Nozomi knew.
''Kotori...'' Umi could've hugged and kissed her at that time, but that might cause more problems so she left it off like that.
Nozomi smiled at how protective Kotori was even though the girl would normally play along with Nozomi's antics. ''Well then, how about Honoka-chan at first?'' All eyes focused on the small figure.
''Honoka is good but hungry!'' Said the baby, drooling a little too much.
Umi took out a napkin to wipe off her drools. ''Honoka! Wait a little more, we'll buy something healthy for you.''
A sigh escaped her lips as she heard Umi's choice of food. She was craving some sweet bread and high-calorie foods. But this was not something she would love anyway. Maybe before they order it, she could distract them by leading a chaos.
''Mama and papa busy in car, they chuu~'' Honoka made a kissing sound, the baby knew no bounds as to embarrassing her parents. The evil grins quickly formed in all of their friends' lips.
''Oho~ It seems I didn't need to say anything, I guess my influence on Honoka-chan paid off.'' Nozomi said putting a hand on her own mouth.
''Mou, Honoka-chan.'' Kotori smiled with a flushed face, a hand on her cheek. Of course, she didn't deny anything. Their love was shown naturally. How could she feel bad about it? However, Umi was red head to toe. Just a minute later Umi regained her senses and snapped at Honoka.
''H-Honoka!'' Umi raised her voice that caused everyone's eyes in the restaurant turn her way within seconds. Honoka was about to cry, yet she was stopped by Rin's humorous gestures and mumbling 'nya'.
Eli placing her hand on Umi's back to comfort her, she cleared her throat before speaking. ''Well, this isn't so bad to talk about, Umi. You should already get used to it since there is also a fruit of your love here.''
''Eli-chan is right, Umi-chan,'' said Hanayo, agreeing Eli.
''We are already adults, what's the point of being embarrassed about it?'' Maki commented, twirling her hair to show herself not to care about the topic at all.
''I can't believe, but I agree with Maki-chan,'' said Nico.
Maki was about to start bickering with Nico, then Rin got in her way to tell her opinion to Umi. ''I totally agree! Why are you so shy if you guys kiss or have sex-'' without noticing, Rin's voice came up too loud, so Nozomi's hand covered her mouth before she spilled out the whole shameless words.
People thought it was a simple kiss, but it was Umi they were talking about. Even when the kiss that happened to be in the wedding ceremony hasn't come true, only because Umi thought it too shameless. In short, she wasn't fond of PDA.
Nozomi patted Umi's head as she continued to talk where Rin left. ''What Rin-chan wants to say is you can be a little more bold. We just love you two so much that we want to talk all about you two. Since we are now 9 people, let's hear out our new member!''
Umi wiped off the tears prickling through her eyes, turning to her daughter. ''Honoka… '' Her daughter refused to face her. When Rin left, Umi sat next to her daughter. The others turned around and started talking about different topics so as to not interrupt.
''Umi-chan, remember softly!'' Kotori suggested as she smiled directly at her, and Umi felt braver for her actions.
''Honoka, I know I almost made you cry, but you should understand me that I only care about you and your health. You are one smart kid that took after your mother and.. and you understand me… What I mean to say I… I l-love you!'' Unlike her usual strict tone, Umi talked to Honoka with honest feelings and hoped for her daughter would understand. Before shedding a tear, Honoka called her. The big hands felt the smaller ones.
''Honoka also love papa like her sweet bread.'' As Honoka confessed, they hugged to each other. Umi planted a kiss on her forehead.
The whole restaurant took their napkins as they watched the heart-warming scene. ''Congrats, you leveled up!'' all of them said in unison as they clapped the new level papaUmi.
"Very funny," Umi said, hands on her waist.
"But it is, papa." Honoka flicked her eyes to her purple-haired auntie.
"It seems Honoka-chan has won our 'game'. I'll buy you one of your favorite bread." Nozomi winked at the baby.
Umi's facial features showed momentary shock. "Wait Nozomi, what is that supposed to mean?"
The others were trying to figure out what actually happened between those two. Some of them guessed already what kind of the game she mentioned.
Honoka explained in her way. "Nozomi-chan and Honoka play game. If papa says she loves me, I win."
Did Honoka play with her feelings without noticing how bad her papa felt?
Everyone squealed at Umi's darkened visage, Kotori stood up from her chair with the intent of controlling Umi's temper. Kotori gave a fake laugh and Nozomi was silenced by Eli's dissatisfaction. Eli's sulking face as same as Umi's made the group think Eli also had to take care of a baby. A big one.
''Nozomi!'' said Eli. She didn't like where it was going.
Hanayo tried to look at the bright side, helping Kotori verbally. "Umi-chan, at least s-she is smart enough to understand playing such a game with Nozomi-chan," The girl stammered a little.
"I'm impressed." Nico nodded by herself, a hand on her chin. "She should be my backup dancer one day."
"Now's not the time for that, Nico-chan!" Rin and Maki said in unison.
Eli let the topic drop as quick as possible to prevent Umi walking out of the place they came. She faked a smile. Her hand fell on Umi's shoulder, she gripped it firmly. "Hey Umi, let's order our foods, shall we?"
As Eli gave a quick signal to the waiter, all of them ordered what they wanted except Honoka. Umi, shaking her index finger right to left towards her, didn't give a chance. She turned to the waiter, who was waiting only Umi to order. "I would like to have one vegetable soup for the kid, please."
Honoka grumbled under her breath, pointing the basket having much of bread in it. Umi knew her daughter was one grumpy kid that would cause trouble at any given time, but Umi could match with her stubbornness. "No, I'll be spooning it into your mouth. No complaints." Umi said in her usual, serious tone.
"I don't want soup, I want bread!" Umi wasn't fazed, even as Honoka pleaded and whined. She looked like rather scary disciplinary committee member. Honoka was feeling a little scared, so she turned to her mama and hoped she would provide her comfort. "Mama! Mama! Papa makes scary face again!"
Hearing Honoka's poor gripe, Kotori clung onto Umi's arm as tight as possible. "Umi-chan, you do know she is still young. Playing with Nozomi-chan or saying those things that aren't supposed to be told shouldn't make you feel bad. She is just a straightforward child when it comes to her likings. So, please… please do not fret about her, just teach her what is good instead of only being mad."
A silence took over as Kotori finished what a mother was able to tell at serious time like this. Then everyone's eyes in the table turned Kotori, then Umi. Her mouth opened to say something then closed. She felt bad about her treatment towards Honoka. "Excuse me." as she said, she left the restaurant to breathe fresh air in front of her car.
"Umi-chan!" Kotori shouted behind her, then looked down. She didn't mean to hurt her by telling the truths. Nico and Hanayo surrounded their arms on her shoulder to ease the atmosphere that had been formed unexpectedly.
Without a word said, Nozomi followed where Umi's gone. Moments later, she caught up her and found her leaning against her car, looking up at the clear, starry sky. An awkward silence arose between them and both had no desire to fill the silence with any words. Instead, the tree crickets vocalised unspoken sentences for a while. Then they also stopped when Nozomi started to move.
"You know I never saw the sky this clear." She fixated on the blue sky, a sad look appeared as she continued. "My parents were always busy so they never came with me to see this sky."
Umi's eyes twitched, Nozomi continued. "They've never played with me when I was yet to grow up. They never cared as much as I would've ever wanted."
By Nozomi's broken voice, Umi faced her. Never commented anything though. "It is just I had yet found happiness with our music group in high school, you and Rin-chan became my best friends as I always wished. After all these years, having another member as cute and young as her makes me completely forget about the loneliness I've felt for a long time. When I start to have time with her, I felt her strong impression from you, and the soft side from Kotori-chan. I can tell by the careful and great father she has on her side that you have good influence on her. She is one lucky kid that can see a bright sky together with her family Umi-chan…"
Umi hugged the girl with her arms, who was crying because of what she thought she had caused. "I-I'm sorry."
"N-Nozomi! It's neither your fault nor her fault. I'm the one being responsible for such actions."
"Umi-chan, what Kotori-chan wanted to say is you are doing fine as a father, just enjoy your time too!" Nozomi broke the hug, cleared her throat. "You are a great great great aaaand great papa so enjoy your little time with her too unlike how I didn't do with my family."
"Am I a good p-papa?" Umi's cheeks became pink when Nozomi mentioned 'papa'.
"Of course you are. You are a Sonoda that can equally give great responsibility to everything you care."
Umi nodded. "Don't forget you have your own family now." Umi showed inside of the restaurant where seven other people are waiting for her. "Honoka would probably need to have you around too." She had a sudden urge to hug her best friend, then they decided to return where they were.
"Thank you, Umi-chan," Nozomi said as she wiped off the dampness on her eye corners.
"Maybe because I've been stressed from overwork and want to make sure Honoka is raised well-behaved, I become unintentionally the strict parent. So I usually forget she is just a baby."
"Is this what they call father instincts?" asked Nozomi rhetorically.
"Maybe." Umi gave a quiet laugh. "But thanks to you that she is able to learn what fun means, Nozomi." Nozomi shouldered her.
"So our papaUmi-chan will have her fun right?" when Nozomi headed towards their table, Umi flashed a smile as she walked in with her.
"Yes."
When they came back to the restaurant, all of their friends felt relieved to see them together.
"Nozomi, where have you been?" Eli asked to Nozomi.
"She told me she wants to have a baby," Umi seemed to get her revenge by telling the little truth behind Nozomi's lonely words during their conversation. So it was not a hopeless lie.
Now all eyes directed to the pink faced Nozomi, who nudged Umi's stomach hard at the same time. "What? You told me to have fun, Nozomi."
"Revenge time?" Nico, Rin and Hanayo said in chorus.
"Revenge time!" The little baby joined the fun and shouted as loud as she could manage to. Definitely getting attention from other customers at the speed of light!
"Good luck Eli," said Maki, trying to hold in a laugh.
For once again, everyone settled on her chairs but never stopped looking at Eli, who was yet to regain her composure. Her face was still flushing.
Kotori put her head on Umi's right shoulder, then she engulfed Umi's waist with her hands.
"So having a little fun works better right, Umi-chan?" Umi nodded, taking one of Kotori's hands to intertwine with hers. "Look at Honoka-chan and see how she finds the happiness from her father's banter."
Honoka's hand was pointing her index finger to ceiling, mimicking Revenge Time one more time passionately. As Kotori showed their baby's uttering among their friends to Umi, Umi's face eased by the amusing scene.
When Kotori has noticed Umi's mouth curl up to a smile, telling more about Honoka's eating habits getting well wouldn't cheer her up further.
"Umi-chan look!" showing the empty bowl to her, "Honoka-chan ate her vegetable soup!" Kotori gave the last spoon on Honoka.
The soup mixed with a lot of bread on her mouth, Honoka found herself hard to breathe. However, she could manage to swallow it quickly so as to take her reward from Umi. Before doing that, she remembered what her mama advised her on about the apology when her papa was outside.
"I'm sorry papa," Honoka said looking low-spirited enough to break hearts.
Umi's lips lightly touched Honoka's petite head for a kiss, making others let out a soft 'awww'. Honoka returned the gesture with a small kiss to Umi's cheek as well.
"Well done, Honoka. I'm so proud of you," Umi said genuinely. Even seeing the amount of bread crumbs pouring out of her mouth didn't make Umi angry after all.
"Proud?" Honoka questioned, looking at the older people around her. No one answered by the reason of laughing at her confused face.
Umi was ready to explain that word.
"Feeling deep pleasure or satisfaction as a result of one's own achievements, qualities, or possessions or those of-"
"It means we love you, ehehe." Kotori cut in and explained shortly.
Kotori and Umi's eyes met intensely as of she said 'we' and 'love' words together. How wonderful the scene the group witnessed made all of them silent, but there was no wonder that it would last forever as Honoka lovely commented.
"Are mama and papa going to kiss again, Maki-chan?" tugging her clothes, she asked to Maki first.
"Ueh?! Why are you asking me?" Maki perplexed at what she could tell to her.
"Even Maki can't answer to that, kiddo. 'Cuz she is one dumb person who can't understand romantic intentions at the right time." said Nico.
"Language, Nico." Nozomi and Eli said together, and Maki frowned.
Nozomi held Honoka's tiny hands as her confused face melted. "Why don't you ask to them Honoka-chan?"
Everyone has felt the energy, much more than Rin's, coming from that small loud kid.
"Mama! Papa! You kiss?" Honoka asked loudly.
The parents blushed instantly, put themselves a distance. They never knew when they were able to contain their feelings, it must be so strong that they never realised it until now.
Umi making 'X' with her arms only pumped up their friends and Honoka to yearn for inevitable moment.
"Oh come on, do it nya!" Rin's voice jazzed up the audience, whose eyes were fixated on the married couple.
"Do it! Do it! Do it!"
Umi's blushing face reached another shade of red and Kotori was looking at the ground, avoiding eye contact.
"Papa doesn't love mama?" the small Honks might not be aware of her rhetorical question popped up as one critical hit. "Papa?"
The last strike by baby Honoka hit hard on Umi and Kotori. Umi took Nico's glass containing only alcohol, and sloshed it down quickly. Her trembling hands were on her wife's shoulders. Both of their faces have had only redness as their soft lips brushed to each other.
"Oh!"
Today papaUmi and husbandoUmi levelled up thanks to their daughter!