Korekara no Someday

Family Dinner

''I remember the time Umi-chan's expression becoming as white as a sheet when she heard her baby was coming to this world... It was worth the wait to see how much Umi reacted when she found out she wasn't at Kotori-chan's side during this time- she completely freaked out and looked devastated. Even though Rin-chan and I had tried to pacify her by reassuring Kotori-chan wasn't alone, it didn't seem like Umi-chan was going to calm down anytime soon. Maki-chan was there to take care of her... The fact that Kotori-chan was already in the hospital knowing her parturition would happen any time. I was surprised to see Umi-chan lose all her common sense in one stroke. I thought she has already prepared herself for this lovely moment. By her wife's side or not, she should've been ready for this. But then again, we are talking about Umi-chan. You wouldn't know what kind of expression she can put on her face when it comes to Kotori-chan.

The baby was nothing abnormal or supernatural. Just a lovely ginger-haired girl settled to this married couple's side in 9 months. But since Umi-chan has blue hair and Kotori-chan has ashen hair, one would wonder why their child was a ginger. Umi-chan had been too distracted by the cuteness she had found recently, and only noticed the difference one week later. Kotori-chan later explained that her father's relatives have that kind of hair colors. How... how unusual I thought at first. The first time my eyes gazed over her reddened cheeks, just as they were matching with her hair color. She had traits that resembled both her parents, I can see that she definitely got her cute side from Kotori-chan, yet too quite like Umi-chan.

Did a strict person like Umi-chan discipline her already when her child was still inside of Kotori-chan? Then a cry took over the silence and she never quiet down and stopped crying. Her parents, mostly Umi-chan, never slept like a baby after all. Her eye bangs have grown longer everytime we met up. How evil that baby! Fufu~ I think she will love Auntie Nozomin! Kotori-chan and Umi-chan can't know how powerful we will be as a team. I'm still jealous me and Elichi don't have any kids right now. Their baby is just so cute and energetic... and a little naughty. Their trouble is waiting for them. Good luck both of you!

Your adventures have just begun.'' - Nozomi Tojo

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Umi's amber eyes locked on its reflection on the mirror, straightening her dark blue coat to ensure she looked as good as she possibly could. She was ready to go out with her family and eat dinner. But it wasn't an ordinary family dinner, it was a friends and family dinner. Being adult gave Umi a lot of responsibilities (and even more thanks to Honoka). Working daily and taking care of Honoka took much of their time, and chances to meet their close friends again were slim due to their busy schedules. It's been nearly three years since they've last seen one another.

However, all of them were able to arrange a date this time and today was it. The only problem was that Honoka wasn't born the last time they all gathered. She never knew what kind of teasing materials their friends would use against them this time, mostly on poor Umi.

''Kotori, where is Honoka?'' Umi called out to her wife, waiting in the entrance. Her eyes looked at the watch on her wrist and widened when she'd seen the time. Stomping her foot to the ground as her habit, she asked again in nervousness. ''Kotori?!''

A head popped up from the bathroom, a half make-up indicated that she wasn't ready yet and not looking after their daughter at that time. ''Umi-chan, Honoka-chan isn't with you?''

''Isn't she with you?'' Umi's voice came out more shaky as she couldn't get the answer she wanted to hear. The sound of the hair dryer prevented their voice from passing to each other so Kotori didn't get an answer either.

As both of them were slowly aware of, they forgot left Honoka all alone. It meant twice as dangerous!

Honoka was crawling on the carpet, making small noises in the living room. She thought neither of her parents looked after her. For this reason, she made a plan and squealed a little loud to be able to reach her presence through the whole house. Getting their attention in a flash, it has ended as a successful plan.