To say that they infuriated her would have been an understatement however she could have never have been truly angry at them, that much she was sure of.

No, all the signs of mistreatment was there and she would not add to that.

Of course, the indications were far more obvious in Pallapalla Tsuki noticed after just an half an hour of being home alone with them.

She was more timid toward her than her siblings were, especially Junjun and Vesves who loved to challenge anyone in all ways possible.

Tsuki wanted to help but wasn't sure how, especially since she was struggling to understand anything in a family setting.

Just how does one act in our circumstances?

She pondered as she lay on the couch, watching as the children played a board game on the floor.

Is this how family is?

She wondered, watching as Chibi-Usa cheered after capturing Vesves's last piece.

"Oi, Moody. Why don't you stop brooding and come play?" the red-haired girl challenged, snapping Tsuki out of her thoughts.

"I doubt I'd be any fun." Tsuki deadpanned, though much to her surprise a hand grabbed her uninjured arm.

"Oh come on Su-Chan!" Junjun insisted a cheeky grin spread over her face as she attempted to pull Tsuki from the couch.

"Okay, okay. I get it…I'll play just let go of me!" Tsuki grumbled her response, though she did allow herself to ruffle the girl's hair as she stood.

Taking a seat between Parapara and Cerecere, she chose the black game piece and placed it on the board.

"You're going to have to explain how to play." She stated, as she examined the box.

Tsuki was helping Pallapalla with her homework when Daichi came home, bags in hand.

"Hey Tsuki, I know you don't like it when people get you stuff but I picked some things up for you." He stated, causing her to sigh.

"I have the overwhelming urge to shove his face into a bowl of miso." She mumbled to the girl, causing her to giggle.

Tsuki then sighed and stood up, walking over to the kitchen to check the soup that she had put on.

"I'll be there in a minute!" she called while stirring the pot.

"There isn't any fish in there is there?" Cerecere, who was seated at the table with Hotaru and Chibi-Usa, making bracelets.

"Nope." Tsuki answered simply, spooning some of the mixture into a testing bowl.

After taking a small drink of it, she smirked and put the lid back on.

"Almost done, then I'll put the roast in." Tsuki announced.

Daichi walked into the kitchen when he heard this, eyes widening as he watched Tsuki check a pot of boiled Ninjin.

She seemed so confident in that moment, as if it was the only thing that she truly understood and that didn't sit well with him.

"You can cook?"

He asked, noticing how she jumped slightly before turning toward him.

"Yeah, it was one of my jobs at home." Tsuki answered, blushing slightly as she turned and turned the stovetop off.

"Well it smells wonderful." He replied, noticing how she smiled slightly as she looked over at him.

"Thanks Dad."

After putting the roast into the oven, Tsuki removed the apron that she had worn over her black t-shirt and turned toward the man.

"Now what did you want old man?"

Daichi chuckled at his daughter's comment though he only motioned for her to follow him.

Once they were in the living room he handed her a box.

"and before you bite my head off, just think of this as one small way I'm making up for all the birthday's that I missed." He stated, cutting her off as she began to speak.

Opening the box her eyes widened as she removed a layer of Styrofoam find that it was a mini laptop in a dark navy blue and sleek black color.

"This is too much." She stated, voice breaking slightly though he just shook his head.

"No it's not. You deserve to have what everyone else has."