Hello, everyone! This is a new chapter! Chapter 110! I hope everyone will enjoy it and without further ado, let's start!
- Normal POV-
A few months had passed after leaving Tempest to go through with their plan on living in their world for the next few years with Tasuku. Kai had officially graduated from high school while Aichi was now on his last year of high school. It was also almost time for Tasuku's first birthday. They had many things to arrange.
" We're booking such a large venue? Will we get caught by reporters?" Aichi ask
" We'll have to make sure it won't happen. Maybe ask for some guards from CEDEF. It wouldn't hurt." Kai said
" That might be an idea, but I don't want to bother Father's colleagues for such a small event." Aichi said
" Our son's first birthday is not a small event." Kai retorted
" It is if your company is almost like a mafia police company." Aichi countered
" ... You're right. Then what can we do about potential reporters?" Kai sighed
" Hm... We can probably manage by ourselves. We know every aura signatures of our friends and family, so with Magic Sense, we would be able to pick out people that weren't invited." Aichi suggested
" Magic Sense doesn't deplete most of our strength either... Let's go with that. Also, the invitations can be marked up with the smallest bits of our magicules for extra security. You know, in case someone turns up with a fake invitation." Kai said
" Then let's go with that." Aichi said
Kai nodded as they started making the invitation cards.
" So back to the question? The venue is a little big. What will the costs become?" Aichi wondered
" It's not something we can't handle. I've made sure that it's within budget. I'm mostly free now that I've graduated and I'm also taking part in different Vanguard tournaments to get prize money, so we won't have much to worry when it comes to money." Kai explained
" You want to break out internationally after this, right?" Aichi ask
" I think if I'm with you, it'll be possible." Kai smirked
" Eh..."
" What? You don't want to?" Kai ask
" I do want to, but I'm not confident..." Aichi replied
" Come on, put on your General face. Where has it gone to after we came back from Tempest?" Kai teased
" T-That's..."
" Also, that sneaky skill giving was cheating. You outright kissed him before leaving." Kai said
" It wasn't a kiss, it was just a small peck." Aichi said
" Right, right."
" And besides, you got back at me for that on that same night, so I think we're pretty even." Aichi said
" ... Well, yeah. Now let's get back to planning and you better finish your homework afterward." Kai said
" Already did that."
Kai huffed a laugh before going back to their planning. A few weeks passed and it was the day of Tasuku's birthday. With the help of their reliable friends, they were able to have decorations up by the time some of their first guests were supposed to arrive in the building floor they rented.
" Man, are you guys not tired from taking care of Tasuku and decorating all morning?" Naoki sighed
" Hm? Not really." Aichi replied
" I don't believe that. Especially when he's been toddling around dangerously the entire time." Naoki said
" Ah, well..."
They watched as Tasuku toddled on his two legs towards tables and decorations, much threateningly and innocently wanting to rip them off.
" That just shows that he's been growing well." Miwa grinned, watching Kai stopping Tasuku for the nth time of the morning
" I can see that Kai's been going full throttle on this. He's been mercilessly winning tournaments non-stop after graduating..." Misaki said
" Yeah. By the way, how are the applications to your universities going?" Aichi ask
" We got approved! Now me and Misaki-chan are gonna be in the same school!" Miwa grinned
" That's great news! Good luck!" Aichi cheered
" Yeah!"
" Hey, didn't I tell you not to rip everything you see, little brat?!" Kai exclaimed loud enough for them to hear
The others flinched as Aichi set his glass of water down and quietly walked over to Kai and Tasuku.
" Kai-kun?"
" A-Aichi! T-That wasn't..." Kai stuttered
Aichi carried Tasuku from the floor and tossed him lightly into the air.
" Excited for your first birthday, Tasuku-kun?" Aichi ask
" Bai!"
Tasuku had been babbling for a few months now and seemed to copy the way some words were being said in front of him, so they tried to be careful about words said in front of him.
" Kai-kun. Do not say that in front of him again, he might copy you." Aichi said
" Okay..."
" Br..."
Silence overcame the two as they stared at Tasuku's mouth moving, seemingly trying to copy the exact word that Kai had just said.
" Bru... Br..."
Miwa and the others felt their faces darkening as the dark aura flared around Aichi while he looked at Kai.
" ... I... I'll stop..." Kai said
" You better. I don't want him picking up on these words." Aichi said before turning to Tasuku, " Please don't learn that. It's not that much of a good word."
" Ma!"
Aichi smiled as he set Tasuku down and he toddled off to explore again.
" Good morning, everyone!" A voice greeted
Ren, Tetsu and Asaka exited the elevator together as a potted plant seemed to grow legs and went off to hide in a corner. Kyou hasn't changed a bit. Tasuku toddled over upon hearing the voice.
" Ee... E..."
" Hello, Tasuku! Look, look! I have presents for you!" Ren cooed as Tetsu set the presents on the table for the presents
" You didn't have to." Kai sighed
" Oh, come on, Kai! You can't possibly not get something for this cute one!" Ren said
" ... That's true, but please refrain from spending too much." Kai said
" Says the guy that wrecked a ton of Vanguard tournaments to get the money for this lavish party." Ren said
" I still have more than enough to support my family." Kai said
" Okay, okay."
Ren carried Tasuku but he seemed to be looking elsewhere before becoming entertained by Ren and the noises he was making.
" Thank you for coming again, Ren-san." Aichi said
" Anything for this little guy, he's been that little bundle of joy for everyone." Ren said
" Yeah, he is."
" Do you guys still need any help?" Tetsu ask
" Not really. We finished up most of the decorating already. All that's left is eating our lunch, giving Tasuku-kun his napping time before the other guests arrive." Aichi informed
" Then let's help out! What else do we need to finish up?" Ren ask
" Nothing too big. Just some more pictures here and there, then we can arrange on who will be checking invitations, letting the guests in and whatever else." Kai shrugged
" Meanwhile, everyone can take a break. We'll have a long day ahead, so just get your lunch, rest and change before then." Aichi said
" Okay!"
Miwa and the others went off to have their lunch and rest while Ren let Tasuku down, going with Tetsu and Asaka to decorate the lift lobby area. Aichi brought Tasuku to have his lunch and then letting him take his needed nap. Kai started doing final checks on the decorations, food and tables.
" How are you not tired?" Naoki yawned
" Hm? This is Tasuku's day, after all. I need to make sure everything is in place." Kai replied
" Yeah, but you've been at it for the entire morning and it's already late afternoon. I've seen you walking around several times now." Naoki said
" I'll probably run out of energy after the party, so no worries about now." Kai assured
" If you say so..."
Another hour passed and their first guests had arrived while Aichi was changing Tasuku after he'd woken up.
" Oh, welcome, Einella and Kawahira!" Miwa greeted at the lobby
" Hey. Where do we put presents?" Einella ask
" Over here. Follow me." Misaki said, leading them to the table for presents, " How have you guys been?"
" Been doing well. Einella and I are setting up the ramen stall for business." Kawahira said
" You mean the one we saw in the future?" Misaki ask
" Yeah. No better time to start than now." Einella said
" Then I wish you luck with the business." Misaki said
" Thanks."
Misaki continued chatting with them and Miwa greeted the Sendou family, who also came early.
" Oh, Sendou-san! Hello!" Miwa greeted
" Hello, Miwa-kun. Where's Aichi?" Shizuka ask
" Oh, he's getting Tasuku ready, but Kai's inside setting some things up. You can meet him inside." Miwa said
" Okay, thank you."
" Vanguard fights are welcome too, so go on ahead." Miwa winked
" Great!"
The three walked in as Kai greeted them and led them to their seats.
" We've watched all of your tournament fights, you did so well." Shizuka praised
" Thank you, Mother."
" You planning to go pro?" Yosuke ask
" Yes. Maybe after Aichi's graduation." Kai replied
" I see."
" I'll go put the presents on the table." Emi said
" Okay."
" Then please excuse me. I still want to check on some things." Kai said
He bowed and took his leave to go around the place again, before going into the room where Aichi and Tasuku were in. Tasuku was dressed in a dark blue baby yukata as he tugged on the sleeves. Aichi was, surprisingly, dressed in the normal yukata he had in Tempest.
" Couldn't you be more creative?" Kai huffed
" But they look good, right?" Aichi ask
" ... Yeah."
" Come on! Change too!" Aichi said
Kai nodded and changed into his own Tempest yukata. When they headed outside, they were surprised to that more guests had arrived. Tasuku wanted to be let down to explore as Aichi let him down and he started toddling around.
" Hello, Kourin-san!"
" Hey, Aichi. Can't say I'm surprised about this." Kourin said
" I guess you figured it out long ago?" Aichi ask, sheepishly scratching his cheek
" How could I not when I saw that baby mitten?" Kourin ask
" Haha..."
" Sendou-kun!"
" Hello, Shingo-kun! Thank you for coming!" Aichi greeted
" Thank you for inviting me! This is a huge honor!" Shingo exclaimed
" Ha... But please don't say it out loud when we're outside, okay?" Aichi ask
" Okay!"
The two left to get some food as Aichi sighed.
" Looks like Kourin-san lost the memories from that world." Aichi said
" Yeah. It's expected." Kai said
" Yeah."
They also greeted Suiko and Rekka, who'd arrived just a little later as they went to find Kourin.
" Bukki!"
" Quit calling me that!" Ibuki exclaimed
" I thought you wouldn't show up." Miwa grinned
" ... Well, it's a surprise and not at the same time for some reason. I just had the feeling that I should come." Ibuki said
" I see."
" Thanks for coming, Ibuki." Kai said
" Well, thanks for the invitation. You sure your secret won't get busted with so many people?" Ibuki ask
" They're trusted ones." Kai said
" Right, right..."
" Food's over there if you're hungry. Vanguard tables are on the other side. Sit anywhere you want." Kai said
Ibuki nodded and also walked off.
" Where did Tasuku toddle off to, anyway?" Kai ask
" Oh, he's with Mama and Papa." Aichi replied
" I see."
" Aichi-kun, Kai-kun."
They turned and greeted Shin.
" Thank you for coming!" Aichi said
" No, thank you for the invitation. It was a surprise, you know, when Misaki told me about a baby. It was such a tightly kept secret." Shin said
" Yeah."
" Don't worry, I'll make sure no one knows." Shin assured
" Thank you."
Kai led Shin over to the food table as Aichi greeted some other guests.
" Reborn-san!"
" Ciaossu!"
" Thank you for coming too, Tsuna-kun and your friends too." Aichi greeted
" Thanks for the invitation!" Yamamoto grinned
" How's high school been treating you guys?" Aichi ask
" Been better than middle school. It's already a miracle that I could even get in." Tsuna said
" Come on, you've been working hard!" Yamamoto said
" Yeah, Jyuudaime!"
" Now let's go have an extreme feast!" Ryohei said
" O... Okay..."
Aichi giggled and pointed them to the food table before spotting Enma and his friends, greeting them and also bringing them to where Tsuna and the others were. The guests all took turns to greet Tasuku, the center of their attention for the day, as he toddled past them.
" He's really going through everyone, huh?" Kamui ask
" It's been tougher trying to get him to stay in one place, and this uses up his energy faster, so he'll probably have a good night's sleep tonight." Aichi said
" That's probably true." Kamui said
They were at the Vanguard table, where Kamui was having a fight with Shingo but had gotten slightly distracted when Tasuku went by.
" ... Hm?"
Kai was raising an eyebrow while making the questioning noise.
" Kai-kun?"
" Doesn't it look like he's looking for something?" Kai ask
" Huh?"
Aichi watched Tasuku more carefully and he did seem to be toddling normally but his eyes were looking around, ignoring some of the calls for him, suckling his finger. True to Kai's words, he seemed to be looking for something.
" ... Can't be, right?" Kai ask
" He's been like this since he was born, but could it be that he's really looking for something?" Aichi wondered
Kai walked over to Tasuku and carried him up.
" Hey, what is it?" Kai ask
" Uu..."
" Hm?"
Kai walked around with Tasuku, chatting with some of their friends as Aichi continued observing them.
" What's wrong?" Tsuna ask
" No, it's just... Tasuku-kun doesn't seem like himself right now. I made sure he was fed, changed, and is feeling well. He was laughing too when the party started." Aichi said
" How long was his nap?" Enma ask, walking up to them
" He napped the usual two hours. So I'm sure he's not lacking in sleep." Aichi replied
" Well, yeah, he was joyfully walking around when he came out." Tsuna said
" Maybe a toy?" Enma ask
" No, he doesn't have an attachment to a certain toy yet. So that shouldn't be it." Aichi hummed, thinking about it hard
" Ru! Ruuu!"
They turned to see Tasuku pointing to something round on the table, a piece of mochi for dessert.
" Huh? What? What's 'Ru'?" Kai ask
" Ruuuu!"
" I don't understand that, Tasuku." Kai sighed
" Food, maybe?" Enma ask
" No... He was fed plenty..." Aichi said
" Ruuu!"
Miwa walked over to Kai after hearing the commotion, raising an eyebrow.
" What's wrong with the kid?" Miwa ask
" I don't know. He seems to be looking for something called 'Ru'..." Kai said
" Maybe a toy?" Einella ask
" No, we never named a toy for him and this is the first time he's saying this." Kai replied
" A mochi-shaped doll?" Miwa ask
" We don't have that at home." Kai said
" Ru!"
" I really don't understand." Kai sighed
Aichi smiled awkwardly at that.
" Mochi-shaped... doll?" Aichi and Kai thought, trying to link something similar
Before they could finish their thoughts, they sensed something. They chat with their friends a little longer until the presence they felt arrived at the lift lobby and they got themselves ready to greet the guest. Miwa was already at the entrance when he heard the lift door opening.
" ... Oh! It's you!" Miwa exclaimed
" Sorry I'm late." The guest said
" Welcome, um..." Miwa hesitated
" Just Rimuru." Rimuru whispered
" Uh, yeah! Rimuru!" Miwa greeted
He was wearing a casual purple button-up shirt with long beige pants, his hair tied up in a high ponytail. He also had worn his mask.
" Where's the birthday boy?" Rimuru ask
" Inside."
" Thanks."
Aichi was the first to approach him as he shook Rimuru's hand before leaning forward.
" How was it?" Aichi whispered
" Your invitation letter worked great. I could come here without needing to call you guys to open the portal." Rimuru whispered
" But it's only a one-way thing, so we'll have to use our powers to bring you back later." Aichi whispered
" Yeah, thanks."
Aichi straightened back up and released his hand.
" How have things been?" Aichi ask
" Yeah, been a little busy though. Details later. Where's-"
" Ru!"
They were startled by Tasuku's call as he squealed happily upon seeing Rimuru.
" Hey there! How have you been?" Rimuru greeted
" Ru!"
" Come here!"
Rimuru carried Tasuku out of Kai's arms as the two slowly realized something after looking at the two.
" ... Ah!"
They finally linked what Miwa had said. Tasuku had been pointing to the mochi due to the similar shape to Rimuru's slime form.
" Not a mochi-shaped doll but a slime..." Kai thought, his lips twitching as he barely contained a laugh
" Oh god, Tasuku-kun... You could've linked him with something else..." Aichi thought, his shoulders shaking in an attempt to hold his own laugh in
" Hm? What's wrong?" Rimuru ask
" N... Nothing... Come in and eat." Kai coughed a little while holding it in
" Okay..."
Rimuru walked over to the present table and put one of the bags he was carrying on the table. He then looked at the selection of food after he had set something down on the drink station along with the other alcoholic drinks for the adults. Aichi noticed and picked it up, noting that it was a bottle from Tempest since it had Rimuru's slime trademark face.
" Why did you bring this?" Aichi ask
" Hm? There's no harm. There are adults here, so let them enjoy it for this occasion." Rimuru said
" ... You're not going to drink it later, are you?" Aichi ask, staring at him suspiciously
" No...?"
Aichi sighed, shaking his head before walking back to Tsuna and Enma.
" Turns out 'Ru' was Rimuru..." Aichi said
" Oh! Rimuru's 'Ru'! How did she even come here anyway?" Tsuna whispered
" We sent hi... her an invitation that had a one-way portal to come here just for today. We'll have to send her back personally later." Aichi whispered
" I see."
" But how does mochi even link to her anyway?" Enma wondered
Aichi coughed in an attempt to hide the laugh coming up his throat again.
" Don't know... Maybe because she eats mochi quite a bit...?" Aichi said, barely keeping a straight face
" I see..."
" And the mask?" Tsuna ask
" Hm... I should probably ask her to remove it. This isn't a costume party after all." Aichi said
Before he could do that, Tasuku had already pried the mask off Rimuru's face while he was focused on picking his food, surprising Rimuru.
" Gah, Tasuku!"
" Uuu!"
" Okay, I get it. I'll leave it off, okay? Let me have it back." Rimuru said, tugging on the mask in Tasuku's tight grip
Tasuku looked like he was contemplating before releasing his grip on the mask. Rimuru sighed and hung the mask on the side of his head, going back to picking his food.
" Huh? The pressure we felt from last time feels lesser." Tsuna said
" Oh, that was just to show off to the Knights. She usually can hold the pressure in perfectly, the mask only suppresses the minuscule aura she had still left on her body to disappear, making her appear human." Aichi explained
" Wow..."
" Anyway, I'll have to go now. See you later." Aichi said
" Okay."
He walked over to Rimuru and carried Tasuku.
" He's been calling for you the entire time and here we'd been thinking what 'Ru' was." Aichi said
" Is that so? We've been chatting over the communication orb, but he actually learned a part of my name?" Rimuru wondered
" Probably. Go on and have a seat. We'll have the birthday celebration soon." Aichi said
" Oh, okay."
" Ru!"
They looked at the dessert table where Tasuku's pointing to, the same mochi still there in the tray.
" Mochi? You're too young to eat that." Rimuru said
Aichi coughed again to hide his laughter as he got Rimuru over to the tray and used a toothpick to carve out the eye lines that Rimuru has as a slime.
" Isn't that..." Rimuru exclaimed
" ... I'm sorry... H-He linked you with this... I hate to admit it, but it looks the same..." Aichi said, holding in his laugh with much difficulty
" T-Tasuku..."
" Ru! Ru!"
" Yes, yes, it's 'Ru'..." Rimuru sighed
With that, Aichi walked Rimuru to a table for him to sit at before going off with Kai to get ready for the celebration.
" Are these two seats taken?" Einella ask
" Hm? No, you can sit." Rimuru replied
Einella and Kawahira took their seats beside Rimuru as he ate his meal.
" So, the last time we've seen each other was that fight with Void. Though we never saw it, Miwa and the others said that you were a slime." Einella said
" Yeah, I am a slime. This body was from someone I met. I was fulfilling her last wishes to not be absorbed into the world and that she wanted me to eat her as a sort of burial. It's thanks to her that I can even be here." Rimuru said
" I see."
" Well, we're not here to discuss things like this at such a party. This brandy you brought over is quite delicious." Kawahira said, holding up his cup
" It's apple brandy. We recently got new import of fruits, so we could make it. I could only bring one over today. I mean, if I ever brought more, Aichi might get angry." Rimuru sighed
" Don't tell me you were planning on drinking it. You may not be as young as you currently look, but people here will assume you're still underage. I understand Aichi's feelings." Einella said
" Uh... Haha..."
" So you were planning on it..." Einella muttered
" Maybe later." Rimuru said
Einella sighed as Rimuru noticed that Tasuku's birthday cake had been brought in. It was a simply decorated cake with little figurines of the small family on the top of the cake. Rimuru ate the last bite of his food and joined everyone else in singing the birthday song for Tasuku as he happily cheered. The candle was blown out by Aichi and Kai before they moved on to the more traditional parts of the celebration, which Aichi and Kai approved beforehand. Two 1kg mochi were tied in a traditional wrapping cloth before it was put in another bag for Tasuku to carry.
" Isn't two of them a bit much?" Aichi wondered
" You said that before we agreed too. Well, even if he isn't able to stand because of the weight, it's all good." Kai shrugged
" I wonder..." Miwa said
" Ma!"
" Is it heavy, Tasuku-kun?" Aichi ask
Tasuku squealed happily as he pushed himself up onto his feet and toddled into Aichi's arms like the weight wasn't there.
" Huh...?"
" He actually walked with that!" Kamui exclaimed
" Wow!"
" He's gonna be a strong one growing up." Yosuke said
" Y-Yeah..."
" Is it cause of his parents, I wonder..." Rimuru thought, sweat dropping
" Alright, then the next one!" Naoki said
While the bag was removed from Tasuku's shoulders, a tray with various items was set up. The Dragonic Overlord card they spotted on the tray caused some of their friends to break out in laughter as Kai glared at them.
" You have a problem?" Kai ask
" It's so you!" Miwa laughed
Tasuku was sat on his baby chair as he looked over the various items on the tray.
" Go on, Tasuku. Pick one." Rimuru said
" Gu..."
Tasuku continued to look at the items in front of him before grabbing onto something. He lifted his hands and showed that he had picked the card and a mock badge that had a sort of police symbol.
" Two?!"
" No, he'll probably put one down and choose the other." Gokudera said
Unexpectedly, Tasuku continued to hold his grip on the items as he cheered happily and turned to Kai with the items still in his hand.
" ... I guess he wants to be a cardfighter and a police...?" Miwa concluded
" That's a weird one." Naoki said
" Well, it's Tasuku. He'll pick one in the future." Misaki said
" Yeah."
" Alright, let's continue the party!" Kamui said
" Help yourselves to the cake." Aichi said
" Okay!"
They continued celebrating with cardfights, food and chatting. Rimuru approached Aichi after Kai had left to take care of the toddling Tasuku again.
" How have things been?" Aichi ask
" Tempest has been well. I thought you knew." Rimuru replied
" I just want to hear it from your mouth." Aichi said
" I see... Still, it's been about a year and a half since I went to that small goblin village and now it's a nation." Rimuru said
" Yeah. You've created a miracle and a home for everyone there. Alu told me you left to Ingrassia to become a teacher." Aichi said
" I did. I have a promise to fulfill." Rimuru said
" To the person you got the body from?" Aichi ask
" Yeah. It's not looking too good either." Rimuru frowned
" Want to talk to me about it?" Aichi ask
" ... Those kids have less than a year or two to live. Because they were summoned to that world with that massive amount of uncontrollable energy. If there's nothing that can settle down the energy in them, their bodies will eventually break down and they will die." Rimuru explained
Aichi silently watched as Rimuru looked down at his feet, thinking about the five children Shizu had wanted to save. Aichi then placed a hand on Rimuru's head, caressing it.
" It's okay. You can do something about it. Everyone believed in you all this time. You always have a way to make everything alright again." Aichi said
" I'm not that confident this time, but I do have a clue on how we can solve the issue. It's just the matter of finding that place..." Rimuru said
" If it's you, it's possible. Want me to give you a small hint? I still see bits of the future every now and then." Aichi said
" Huh? Did you see something?" Rimuru ask
" Hm... I saw something like a small fairy or pixie. Around it was quite a bit of smaller ones and spirits." Aichi replied
" That's it! The Dwelling of Spirits! Treyni-san told me that she had lost contact with it after the previous Spirit Queen died. Did you see the location?" Rimuru ask
" Unfortunately, no. But it exists somewhere close, that's all I can confirm. Maybe you'll meet someone else that can help you along the journey. I wish you luck in saving those children." Aichi said
" Thanks, Aichi. I really thought it was impossible, but you gave me something to go by." Rimuru said
" No problem."
Slowly, the guests left one by one as the others began cleaning up for the night. At that time, Tasuku was near the presents as Aichi noticed him looking at some of them.
" You can open one of your choosing. We'll open the rest when you're more energetic tomorrow." Aichi said
Tasuku cooed in reply as his eyes spotted a lump in one of the presents.
" Uuuu! Aahhh!"
Aichi navigated which present it was and brought it down on the floor, helping Tasuku with the process of ripping the present. Rimuru, who volunteered to help, flinched upon seeing the present.
" W-Wait!"
But Tasuku had already unwrapped the present, revealing a soft beanbag in the shape and design of Rimuru's slime form. It was big enough for Tasuku to lie on and cuddle. With most of the other guests gone and their friends remaining, Aichi and Kai finally laughed out loud as they saw the beanbag.
" Oh my god..." Aichi coughed
" Ru!"
" How did you even read his mind like that...?!" Kai laughed
" I didn't! I just thought that it was a good present!" Rimuru exclaimed, blushing, " I just didn't expect him to want to open it so soon!"
" Wow, there's some fine work done on it." Naoki said, observing the beanbag
" Is this really a normal beanbag?" Misaki ask, prodding the material
" Oh, not really. The material inside is a little different than styrofoam. It's that sarasa we got before." Rimuru said
" Sarasa? ... Ah!"
" Yeah, that incident. I had Garm and his brother make this for Shion and Shuna in replacement for me, but it didn't work. You couldn't have possibly forgotten, you got your swimsuit melted off by that monster along with the others." Rimuru said
Aichi blushed as he hid his face in his hands while Kai stared at him.
" Don't you look like that! You were happily watching that play out while everyone got into trouble!" Rimuru complained
The others just stared back at Kai as he rolled his eyes and shrugged.
" I had Tasuku to take care of. Besides, slash attacks couldn't work on the monster." Kai said
" You... Anyway, we had extra materials so I got the Dwarf brothers to make it Tasuku-size." Rimuru explained
" Thanks. I think he'll really like it." Kai said
" I think he already does." Miwa grinned
They looked down to see that Tasuku had fallen asleep on the soft beanbag as they smiled at the sight.
" He ran out of energy already. Let's finish up and let him go on home to sleep." Misaki said
" Okay!"
They quickly packed everything and went their separate ways. Rimuru followed Aichi and Kai back to their apartment as they changed out to their pajamas after a quick shower. Rimuru had changed Tasuku into his own pajamas while he peacefully slept.
" Thanks for inviting me today. Now I have a school and students to return to. Good luck and take care." Rimuru said
" We will."
" You take care too. We'll communicate often." Aichi said
" Okay!"
They opened the portal for Rimuru as he waved to them and entered the portal. Once it closed, Aichi settled Tasuku in his crib with his new beanbag as a head pillow before turning in for the night with Kai.
And that's the end of this chapter! Thank you for reading! I hope everyone enjoyed this chapter and I'll see everyone in the next chapter!
