Korekara no Someday

Before Crazy Aunties and Parents - I

"Honoka, I hope you'll see this because I don't want you to miss the Great Nico-nii's wise words and idol advices. Nonetheless, I'm sure you'll be an as perfect idol as me in future. Let's see...

Kotori told me she would be having a baby in nine months. The interesting part was how Umi was able to take one more step as none of us-

Hey! Why did you stop?!

Wait, Maki-chan said the same line? I had to be the first person to have said it, though. How dare she?! I'll have a word or two to her!

Ahem.

Honoka, you little brat! I hope you are not going to be as crazy as your five aunties, and you'll continue to be a part of my busy idol life." - Nico Yazawa

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Nico spat out the whole drink, her eyebrows were involuntary twitching in a daze.

''You are- what?'' She exclaimed very loud enough to draw attention from other people around the cafe.

Kotori signaled her to be quieter this time, her index finger on her own lips. There was an apparent blush on her cheeks in the midst of the damp dull autumn. Rin patted Nico on the back to calm her friend down whereas Hanayo was unable to produce any words. The silence has not become as permanent as after Rin jazzed up the atmosphere with her eyes holding a glint of humor.

''Quit being a drama queen, Nico-chan!'' she shouted, flinching up her seat excitedly. Arousing interests, people moved their eyes directly towards her and they have begun to wonder whether there was an important case they had needed to eavesdrop or not.

Nico ordered one more café au lait to the waiter. While waiting her drink, she didn't forget to silence the ginger-haired girl's outburst. ''I'm indeed a queen, Rin. No need to remind us of that. Besides, as someone who told me to calm down, you ought to have some self-awareness too.''

Staring at a group of curious eyes, Rin plopped back into her seat and sipped her drink unpleasantly. Now, it was Hanayo's turn to comfort Rin.

With a deep and long-drawn sigh, Nico seemed to be prepared for a lengthy talk. She turned her attention to Kotori, resting her chin on her hand. ''So, you are pregnant?'' she asked rhetorically to justify, now calmer and composed. On the other hand, Rin and Hanayo awaited her reply with excitement. Their ears perked up to what Kotori would tell within the time.

Kotori didn't need time to contemplate. She nodded in a short notice, feeling her own heart start revving. The voices have become more cheerful as she confirmed it officially. As soon as they finished their idle conversation, Hanayo cupped Kotori's hands. ''Kotori-chan congratulations! I-I'm sure you'll be a great mother.''

Rin hugged her without saying anything at first. Thinking about how they would be aunties at such a young age, her smile broadened and her expression became ardent within seconds. ''Congrats nya!''

Even though these two were as excited as a crowd of delirious fans, Nico was more thoughtful and eager to wangle words out of Kotori, whose head seemed to feel muzzy.

''As much as I want to be happy about it, don't you have to be going abroad next week? Does Umi know your pregnancy?'' she stopped questioning, then her crimson eyes were cast upon Kotori to study her expression.

Pensive and weary... Had she thought about it too much that she couldn't get a wink of sleep?

Nico couldn't handle to see the sour expression on her face so she decided to change the topic, nudging Rin and Hanayo under the table. ''So, there'll be a new person the great Nico-nii needs to make smile.''