Nyanta & Pomeko

Chapter 37: The Changing Morning

"Ara ara, good morning, Makoto-kun. Anri-chan overslept, so you'll have to wait a bit."

"G-good morning. Y-yes, I understand."

"Nn, mou, please don't use polite expressions. You're my future son!"

"W-well......"

　Last night, after seeing Haruka and her friends off, I was invited over to Anri's house.

　Anri's mother was waiting for me with a sumptuous meal. Saeko-san was also waiting for me with a lot of drinks.

　The mother brought pictures of Anri as a child, we listened to Saeko's complaints, tucked into delicious food—–, and the father joined in online ....... I was really impressed. Anri's father was so cool and dandy, he looked like a movie actor.

　I can understand why Anri grew up to be such a gentle child.

　This is what it means to have a warm family. ......, that's what I thought.

　When I left Anri's house and went back to my grandfather's house by myself, I felt a little lonely.

　I had never felt this way before. Being alone was normal for me.

　It's different now. I feel more at ease when I am with ...... someone than when I am alone. I feel more relaxed when I'm with Anri. That's what's normal for me.

　But yesterday, I was glad to be alone. It helps me clear my mind.

　I spent the whole night thinking about the past I told Anri.

　From time to time, I writhed as I remembered the distance between me and Anri, but ......, well, let's just forget it .......

　Her mother smiled and spoke to me. She looks so young that it would be no problem to call her Saeko-san's older sister.

"So, Anri-chan, after that, you talked about Makoto all the time.　You're up early today, huh?"

"...... Yeah, I fell asleep last night and had a good night's sleep. I have to decide on the number of copies of my new work, and I have a meeting with sales today. Oh, good morning, Nyanta-sensei."

　As usual, Saeko-san has a loose the air.

　But she seems to be diligent in her work.

"Good morning. Ah, there's a ladybug on your suit. ......"

"...... Eh, Ah w-where is it?　Take it off!?"

　I remove the ladybug from Saeko-san's shoulder and let her go.

"Ah!　S-sister!　W-what are you doing?!"

　Anri puffs out her cheeks and grabs Saeko-san's arm.

　...... So, from behind, it looks like I'm hugging Saeko-san's shoulders.

Saeko-san turned around and looked at Anri with a nasty expression.

"Oops, I've been caught in a strange position!　Nyanta-sensei is melted by my mature charm..."

"No, that's not true." "Mumu......T-That's right, sister is beautiful, but ......."

　I feel smiling just seeing such a scene.

"- Saeko-san is beautiful, but Anri is also very pretty ....... I just picked up a ladybug, you know. Anri, let's go to school."

"Wh-wh-wh. I-if you say that with such a refreshing smile, ......, I'm going to be embarrassed!"

"Ehehe yes!　Go to school with her, Makoto!"

"Ara ara, have a safe trip~! Be careful~"

　Her mom and Saeko-san saw us off and we headed off to school.