I want to be your Koi Fish... - Nine Tails

~70~

He was as skeptical about the trip as she was, but in the end they both agreed that the school inheritance issue was settled, so they could bury the hatchet. Not long after visiting his father-in-law, they finally took the boys to the only great-grandfather they had left, and he was wild with joy at the sight of more great-grandchildren. Hanabi even had to shoo him away so that he wouldn't get too caught up in trying to assess their potential. So far, both have passed the traditional test of the Fujiki clan - on the third day after birth, one of the family men gave the toddler a finger to make him curl his fist on it. The infant's strength was tested. Kaoru reportedly almost broke Akita's grandfather's finger. To test Ken and Sora, none other than Kizaki and Naito stepped forward. Both judged that the boys were as powerful as their father. It was hard not to believe hearing the creaking of the bones and seeing the subsequent bruises from the crush. However, it seemed that it was the elder son who inherited Hanayama's potential, which definitely fascinated Shigeru. No less, of course, as predicted by Fubuki Sora's fencing and scientific talent, which still had time to reveal itself.

A year later, they decided to organize the boys' first family birthday. The twins developed very quickly, which only seemingly relieved the parents. Their increasing mobility meant that both he and his wife had eyes in the back of their heads, making sure that no one was running away. They relaxed a bit when, after eating the birthday cake, the little birthday boys were taken over by the older cousins, taking them to the inner garden. He watched his sons, still clumsily tottering, bravely facing the ball rolled by the rest of the children, sipping green tea. He was beginning to greatly appreciate the size of the Miyamoto family. It was overwhelming at times, but the positives are hard to overlook. Of course, all three of Mrs. Hanayama's sisters appeared, as well as Shinogi Kureha, guarding the sleeping girl in a scarf tied around his chest.

- Exactly the development I expected from your children, Little Fox. - murmured old Soga appreciatively. - Kaoru's genes only fuel the potential.

- Dad, stop looking at them as pieces of meat. - Goro admonished him.

- If anything, the best cuts of meat in the premium section, my son! - He huffed a sneer, then added. - Don't make me such a monster either. Ken and Sora's abilities are simply not to be missed! I admit it with difficulty, none of our children at this age walked so fast and efficiently! They still wobble, but still have time to learn.

- Just to be clear. We're not going to rush anything. - Hanabi interjected. - Let them develop at their own pace.

- And rightly so, my child! - Grandpa clapped. - Just remember, I'd love to have them join our school for their second birthday.

- We still need to discuss this. - Hanayama said, setting his cup down. - We haven't decided anything about martial arts.

Shigeru's eyelid twitched visibly. It wasn't going his way, but it wasn't his idea that was decisive about the twins. Father and mother always had the last word, so he let go of those nervous ticks on his grandfather's face. Hanabi also watched closely, but rather triumphantly that there was no way they would be outvoted. She finished eating another piece of fruit cake, chewing each bite thoroughly. The boys might have had the potential to study at Miyamoto's school, but Kaoru wasn't a fan of martial arts either, and Hana didn't particularly brag about it. He paid more attention to the children. One of the sweet donuts fell on its bum, looked around, then started crawling briskly towards them. The mafioso was not a bit surprised that Sora efficiently climbed onto the wooden platform and slipped through the wide open door to cuddle up with Mrs. Hanayama. She smiled warmly, stroking his growing, dark hair. However similar, they clearly favored one parent each. Sora - mother, Ken - father. If both of them were within range and something unfortunate happened, they would reach out to their favs with plump hands. Ken, as soon as he noticed that his younger brother wasn't around, made a determined face and tottered unsteadily in their direction. He fell down twice, but he always sat down, heaved his side slowly, then kept walking until he leaned on Kaoru's thigh. Hanayama took the baby under his armpits to sit him on his father's lap.

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