Author's Note: This one's more of an AU, of course. The name Mori came from Setsuko's mun.
Shogo x Mitsuko
Prompt: I'll write our characters raising a child.
"Don't forget what I told you, Mori, okay? Stay away from boys. They have cooties. Don't even talk to them."
The young girl with the dark hair and eyes smiled angelically at her mother. "I know. You told me yesterday."
Mitsuko ruffled her daughter's long hair. "Good. Go get in bed, I'll be there in a minute."
The girl nodded and scampered off. Mitsuko heard her small feet pattering up the stairs and smiled to herself. She turned around, only to let out a small shriek and jump a foot in the air.
Shogo smirked and raised an eyebrow. "Jumpy, aren't you?" he asked casually, leaning against the wall behind him and crossing his arms.
Mitsuko glared at him. "You gave me a heart attack."
"Serves you right for telling our daughter those things," Shogo scoffed.
Mitsuko pursed her lips. "You weren't supposed to hear that."
Shogo rolled his eyes. "I figured. Cooties? Really, Mitsuko? I know you're more creative than that."
Sighing, Mitsuko shook her head. "Sorry. I don't… want her to end up like I did. I thought I could…"
Shogo winced. Oh. "Hey," he said quietly, putting a hand on her shoulder. "She'll be okay. She's tougher than she looks… just like you. She'll be able to handle school… and we're here to make sure she stays out of trouble."
Mitsuko smiled halfheartedly. "Yeah."
Shogo nudged her. "Brighten up, alright? Or else…" His eyes twinkled. "I'll have to make you."
Giggling reluctantly at the old joke, Mitsuko nodded. "I'm gonna go tuck her in. I'll be back in a second."
Shogo kissed the top of her head. "Don't take too long." Mitsuko nodded again, and Shogo watched his wife disappear up the stairs.