"Emi are you ready?" Junko shouted from the bottom of the stairs.

"Yes, mummy!" Emilia shouted back. She appeared at the top of the stairs and ran downstairs.

Junko's eyes widened in horror, and her heart skipped a beat. "Emilia Naegi! Do not run down those stairs! It's very dangerous!"

"Sorry mummy," Emilia said sadly. "I'm very excited to see auntie Mukuro."

Junko let out a sigh, and she shook her head. "Just don't run down those stairs ok. You might fall and hurt yourself. You will get me and your father upset."

"Ok mummy."

"Is that my daughter getting herself into trouble?" Makoto said as he appeared from the living room.

"Yeah, Sweetheart," Junko sighed. "She ran down those stairs without holding the banister."

"Emilia," he said, shaking his head. "If you don't be careful. You might get badly hurt. Your mother and I don't want that. So hand on that banister every time you use the stairs understood?"

"Yes, daddy," Emilia said sadly.

"Good girl," Makoto smiled. "So, are you looking forward to your girl's day with your auntie Mukuro and auntie Mahiru?"

"Yes, daddy!" Emilia said, raising her hands into the air.

Makoto patted his daughter on the head. "I hope you have a good day."

"Thanks, daddy!"

Makoto looked at Junko. "Good luck, Junko. Emilia is extra hyper this morning."

"It will be fine," Junko said, waving her hand. "She is keen to see her auntie Muku again. Truth be told so am I. We haven't seen in nearly three weeks. I know two of those weeks was the holiday in London. But this past week has been a nightmare."

"Tell me about it," Makoto sighed. "Trying to adjust our body clocks back to this timezone. I'm glad me and the kids are off."

"Lucky for some," Junko said, rolling her eyes. "Babe and I have been going to work with pure tired."

Makoto raised his hand and patted Junko on the head. "The things we do for the people we love, eh?" He said with a big cheesy grin.

"Alright enough," Junko said. "I'm not your pet."

Makoto leaned over to her ear. "In the bedroom you are," he whispered.

This sent goosebumps on Junko's spine. "I love you, Makoto Naegi," she said softly.

The pair kissed and this was supported by a small cheer from their daughter.

"Eww gross!" Kira said as he walked down the stairs.

"It's not gross!" Emilia said, stamping her foot. "It's nice to see my mummy and daddy loving each other."

"I don't want to kiss or be kissed a girl. It's gross," Kira said.

"Said every boy at your age," Makoto laughed. "I was the same back at your age."

"Well, I'm glad you've grown out of that silly mentality," Kyoko said as she walked downstairs. "Kissing you is amazing."

"Yeah, Babe is right," Junko replied. "Us not kissing you is a crime!"

"A crime?" Makoto said, laughing.

There was a knock on the front door.

"Yay! It's auntie Mukuro!" Emilia ran towards the door and opened it.

"Hello, Emi," Mukuro smiled.

"Auntie Mukuro," Emilia smiled.

Mukuro got on her knees and hugged her niece. "Did you have a good holiday?"

"Yes, auntie Mukuro. But I missed you a lot," the young girl said.

"I've missed you too," the older woman replied.

"Hey Muku," Junko said as she reached the front door.

"Hello Junko," Mukuro said warmly as she stood up. "How were your holidays?"

"Amazing," Junko replied. "Well, Emi and I are ready to go."

Makoto walked over to the front door as did Kyoko while Kira went into the living room.

"Hey guys," Mukuro said.

"Sup," Makoto smiled. "Where is the wife?"

"She is in the car waiting for me," Mukuro replied.

"I might as well pop out and say hello."

Makoto walked past the women and headed outside.

Mukuro looked at Kyoko. "So do you, Makoto and Kira have any plans?"

"Yes, we are going to see my father. He has offered Makoto the headmasters job at Hope's Peak. But my husband turned it down."

"Lacking self-belief?" Mukuro said.

"Yes, it appears you know our husband as well as we do," Kyoko said.

"Well I've known him for 11 years and if a certain sister of mine wouldn't shut up talking about him nor you when you three became a trio."

"Hey!" Junko said blushing. "It's called love, alright!"

"Mummy is so lucky to find a princess and prince to fall in love with," Emilia said happily.

"Your mother wasn't always a princess," Mukuro said. "She was a goblin that always caused trouble."

"Really?" Emilia said, shocked.

"Yip, but she met your dad, and became a better person. He defeated the goblin, and a princess was born," Mukuro smirked.

"If Junko was a goblin, what was I?" Kyoko asked.

"Oh, you were an ice queen," Mukuro answered. "But meeting Makoto melted that ice and a princess came out of the ice shell."

"Wow geez, what a downgrade," Junko giggled. "Queen to a princess."

"Indeed considering you were a goblin that became princess," Kyoko said.

"Was my mummy ugly as a goblin?" Emilia asked.

Mukuro and Kyoko burst out laughing while Emilia was confused and Junko was shaking her head.

"Oh Emi, never change you, adorable little angel," Junko said.

Outside Makoto was talking to Mahiru who was in the car sitting in the passenger seat.

"So, how have things been Mahiru?" Makoto asked.

"Very good," Mahiru replied. "How was your holiday?"

"Fantastic, London was warm. I hope you are ready to look after a hyper child."

"Don't worry. I will keep an eye on your wife," Mahiru joked. "Emilia will be fine. She has a heart of gold. To be fair, though. I'm not surprised she is excited she gets to see Mukuro again."

"I know, but if she causes trouble, please tell Junko so her and I can speak to Emilia."

"I doubt she will cause trouble. You and Junko have raised Emila well. As I said, she has a heart of gold. Kira is well behaved as well."

"Yeah, I guess I'm lucking in that regard."

"Hiya auntie Mahiru," Emilia said as she ran to the car while the two sisters stood beside Makoto.

"Hi, Emilia," Mahiru smiled.

"Hey, Mahiru," Junko said.

"Hello, Junko," Mahiru replied.

"Right Emi let's get in the car," Junko said.

Mother and daughter got into the car.

"Makoto," Mukuro said.

"Yeah?" Makoto replied.

"When you go and see Kyoko's father. Please take the job. I know you suffer from a lack of self-belief. But you have my support as well."

Makoto rolled his eyes. "Nothing is kept a secret in this family."

"What else were you expecting when you have two women who are madly in love with you?" Mukuro smiled. "If you have a problem, then they will seek advice to help you. This is no different. I've helped Kyoko at the very start. I've helped my sister when she had that bad dream. Is it wrong to help you?"

"You're starting to sound like your sister and Kyoko," Makoto said, somewhat annoyed.

"Alright, I will back off," Mukuro said. She walked around to the driver side of the car.

"Hey, Mukuro," Makoto smiled.

"Yeah?"

"Thanks for the words and your support," he smiled.

"No problems. Just helping out my brother in law," Mukuro smiled. She got in the car and put the seat belt on.

Emilia wave waving to her dad and Makoto waved back as Mukuro drove away.

"Oh Emilia, you could warm up the coldest of hearts," Makoto smiled.

Makoto walked back into the house and headed for the living room. He found Kira watching the telly. Are you ready son?"

"Yes, dad," Kira said.

"Cool, I will go and find your mother to see if she is ready."

"I'm ready," Kyoko said, poking her head into the living room.

"Ok, Kira turn of the telly we are leaving," Makoto said.

The young boy turned off the telly and left the house with his parents. He didn't show it, but he was happy that he was going to see his papa Jin.

Shopping mall

Junko was holding Emilia's hand as the pair were walking in a shopping mall with Mukuro and Mahiru.

"Mummy," Emilia said.

"Yes, Emi?" Junko replied.

"Is it ok if my bought daddy new slippers?" The young girl asked.

"New slippers?" Junko said, confused.

"Yeah, daddy's slippers are smelly and falling apart!"

"Now that you mention it. They were looking worse for wear. Ok, then we will get your father new slippers."

"Yay thanks, mummy. I've even brought money with me. That I didn't use for my holidays."

"Wait, really?" Junko said, shocked.

"Yip!"

"Emi, you don't need to spend your own money on your father. I can use my own money," Junko said.

"But mummy I want to use my money because I love my daddy."

Junko, Mukuro and Mahiru's hearts began to melt.

"Alright Emi, you win," Junko said.

"Yay!" Emilia said, raising one arm to the air.

"Junko you are blessed with a heartwarming daughter," Mahiru said.

"I know," Junko said, smiling.

Jin Kirigiri's house

Makoto, Kyoko and Kira were outside Jin's house.

"Son, we won't be long," Makoto said. "Your papa, mother and I need to talk about a few things regarding my job."

"Are you in trouble?" Kira said, concerned.

"No, I'm not," Makoto replied.

"I see now," the boy said. "This is why you and mum fell out during the holiday, wasn't it?"

Makoto and Kyoko looked at each other.

"I may be only six years old, and I still may not understand a whole of bunch of things. But I can pick things that seem out of place."

"A great detective you will become," Kyoko replied. "Kira sometimes me, and your father will bang heads from time to time."

"I know that. But…" Kira said as he went quiet.

"But what?" Kyoko said.

"I'm just scared."

"Of what?"

"You two breaking up or something," Kira said.

"Son, you can put your fears to rest. We will never break up," Makoto said. "We have been through much worse."

"Indeed, just like that time you screamed at Junko, and I slapped you for it," Kyoko said.

"How can I not forget that day," Makoto sighed.

"Wait when did this happen?" Kira said, shocked.

"Years before you and Emilia were born," Makoto answered.

"Oh…"

"Kira," Kyoko said softly. "Me, your father and Junko don't always see eye to eye from time to time. But deep down, we love each other, and it's that love that has kept us together during our hardest struggles."

"Son, you need to understand being in a relationship isn't always smooth. There will be plenty of bumps along the way," Makoto said. "But because me, your mother and Junko are in a special relationship. Things can be tougher. But, we have each other's back and any troubles we do have we try and talk them out."

"Expect you and mum didn't during that holiday," Kira said.

Kyoko let out a small sigh. "It was my fault. I brought up a problem that should have remained at home. But my foolish mouth opened, and I annoyed your father. But that is enough for now. My father will be looking at us wondering what we are talking about to remain in the car for this long."

The trio got out of the car and headed towards the front door. Kyoko knocked on the door and opened the door.

"Father," Kyoko shouted.

"Hello, Kyoko," Jin smiled as he walked out of the living room. "Hey sport," he said to Kira.

"Hi papa," Kira said.

"Do you want juice and crisps?" Jin asked.

"Father it's too early for that," Kyoko said firmly.

"Come on Kira lets ignore your mum this one time," Jin chuckled. He and Kira walked into the kitchen, leaving Kyoko annoyed.

"It's not even 12 pm!" Kyoko said.

"Oh come on," Makoto said, rolling his eyes. "You know why Jin is doing it."

"Yes, I know," Kyoko sighed. "But my father knows very well the rules."

The pair walked into the living room and saw the telly was on. It was on the sports channel.

Kira walked into the living room with a big bag of crisps and a glass of juice. Jin walked in as well, and he grabbed the remote and put it on a kids channel.

"Yes, my favourite show!" Kira said. He put the glass on the table and got on the sofa and began to watch the telly. "Thanks, papa!"

"You're welcome sport," Jin said. Then he looked at his daughter and son in law. He nodded towards the kitchen and walked out. Kyoko and Makoto followed him, and they sat down in the kitchen table.

"Tea?" Jin asked.

"Yes, please," Makoto replied.

"I'll pass," Kyoko said.

Jin made tea for himself and Makoto and finally sat down at the kitchen table.

"Let's cut to the chase," Jin said. "Have you reconsidered the job offer?"

"I have," Makoto said. "I must apologies Jin for my actions when you offered me the job the first time around."

"You don't need to apologies," Jin replied. "Let's be fair here. I pulled you into the office without warning and offered you the Headmasters job. I mean anybody would panic and reject the job."

"I did panic, but I did have my own reasons for taking the job."

"Yes, Kyoko did mention a few things to me."

Makoto rolled his eyes. "Kyoko!"

"What?" She replied.

"Do you need to tell your father everything?"

"Related to this situation? Yes," she replied. "It gives my father time to deal with the information and in turn, helps him get a better understanding of how to help you."

"Makoto," Jin said. "I know you have fears and among other things. But I will show you everything that I know, and the rest of the staff are more than happy to help you."

"So, are they fine that you are picking your son in law as a successor?" Makoto asked.

"Yes," the older man nodded. "I pulled all the staff together for a secret meeting and asked them if they were fine with me picking you."

"When did this happen?"

"Months ago."

"What?" Makoto said stunned.

"I spoke to them, and they agreed with my appointment due to the fact you are well-liked, and another reason was. I never show any favouritism towards you in the past six years."

"So why did you wait until the last week before we finished up to ask me if I wanted the job?"

"Honestly, it was to give you the summer to think it over. Even though you said no straight away, I was hoping you would change your mind."

"But I don't even have the right skills to be a Headmaster," Makoto replied.

"That's where you are wrong," Jin smiled. "Remember that one time you came into my office to ask about stuff while I was doing paperwork about funding?"

"Yes," Makoto nodded.

"Well, remember how I asked you to look at the paperwork and asked what you would do if you were the Headmaster in order to improve our funding?"

Makoto's eyes widened. "You were testing me?"

"I was, but also I wrote down your ideas, and the learning department from the government were impressed, and they will be giving us more funding at the start of the school year."

"But that's not possible?" Makoto said, shocked. "I was only giving you my thoughts on the issues."

"Yes, but it's ideas thoughts that have given us more funding."

"I got lucky," Makoto said quickly. "If I tried to do that for real. I would fail big time."

"Do you think I play the role of Headmaster flawlessly?" Jin said firmly. "I've made mistakes, and I feel like banging my head against my desk."

"Everyone is human Makoto," Kyoko said. "Even I make a few mistakes from time to time."

Makoto folded his arms and began to think. He really wanted the job, but he felt he wasn't ready and would mistakes that would affect the start and students.

"When would I become Headmaster?" Makoto asked.

"Next year," Jin answered.

"So I would have a full year to learn and train up for the role?"

"Yes, but it's not just me that would help you. All the staff would help you as well."

"Fine, I will do it," Makoto said.

"Makoto," Kyoko said smiled. "Junko and I will support you 100%."

"Makoto, thank you," Jin said. "I know you are scared. But I promise you that by next year. You will be ready."

"Thank you Kyoko, Jin," Makoto replied, blowing a sigh of relief. "I'm a nervous wreck inside right now."

Kyko placed her gloved hand on Makoto's hand. "I believe in you!"

Unknow to the three adults Kira was hugging the wall listening to the conversation. He was really happy for his dad for taking on such a big job. But something puzzled him. Why did his father lack belief? He shook his head and walked away before he was caught and went back to watching cartoons.

Shopping mall

The group of four were sitting in a restaurant having lunch.

"I wonder how Sweetheart is getting on?" Junko said, eating her meal.

"Is daddy in trouble?" Emilia asked.

"No, he is at Kira's papa Kirigiri's house talking about job stuff."

"Do you think he will take the job?" Mukuro asked.

"What job is this?" Mahiru asked.

"Headmaster Kirigiri has offered Makoto the Headmasters job," Mukuro replied.

"Seriously?" Mahiru said stunned. "Is that not showing favouritism?"

"According to Babe. Her father spoke to the staff, and they agreed to Sweetheart being the next Headmaster," Junko said. "But of course Sweetheart turned down the job before the schools finished and Babe has tried to talk to him into taking the job."

"If Makoto doesn't want to take the job. Then why is Kirigiri trying to talk him into it?" Mahiru asked.

"Because Makoto suffers from a lack of self-belief from time to time," Mukuro said. "So sometimes he needs a push from Junko and Kyoko if Headmaster Kirigiri believes that Makoto can do a good job. Then I believe in Makoto. He has my support."

"Daddy has my support too!" Emilia smiled.

Junko felt her heart melt. "I think he would be happy if he heard you say that Emi."

Over the course of seven years that Mahiru got to know Makoto since her relationship with Mukuro became out. Mahiru's views on Makoto were vastly different than they were nine years ago when she met him and Kyko at that fashion show.

Mahiru came to respect Makoto for being a hard-working man and providing his two wives and two kids the best life possible. But not once did she knew that Makoto lacked self-belief.

Memories came flashing back to her like a train. Those events from nine years ago. Her trash-talking Makoto, saying that he was average. He most likely took that to heart.

She has grown a lot, thanks to Mukuro. But she still had dim views on males but was soften over the years thanks to Makoto. But now she felt terrible.

"Junko," Mahiru said. "Remember the fashion show nine years ago?"

"How could I forget," Junko replied.

"Well did you and Kirigiri had to pick Makoto up?" Mahiru asked.

"Yes, we did."

"Oh right," Mahiru said quietly.

"Mummy I need to go to the toilet," Emilia said.

"So do I," Mukuro said. "We can go together."

"Ok!" Emilia said.

Both woman and girl left the table with Emilia holding Mukuro's hand.

"You're beating yourself up, aren't you?" Junko said.

"I am," Mahiru replied. "If I knew about his lack of belief back then."

"Sure," Junko said sarcastically. "Let's cut the crap. We both know that if you even know about Sweetheart's issues. Back then nine years ago. You would have still spoken crap about him because he was a male."

"I agree," Mahiru sighed.

"Now considering that you two are on first name bases nine years later. I think it shows you have changed over the years and for the better, I may add."

"I'm happy that I've changed as well," Mahiru replied. "I don't understand how Makoto can have a lack of self-belief. He is married to you and Kirigiri, has two great kids and a good job."

"He thinks that he is pushing above his weight with Babe and me. But it's the other way around without him, Babe and I would be very different people. Babe would be alone, and my career would have ended before it even started."

"Because you were a trouble maker back at school correct?"

"Yip," Junko nodded. "Falling in love with Sweetheart was one of the best things that ever happened to me. It made me calm down a lot and made me realise what was important in my life. Then Babe and I fell in love, and the rest is history."

"Having two lovers must be tough."

"It can be. But we try and work things out as best we can. Sex is amazing, though."

"Must be," Mahiru giggled.

"Mummy we are back!" Emilia said as she and Mukuro returned and took their seats.

Junko's phone went off, and she went to check it. It was a text from Kyoko.

'Makoto has made his choice. He will speak to you later when all of us are back at the house. I hope you, Emilia and Mukuro are having a nice day.'

"Oh, Babe you could have told me his answer in secret!" Junko said annoyed.

"What's up?" Mukuro asked.

"Sweetheart has made his choice. But Babe hasn't told me what the choice was."

"Well, let's hope he agreed to become the next Headmaster."

"Yeah!" Emilia said. "If he didn't, then he won't be getting his new slippers."

The three adults burst out laughing.

"Ah blackmail," Mukuro said. "You're Junko's daughter no doubt about it," she joked.

Hours later

Junko and Emilia had just arrived home, and they were greeted by Makoto.

"Hey, guys how was your day?" Makoto asked.

"It was great daddy!" Emilia smiled. "I've got you a present."

"Oh, really? What is it?"

"Not so fast daddy. I need to blackmail you first then you can get your present."

"Blackmail?" Makoto said, shocked.

"Emi," Junko sighed. "She wants to know if you accept Jin's job offer."

Makoto started to laugh. "Kyoko come here."

A few seconds later, Kyoko appeared. "What's up?"

"Emilia is trying to blackmail me," Makoto said. "So let me get this straight Emilia. If I say, I turned down the job. I won't get my present. But if I have accepted the job. I will get my present?"

"Yip," Emilia nodded.

"Yes, this finally confirms it," Kyoko giggled. "Emilia is truly Junko's daughter."

"Muku said that exact thing the day," Junko said shaking her head,

"Well, Emilia…" Makoto said, smiling. "I better get my present because I accepted the job."

"Oh, Sweetheart!" Junko said jumping for joy and wrapping her arms around him. "Congrats!"

"Thank you, Junko," Makoto said softly as he wrapped her arms around her.

Emilia was jumping for joy. Then she remembers her father's present. She put her hand into the bag and pulled out brand new slippers.

"Daddy here is new slippers!" She said.

Makoto broke the hug with Junko and looked at his daughter. "Awesome!" He said with a big smile. "I needed new slippers thanks, Emilia. Good thing I took that job after all," he joked.

Everyone started to laugh.

"Hey, daddy is Kira in his room?" Emilia asked.

"Yip," Makoto nodded.

"Thank you," she replied, and she ran upstairs.

"Emilia Naegi don't run!" Junko and Makoto said at the same time.

Emilia froze and turned around. "Sorry." She turned back around and walked upstairs.

"Honestly she won't listen sometimes," Junko said, shaking her head.

"Sounds like her mother," Kyoko smirked.

"Very funny!" Junko said, folding her arms.

Emilia stood outside her brother's room and knocked on the door.

"Come in," he said.

Emilia opened the door, and she walked into his room. Kira was playing a video game.

"So, I take you heard the good news?" Kira asked.

"Yip," Emilia nodded. "I'm happy for dad. It's a good thing we have cool mums to help our dad."

"I agree," Kira sighed. "Sometimes I was dad wasn't so hard on himself. I've found out today that dad has a lack of self-belief."

"Same here, but what does that mean?" Emilia asked.

"It means he doesn't believe in himself. But dad is amazing. I'm struggling to understand why he struggles to believe in himself."

"Maybe we will find out when we get older," Emilia said. "I mean we are still only six."

"True, but we are a lot smarter than we let on," he replied.

"Well, we do have smart parents after all," Emilia smiled. "I'm going to my room. Speak to you later.

Hours later

Makoto, Kyoko and Junko were lying in bed.

"Hey Sweetheart I'm really proud of you," Junko said. "I know you are lacking self-belief and must be nervous inside. But I've got your back, and I will support you all the way."

"Thanks, Junko, I have been thinking about my new job and well," he smiled.

"What is it?" Kyoko replied.

"I will have a big office. Maybe I will have you two in my new office and have both of you bent over the desk for a spanking."

"Kinky," Kyoko giggled.

"Very naughty," Junko grinned.

"Well, you have a year to practice your spanking techniques," Kyoko giggled.

"Yeah, you better leave our bums all red," Junko giggled.

"Oh no I've set you two off," Makoto said.

"Not to tonight Sweetheart," Junko yawned. "I'm tired.

"Same here," Kyoko replied. "Maybe we can have sex tomorrow night."

"Ok, at least it gives me a chance to build up energy," Makoto said.

"Then we will both take it away," Junko giggled as she reached for the lamp and turned it off. She snuggled into Makoto while Kyoko did the same.

The trio fell asleep.


Thank you for reading.

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