Yakuza Parenting | Tokyo Revengers [Sano Manjiro x OC]

Chapter 14

Saturday quickly came. The week passed at great speed, especially when Sakiko's time was not all taken by her job. She had plenty of time for herself, plenty of time to think about Raven. Though, it actually did not happen. She had feared to be getting too anxious about the current affair but it had not been the case at all. The week had, surprisingly, been relaxing. Until she got on sick leave, even though the situation forced her to, she had never realized how neglectful she had become with herself. It was not to a great extent, she did take care of herself, but the bare minimum only. Sakiko had stopped pampering herself or dedicating time to her hobbies. Her mind was either focused on her work and lately, on Berserk.

So she had no idea, or at least, she had forgotten had soothing and relaxing a good bath was. She let out a sigh of contentment as the warm water eased her muscles. Eyes closed, she enjoyed the flower candle she had lit up nearby. It had been years since she had not given herself some quality time and she missed it. A day of shopping or just chilling on the couch watching TV. A day dedicated to herself and herself only. A day where she could have fun all by herself. Or with someone else.

It had been years since she had been in a relationship. The last one dated from her time in college. And it had been brief. And concerning her intimate life... it was abyssal. Thinking about it, she had slept with someone once only. And it was a one-night stand. With a yakuza leader. How sad...

Though, regarding the current state of her life, not getting involved with anyone was the best choice. She did not want to endanger anyone.

On that thought, Sakiko emptied the bathtub and got out of it. She wrapped her hair in a clean towel and her body with another one before grabbing her body lotion and returning to her room. She browsed through her wardrobe. It had been weeks since she and Emari moved in with Mikey so was now more accustomed to the penthouse. She was looking for something comfortable to wear. She was about to race again. It was just an assessment with the team but going in a skirt or dress was not very fitting the atmosphere. So a pair of jeans and a simple shirt would do.

In the kitchen, Mikey sitting on a stool just beside Emari. The child was happily eating her breakfast, an omelet with rice that Mikey had made for her. With a discreet smile and chin on his palm, the man observed his adorable daughter eating as she was swinging her dangling feet. Since Sakiko got on sick leave, he found himself taking care more and more of Emari. Sakiko was always home so he could see more often how she would take care of her daughter. What kind of food she'd made, what time she'd shower Emari, what time she'd send her to sleep, or these kinds of things. So Mikey slowly began to do it too. Sakiko let him. After all, he was Emari's father and it also allowed her to rest more.

Besides, Emari was overjoyed to spend more time with Mr. Mikey. She adored it when he'd cook for her or when he's play with her and Mr. Tora. Once, they even went back to the park so she could practice riding a bike (she had asked him to so she could impress him again). And this time, she even got a hug from him. Emari loved Mr. Mikey's hugs.

"Uncle Fuyu said he wescued a new cat this week!" The child cheered. "He said he'd intwoduce me to her! I can't wait!"

Mikey's smile widened a bit. Emari's eyes were sparkling and he loved to see them.

"You'll help him run the shop?" He asked.

"Yes! He even let me welcome the customers! I say: 'Hello! Welcome to Love & Pet, Uncle Fuyu's kingdom of cats and dogs!' Then they smile and visit the kingdom!"

"Oh, so you're a pro now," he smiled.

"Mm-hmm!"

Mikey let out a light chuckle whilst he patted his daughter's head. She was indeed a happy virus. Emari would light up his very dark world. And he'd found himself enjoying it.