9. Bitter

~Tensai-Teki Kuroneko~

Yoon looked at Rui pouting, and her nose still running - and took a napkin to wipe her face. He nudged a spoon towards her.

"See, this will make it so your throat doesn't hurt anymore."

Rui crossed her arms. "It's bitter!"

"I promise I will make it sweeter next time," he cooed.

Kija who had been passively listening to them, turned his head as he peered at Yoon smiling and indulging the child.

"Promise?" She asked, holding her pinky finger up.

He tugged it, and looked in satisfaction as she swallowed the whole spoonful in one go.

It took years before anyone believed what Kija had seen.