𝐆𝐋𝐀𝐃𝐈𝐎𝐋𝐔𝐒 ;; 𝐉𝐔𝐉𝐔𝐓𝐒𝐔 𝐊𝐀𝐈𝐒𝐄𝐍

002

   "Excuse me? Do you have a minute?" You asked the bald man. In his hand, he held a rope that was tied to the child's waist. The man stopped and glanced behind him. You kneeled in front of the child and spoke in a gentle tone, "Hello, there. Nice to meet you. My name is ( Name ) Kocho. What's your name?" The child stared blankly at you, not responding.

   "She's got no name, alright? Her parents never gave her one. If you wanna talk to this kid, pay up!" He said, raising his voice at you. Shinobu stood in front of you, glancing behind her. "Alright, then, we'll purchase her. Will this be enough?" Shinobu scattered the money on the floor with a smile. She snatched the rope from his and took off with you running beside her.

   "Are you sure about this?" You asked, looking back. "It's fine." Shinobu responded, not caring. "Please, excuse me!" You called out to the people.

   As you sat on the genkan of your estate, Shinobu came out with the child freshly cleaned. "Sister! Sister, this child is hopeless!" She said, complaining.

   "Now, now, don't be like that, okay? I just love that smile of yours, Shinobu." You said, smiling at her with a sparkling aura. Shinobu irked, "But we can't do anything with a kid who can't think for herself! It's dangerous!"

   You kneeled in front of the child, holding a coin. "Alright, when you're on your own, you can decide by flipping this coin. Right, Kanao." You placed the coin into her palm, "If given a chance, a person's soul will open up, so don't worry. When you fall in love with a boy someday, you'll change too, Kanao."

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   "So, you're saying you brought a child from poverty." Gojo summing the story up as he ate some daifuku. Geto hit his head, "Don't say it like that. She adopted her." Kanao sat in silence, staring at them without any emotion. You chuckled as Shinobu huffed, "You're quite too blunt, Satoru."

   Gojo grinned, "Say, how about we-" Shinobu irked, "Don't finish that sentence, Gojo! Unsightly insect!!" Pointing at him, "Hah?!" Gojo stood up, completely towering over Shinobu. Geto smiled sweetly at her, and he placed a hand on Gojo's shoulder. "Now, now, calm down."

   "Quite, you perverted bangs!" Shinobu insulted, Geto sweet smile turned menacingly, "How about we play hid and seek tag?" Irking at Shinobu's insult.

   "We'll seek, you hide." Gojo said, "Starting now!" Shinobu ran off into the wooden area as Gojo and Geto counted down. You smiled as Kanao watched them running into the forest. "Someday, Kanao. You can play with them." Kanao looked at you, "I'll make sure you can express yourself, okay?"

   Her eyes sparkled, and the admiration grew in her.

𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐬 𝐋𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫...

   You tapped your chin, staring at Geto, who lay sick. "Suguru, you have to take the medication that Shinobu made for you." Holding a cup of warm tea, mixture with the medication. "She might've put poison in there. Remember her curse technique?" Geto warned.

   This made you chuckle, "She would never do that! Shinobu is an angel!" A bright aura surrounded you, Geto squinted, "Hmph!" Turning his head away from you. You sighed, "Fine, if you don't want to take your medicine. I guess I'll go out with Satoru. Alone."

   Geto froze, going with you? No, Satoru? If he ever goes out with you, Gojo will make his move on you. Geto had no choice but to obligate. He parted his lips and took a drink from the cup. A disgusted expression appeared, "Ew." Sticking his tongue out.

  "That's a good boy, Suguru!" You patted his head, brushing his hair with gentleness. Geto leaned in, wanting your warmth from your hand. You played with his hair as he slowly fell asleep. 'How cute.'