Married Life
Chapter 24: The Visit (cont from News)
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"So… when can we hear the pitter patter of little feet?"
The couple choked on their respective drinks, as the older man looked at them in amusement, opening up a new pack of crackers, his twelfth. She grabbed a sheet of tissue and wiped her mouth, trying to cover the hot blush that had spread throughout her face.
Ren recovered first. Coughing, he glared at the man sitting across him who was munching his snack nonchalantly.
"This isn't the time to discuss this." A tic was working at the side of his jaw as he said that.
The older man pouted, and yet managed to devour and open yet another packet of the crackers while doing so.
"But I want a little one to play with! And so does your mother." He wore a sappy, lovesick look as he imagined what his future grandchild would be like. "He'll be just like you, Kuon. Versed in all forms of martial arts, with the grace of a world-class gymnast, and able to cook just like Kyouko-chan! Aah…"
Hizuri Kuu's face lit up just thinking about his imaginary grandchild. His 'oya baka' ways have obviously worsened over time. Kyouko muttered something and practically ran towards the kitchen, leaving Ren to listen to his father drone on and on about his future grandchild.
"But 'Grandfather' sounds old, does't it?" He frowned, and picked up an onigiri from the massive plate laid in front of him, finishing it in two bites. "Maybe he can call me 'Onii-san' instead…"
Ren rolled his eyes, sighing as he took another sip of his drink and instead watched – slightly nauseated – at how his father was devouring all the food laid out without any problems, or pausing.
"Can I name him, by the way?" Kuu continued talking without waiting for Ren's answer. "Hmm… 'Ryuu' is a nice name isn't it? My friend, Shirogami, name his boy 'Ryuji'. Or how about 'Taro'? It means 'great son' or something like that…"
"It also means yam in some places."
"'Nori'? It also means 'good son'." Kuu grabbed two more onigiris and stuffed them into his mouth, contemplating more names for his future grandson.
"Seaweed. It means seaweed as well."
"'Daikon'? Hizuri Daikon." Kuu grinned, reaching out for the remaining pack of crackers. "Such a cute and unique name. He'd be popular with the girls next time, just like you."
"Can you stop giving my child edible names?" Ren sighed, exasperation written all over his face. "Wait. Is that how my name came about? Kuon? Corn?" He raised an eyebrow, looking at his father, realising a reason why people, including Kyouko, was always mispronouncing his name.
Silence, save for the loud crunching sound coming from Kuu's direction.
"Dad…"
"Anymore of these crackers?"
"Dad!" He threw his hands up in exasperation.
"For a girl, 'Bachiko' means happy child. If you're interested."
"No, Dad. Just… no."
"Dinner's ready!" Kyouko popped her head out of the kitchen, calling out to the father and son. Ren was never so glad that it was dinnertime. Kuu practically jumped out of his seat in excitement, looking forward to the meal his wife and Kyouko had prepared. He stopped all of a sudden, nearly causing Ren to collide into him.
"Oh yes, there is another name! 'Botan'! 'Botan' is a good name." Looking pleased with himself, Kuu turned and continued towards the dining area, where the aroma was making him hungry, despite having finished the plate of 50 onigiris or so, as well as the 20 odd packs of crackers.
Ren only shook his head and sighed, swearing silently to keep his child away from Kuu. At least, until he or she has been named.
A/n: Kuu and Julie has came for their visit! Oh, and Botan means long life, in case you're interested. I got the meanings off some website XD
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