Ch Extra 2

Macchiato

“See, Toyotomi Hideyori was so good to his wife Senhime right? I was hoping that he would grow up to be a boy who’s kind to girls.”

“I’m anti-Ieyasu so I’m in the Mitsunari faction too.”

(TLN: Mitsunari was the leader of the Western Army)

I was a little moved by Asai-senpai’s feelings for her son but I feel like Konoha ruined that for me a bit……

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“Look, Hideyori is so handsome, isn’t he! I’m sure he will grow up to be handsome, kind, and popular. He will have a lot of friends, be super strong, funny, a siscon, and would reach out to people in need. A cool and good-looking Harem King with a good personality. His communication skills would be maxed out from the start, he might even become an awesome athlete.”

“Hideyori-kun is so amazing.”

“He will come home and be like [Mom, I have 10 girls I like and I want to marry them all] then he will introduce me to his 10 girlfriends! Ahh, I would have 10 cute girls as my daughters.”

“That’s nice! Please take my Sakuya too!”

“There’s no way I’m gonna let that happen right! Also, aren’t you overhyping him too much? You’ve watched too many TV shows you know…….”

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Asai-senpai overhyping her son and Konoha’s airheadedness, there’s no way I can resist retorting.

This time she put Hideyori-kun back on his chair and picked up Seiko-chan.

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“This is Akechi Seiko! My very own galaxy-cutest brocon daughter! She’s going to become an idol and become super popular! With a Star(Sei) in her name, I’m sure she will become a star herself! My shining star! She would be like [Mom, I want to marry Onii-chan!]. I’m so looking forward to that!”

“EHH!? Seiko-chan is amazing too! I need to get her autograph! Nagare-kun, get me a pen and colored paper!”

“TOO SOON!”

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Konoha always accepts whatever Asai-senpai says without question. I’m so worried that she might fall for a scam in the future.

Really, is she going to be fine……..?

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“Now then, next is your turn, Konoha. Tell me what your ideal daughter would be like, give me a presentation!”

“Mmmmf! Let’s do this!”

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Breathing out of her nose, Konoha picks Sakuya up.

It’s finally our precious daughter’s turn.

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“My girl Sakuya will grow up to be a very sociable child! She will be a polite girl who can get along with anyone! She will be perfect and won’t become an airhead like me!”

“The child of an airhead would turn out to be an airhead too you know.”

“Ehh? But Sakuya wouldn’t turn out like me right! Hmm~~”

“Auu?”

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Naturally, Sakuya didn’t understand what her mother said so she just confusedly cooed back.

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“But, BUT, if Sakuya says [I want to marry Hideyori-kun!] then we will become Chihiro-senpai’s relatives right!”

“Yes, a BIG HAPPY FAMILY!”

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I don’t really want that but I didn’t say it out loud……

It’s good that they are on good terms.

Konoha and Asai-senpai have always been so close that even I get jealous of them sometimes.

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Asai-senpai has long brown hair and a black mole under her right eye.

Even though she exudes a gentle atmosphere when she stays silent, her mouth is like a machine gun and there would be no stopping her from talking.

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“I’m really looking forward to Hideyori and Seiko’s future……..I don’t want them to grow up separated from their sibling like me.”

“Chihiro-senpai……..”

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Asai-senpai has an older sister who she’s on good terms with.

However, her older sister uses the surname Hosokawa.

When I asked her why she has a different surname, I was told that their parents divorced when she was in middle school.

Asai-senpai was taken in by her father and she had to live separately from her older sister.

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She doesn’t wish for the same to happen to her kids.

That’s why she hopes that her two children would get along and be together.

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“My father is gone and it was hard living alone but now that I’m finally married with 2 children, I can’t help but look forward to my life now. Parenting probably will be tough but it’s still a hundred times better than being lonely!”

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While stroking the heads of Hideyori-kun and Seiko-chan, Asai-senpai shows a gentle smile.

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“Uuu……, Senpai! Please be happy!”

“I will.”

“I have a weak body but I will definitely live until Sakuya becomes an adult!”

“Hey! At least live until you see the face of your grandkid! Don’t you dare leave Nagare-kun and Sakuya-chan alone!”

“I’M SO GOING TO LIVE!”

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It was tough for her when she gave birth to Sakuya but she’s gotten better lately and she’s been devoting herself to raising our child.

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“And since Nagare-kun is Master now, you have to treat me to coffee every time I come visit! Fufufufu, I will empty both your pocket and your inventory.”

“That’s just shameless!”

“It’s a good thing since you don’t have to do the inventory right.”

“It doesn’t work that way!”

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While retorting to everything Senpai said, I made a vow that I’d definitely make the reopening of this coffee shop I inherited from my dad a success.

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It was then.

The bells at the entrance rang and the three of us turn to the front door.

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“Uhh….., hello…..”

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Akechi Hideyoshi gave us a small nod as he entered the shop.

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“Ara, Dear, welcome home.”

“Chihiro-senpai! This is my home!”

“Come on, don’t mind the small stuff.”

“Uu……”

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A smile almost escaped me seeing the two of them going back and forth.

However, I’m not very good with Asai-senpai’s husband. His eyes gave me a bad vibe and I just can’t settle down around him.

It’s not that I hate him.

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But for some reason, my sister ended up marrying Asai-senpai’s younger brother.

That man’s a true scumbag so I can’t help looking at this man with some prejudices.

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I do feel sorry for Aneki but I also feel that she brings it on herself since I’ve warned her before not to marry him.

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“Dear, what’s the result?”

“Gift Positive…….What’s a Gift anyway, I don’t get it……”

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The existence of a power called Gift has recently been confirmed.

It’s something like a special ability.

People who possess Gift Elements in their bodies are said to be Gift Positive and it is possible for them to develop a special ability.

Still, I have no idea what Gifts are and personally, I don’t think they have anything to do with me.

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After all, Konoha, Asai-senpai, and I were all Gift Negative.

It’s actually a surprise that Asai-senpai’s husband is a Gift Positive.

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“Ah, this is bad……I think I might die from shock……”

“Hey! First Konoha now it’s Hideyoshi! Stop thinking about dying! Don’t you dare die and leave your cute children alone!”

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Hideyoshi is generally a negative person and he often seemed a little depressed.

However, thanks to Asai-senpai who is like a mass of positivity, even this man is looking a lot better now.

I heard that he’s on bad terms with his brother, Aneki’s husband, and she doesn’t have that many opportunities to talk to Hideyoshi-san but I often see him like this.

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I’ve never said it out loud but I don’t really want to get involved with the people from the Akechi family too much.

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“Come on, Hideyori is so cute right!”

“Baa, Buu.”

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The baby reaches out to Hideyoshi-san as though he’s asking him for a hug.

When he sees that, Hideyoshi-san receives Hideyori-kun from Asai-senpai and takes him into his arms.

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“Yo, Hideyori.”

“Auuu, Uu.”

“I see, you want to be happy huh.”

“AYY!”

“Then be happy alright.”

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Hideyoshi-san stroked his son’s head with his eyes narrowed.

It’s surprising to see him looking happy like this.

Children really can change people huh?

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“You do that a lot but do you really understand what Hideyori is saying?”

“Yeah. A parent would always understand their children right. Hey, Hideyori, who do you look up to?”

“AHH! BAHH, BEE!”

“I see, it seems he’s a fan of Sawamura Kawa huh.”

“Don’t be stupid!”

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Asai-senpai smacked Hideyoshi-san on the head.

She seems pissed.

Rather, what kind of baby likes a gravure idol!

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“Nagare-kun? Who’s Sawamura Kawa?”

“Who knows?”

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My wife is pure so she doesn’t know.

So I pretend I don’t know too.

The answer to her question would be under our bed though.

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“Seriously…….”

“My bad.”

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With not a shred of guilt for Senpai, Hideyoshi-san walks over to me and Konoha before lowering his head.

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“Thank you very much for taking care of my wife and children today.”

“Hideyoshi-san…..”

“I hope that Sakuya-chan will get along with Hideyori and Seiko in the future too.”

“No! It would be our pleasure! Please take good care of us!”

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When I lowered my head, Konoha also followed.

I had little contact with Hideyoshi-san himself but compared to his younger brother, he seems like a good man.

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I was worried because of his look, those mean-looking eyes and all, but his attitude and tone were different. He doesn’t look like a bad guy to me.

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“Let’s head home, Dear.”

“Yeah. See you again.”

“Bye~”

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It’s the first time in a while that we have had a fun chat with Senpai.

She’s my benefactor so it was fun serving her coffee to commemorate the reopening.

Hideyoshi-san had his Gift Aptitude test today, so he wasn’t around much but I hope the four of us can hang out together again when they come to visit.

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“Let’s do our best too, Nagare-kun!”

“Yeah.”

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It was a happy day.

Every day should be peaceful like this.

Naturally, I’m looking forward to seeing Hideyori-kun and Seiko-chan grow too.

It was fun talking with Konoha about when we might have to introduce Hideyori-kun to Sakuya.

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However, a year later, Asai-senpai was murdered.

The culprit who killed her was her own husband, Akechi Hideyoshi.

[Force Suicide].

The Gift that had awakened in that man was truly the worst…….

TLN: Richiho Aisa……, Asai Richiho…….. Nah, I’m overthinking this…….