Hey it's been a while since I've updated parenthood. Well let's not waste anytime. Without further adieu here's the long overdue update to Parenthood.

"Nagisa can you help put this up," Akari requested. As she taped her end of the banner in place.

"Sure thing," Nagisa went to the opposite end with the role of the tape, "There we go." Nagisa looked up at the banner currently hung over reading, "Happy Birthday!" in brightly colored letters. It was a surreal moment. It had been one year since Nagisa became a parent. One year since his world changed.

He couldn't help but to smile as he looked over at his wife. They had been through so much together. From the moment she had inserted herself into 3-E and by extension his own life, fate started to turn.

From having to assassinate their homeroom teacher, to having to stop a crazed scientist out for revenge. To having to balance love, growing up and working for the government. Nagisa felt extremely happy to be celebrating his daughter's first birthday. He turned to his wife giving her a soft smile.

She was fighting back tears. Honestly how did she get here? She had a family now. She had lost her sister all those years ago. She had gone in with the sole purpose of revenge, and she had intended for Nagisa to be her scapegoat, so to speak. Then, she fell in love, and slowly, he made her forget her sorrow, and even when Koro Sensei passed, he was there to wipe away her tears and be a place of refuge for her. He was always there for her.

As hard as she tried, Akari couldn't help but to shed tears of joy. This caused her husband to respond rather quickly, "Akari are you alright?"

"Yeah, I'm just really happy," She smiled, "Our baby, she's a year old now. We've had a family for one year now."

"Yeah, we have," Nagisa breathed. He embraced his wife in a hug, "Thank you, Akari."

"Dummy," Akari smiled, "I should be telling you that." She buried her face in the crook of his neck. Their tender moment was interrupted by the sound of their daughter's gurgles and the doorbell ringing.

"I'll get the door," Nagisa said.

"I'll get Mizuki." Akari headed for her daughter's room.

Nagisa headed for the door. The party didn't start for another hour, so naturally the only person on the other side was his mother.

"Mom," he greeted.

"Hello there Nagisa," his mother smiled warmly.

"Rushed over here, didn't you," Nagisa joked.

"Well it's not every day your granddaughter turns one." Hiromi smiled.

After exchanging some small talk, Nagisa told his mother that Akari would be coming out with Mizuki in a bit. She had just woken up from her nap.

"Hey there baby," Akari cooed at her daughter. The infant responded with a smile and arms reached up. Akari picked her daughter up out of her crib. Mizuki's hair was finally past her shoulder, and her hazel eyes were wide with curiosity. She was wearing a pair of jeans and a white and yellow striped long sleeve shirt.

"Let's go say hi to grandma," Akari held her daughter in her arm.

Akari made her way to the living room, after getting Mizuki's shoes on. She entered to see her mother-in-law talking with Nagisa. Mizuki squealed happily at the sight of her grandmother. Causing both Hiromi and Nagisa to look at the small infant.

"It's good to see you again," Akari greeted, while handing over Mizuki.

"How's work been," Hiromi asked while holding Mizuki.

"It was hard adjusting at first. I nearly cried in front of the whole class during the first week back. After that I got back into the swing of things."

"It's good to hear that you're doing well. I remember when I had to leave Nagisa for the first time, I was bawling for hours."

The two women continued their chitchat while Nagisa went over to the kitchen to make sure that everything was in place. The decorations were set, the food was currently finishing cooking. The birthday cake was secured safely in the fridge. As far as Nagisa could see, everything was in its right place.

Some time had passed. The three adults were all carrying a conversation. Nagisa had his eyes on his daughter making sure she didn't get into any danger. Something she did quite often. Finally the doorbell rang once more signifying the guests were gonna start pouring in. Nagisa picked up his daughter and headed for the door.

Standing on the other side was one Rio Nakamura. She had certainly matured, she was wearing a pair of jeans and a plain orange shirt. She had her trademark grin plastered on her face, "Nagisa, it's good to see you again!" She beamed, "And how's my little Mizuki doing," Rio cooed at Mizuki, eliciting a smile and giggle from the child.

"Hey, Rio, it's good to see you too," Nagisa smiled leading her inside.

"Kayano," Rio greeted, hugging the woman

"Nice to see you too Rio," Akari smiled returning her friend's affection.

"Mrs. Shiota," Rio smiled, "It's a pleasure to see you."

"It's a pleasure to see you as well Nakamura-San," Hiromi smiled back.

Soon the other guests started to pour in. Okuda, Karma and their son Gin arrived a couple of minutes after Nakamura. They were then followed by Okano and Maehara with their three-year old son Tooru. Rikka practically bursted through the doors as her mother and father followed behind her. Karasuma came in with Irina and their eight year old daughter Erica. Hayami and Chiba tiptoed into the house, everyone careful not to wake their sleeping, three-month old daughter. The last two to arrive were Isogai and Megu.

Finally all the guests had arrived. The men sat outside on the patio, enjoying the fresh air and catching up with each other. They each had their own bowl of beef udon. The weather was nice and cool allowing the men to relax.

"So, Nagisa how's the teaching going." Karma asked between bites of his food.

"It's alright," Nagisa stretched his back, "How are things with the company?"

"Things are good. Our stocks are rising so that's always nice," Karma took a drink of his water, "By the way Chiba how's fatherhood treating you,"

It took Chiba a while to say anything. He had a far off look in his eyes. There were clearly bags under them. The rest of the fathers smiled. They all knew that look. They had that exact same look when they were starting off as fathers. After what seemed like ages Chiba gave his curt reply, "Fine," he looked up and was a bit weirded out by the grins he was receiving, "What?"

"How stressed out are you," Sugino asked

"Why would I be stressed out?"

"Because, you're now responsible for the baby girl currently being held by your wife," Maehara pointed out.

"Plus you have that faraway look in your eyes," Nagisa added

"Not to mention that you keep looking back at them every five minutes," Isogai added.

"So, Chiba are you terrified," Karasuma Sensei asked stoically.

"Y-Yes," Chiba answered, "I'm not sure if I'm cut out to be a father. I'm scared of all the things that can go wrong. I mean look at her, she's so small and helpless."

"Trust me when I say this but no one sitting at this table was really cut out to be a father. None of us here had any idea what we were doing when we first started out. Now I won't say this'll get easier, if anything it gets harder. Especially when they learn to walk. It turns into a constant struggle of 'Don't put that in your mouth!' and 'No you can't go over there.' But trust me it's all the little moments that make it all worthwhile. Seeing her take her first steps. Hearing her first words. Watching her go to her first day of school. Being a parent isn't easy, but it's definitely got its perks," Karasuma smiled as he gave advice to his former student.

"I guess I'll just set my sights on improving myself as a father and making sure she has the best life I can give her," Chiba smiled. The other men cheered as they went back to eating their food.

Meanwhile the women were inside both simultaneously eating food and watching over the children. Rinka rocked her three month daughter as she ate her food. Their daughter had a tuft of black hair, everything about her face was like her mother's, savc for her eyes which mirrored her father's reddish brown ones. Her eyes looked in wonder as she saw all the faces around her.

Irina was currently eating her udon while watching her daughter Erica interact with Tooru and Rikka. Erica who had her father's hair color and her mother's face was currently playing with and watching over both Tooru and Rikka. They were playing the very popular game everything but the couches was lava. Currently Tooru and Rikka were on the couch while Erica was marooned on the recliner. It seemed like she wouldn't be able to make it to the other two children. Of course Erica thrived on having the odds stacked against her. She rose up to the edge of the recliner and lunged towards the sofa effectively grabbing the edge and landed back first on the couch giggling with the other two children.

Okano was sitting next to Kayano as the two mothers ate their food. Okano was watching her three year old son from her seat making sure he didn't get too rough with either Erica or Rikka. Tooru was too busy being impressed with Erica to notice the watchful eye of his mother. Never before had he seen anyone perform such a feat. He was determined to emulate the move, one day.

Megu was sitting next to Okano. She quietly ate her udon as she saw the various children and their mothers. Isogai and herself had opted out of having children. They said they'd be fine being the aunt and uncle to all of their friend's kids. They had taken care of Tooru on multiple occasions and had once taken care of Mizuki when Nagisa and Kayano had an emergency. Needless to say Megu was quite content with being an aunt.

Kanzaki sat on the opposite of Kayano. She would always keep a graceful eye on her daughter, making sure she didn't get herself into any unnecessary trouble. Rikka who had inherited her father's enthusiasm shouted "Again! Again," as Erica had finished her lunge towards the couch. She wanted to try out the move for herself and would have if not for Erica pulling her down and tickling her causing the little girl to burst into a fit of giggles.

Nakamura sat next to Kanzaki, she ate her udon with her signature grin. She loved hanging out with her friends and spoiling their children. Nakamura hadn't married or had any children of her own. Just like Megu and Isogai she opted out for the role of Auntie. Of course Nakamura described herself as the fun loving aunt.

Hiromi looked on fondly as she saw the other mother's and their children. She thought back to when she was barely a mother. Now she had been upgraded to the position of grandmother. She certainly enjoyed it. She would spoil Mizuki with dresses and various other gifts.

Okuda helped her son Gin eat his own food. She cleaned his face of any food that got on him. She smiled as Gin looked at her. Gin was so much like his mother, shy and unsure of himself, but at the same time she could see Karma's determination within the boy.

Akari was currently trying to placate her daughter as she whinned over not being able to play with the other children. She was blowing raspberries into her cheeks causing the girl to giggle and forget her current woe. Mizuki was very much her mother's child. She was tenacious and determined to get what she was after, which resulted in a conflict of interest with her parents on multiple occasions. She was also very much a daddy's girl. Her face always brightening up at the mention of her father.

"So how's Tatsuki treating you and Chiba. Hayami," Kayano asked as she held Mizuki.

"She's treating us well. I'm just sort of worried with how quiet she is," Hayami responded.

"What do you mean," Megu asked

"I mean she doesn't really cry or fuss and I hardly get up in the middle of the night,"

"Wow, she really is your daughter," Nakamura deadpanned.

"Hey what's that supposed to mean," Hayami blushed.

"I think what Nakamura-San is trying to say is that like you and Chiba-San your daughter is a bit on the reserved side," Hiromi interjected

"I guess it makes sense that Tatsuki would be a bit more on the quiet side."

"Just be grateful your child is a quiet one. Trust me when she learns how to talk there's a good chance that'll change," Irina added taking a sip of her tea.

"I don't know, Tooru's learning how to talk and I think it's cute how he tries to speak," Okano added in.

"I suppose when you're someone who excels in language it's kind of hard to not have a child who wants to always talk," Irina mused.

"I really hope Gin won't be too shy to talk," Okuda thought aloud.

"Hey, he's your and Karma's kid I'm sure he'll be insulting and taking on kids twice his size," Nakamura added

"Please don't say that," Okuda rubbed the bridge of her nose. The women soon burst into laughter at Nakamura's comment. They continued to eat and talk about motherhood and other topics.

Finally the moment for the entire gathering had come. The adults were all inside. The children clung to their parents as they all sang "Happy Birthday," Akari had brought out the cake. It was a simple white cake with whip cream icing. In the center read, "Happy Birthday Mizuki," There was a single candle illuminating the cake.

With some instructions from Nagisa Mizuki was able to blow out her candle. She then proceeded to get herself rather dirty while eating cake. The other children had varying results in eating their cake. Gin and Rikka were more successful in getting their cake to their mouth. Gin let his mother feed him, while Rikka was already skilled enough to be able to feed herself. Erica who was the eldest ate her cake with a certain poshe that rivaled her mother's. Tooru practically swallowed his portion.

As the last guests left their house. Nagisa and Akari let out a sigh of relief. Mission accomplished. The party had gone off without a hitch. They were both satisfied with the outcome of the event and judging by their daughter's sleeping face she shared their sentiment. Normally both parents would tuck their daughter into their crib and go off to bed, but tonight was different. Akari picked up Mizuki as she headed to the room. Meanwhile Nagisa followed them to their bedroom. The three slept together in comfortable bliss. Akari was snuggling their daughter while Nagisa acted as the big spoon wrapping his arms around her waist. It had been one whole year since they became parents. It had its ups and downs. Both parents were ready to face the future with a smile on their faces and determination in their hearts.

Thanks for reading. Hopefully this was fluffy enough for you all. On a semi-related note I'm not ready for the end of assassination classroom. Many tears will be shed when I have to read the last chapter. Anywho, I'll see you all later.