Juvenile Phase: Season of meetings and farewells

April

- "I guess I'm either a pervert, or I like babysitting or I'm just gross for taking advantage of having this childish body, but something inside me finally feels at peace."

Tying up Masaki's long black hair I put a heart ornament in her freshly gathered hair.

-And now all that's missing is a smile to make you complete, Maki-chan.

Turning in my direction my little sister extends her hands in my direction smiling looking at me with her golden eyes.

-Niinii give me a hug I want to wish you luck too.

-Maki-chan it's your first day without going with me you are very brave.

My sister hugged me showing the small difference in height between the two of us.

-"For now I want to protect her even if she sucks as a person" take care of yourself I'll see you later

-If you're done, it's time for us to start walking too.

As I turned in the direction of the voice my mother dressed in her usual black suit and my sister in a sailor uniform were at the entrance of the house watching us.

-Don't forget this Kai-chan

Walking to her direction I take the briefcase while my sister lifting a small briefcase loosened her cheeks and relaxed her gaze.

-"Since we talked my sister shows her happiness easier, her smile looks like mom" Of course we will see each other at school too Kizuna.

-Let's go Kai-chan or we will miss the first show before entering the ceremony.

-Show?

My mother extended her hand and pointed to the street in front of our house as she smiled and covered her mouth with her other hand.

-You follow me, and enjoy

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POV Himejima Maciej

- "I didn't think I would see my daughter so animated."

Dressed in a sailor uniform, my daughter smiled as she took happy steps.

 - "It's been three years and her change in attitude is very noticeable."

-Mommy

-What's wrong corka(daughter)?

-Will I always have this field trip when I enter the classroom?

Raising her hand she pointed to a house in front of us.

-"Kirijima House, huh?" If you feel comfortable you can go. 

-And can I go first to say hello to our neighbor?

-*Sigh* Listen, don't you think.....?

-I think it's an excellent idea

Coming out of nowhere, a black-haired woman with golden eyes rested her head on my shoulder as she draped her arm over my neck.

I jumped a little because of the over jump

-Kyaaaa

-What a nice voice you have Maciej, kai-chan now you know what you'll hear when you grow up.

A boy with black hair and grey eyes came out behind the woman in a suit with a half-shorts for children.

-Mom, we have to hurry

My daughter moved to the boy's side in an instant, looking at his uniform.

-I think I'm fine, Saeko.

-I think so too Kiri-sama

-So you agree that you will always look good in any clothes?

Turning away my daughter hid her head to hide her expression.

-No, I don't.

-You're right, it suits you just because it's you.

Lifting her briefcase my daughter hid her whole face.

-Dumb

- "How cute..."

-It's nice young love don't you think Maciej?

Saying that Ritzuko slapped the side of her hips against mine.

-My son will take good care of you

-RITZUKO!

-Shhhhh

The woman hugging me put her finger against her lips while looking in the direction of a house.

-The neighbors might hear you, You don't want a scandal.

Pointing with her finger were her other two daughters waving at me from their porch, blushing with embarrassment I turned to look at Ritzuko.

-Because...

-It's fun to have a foreign friend, I believe. Moreover, if our children get along, we should set an example.

Pointing to my daughter, I see Kaito holding her hand as they walk together.

"The Japanese never cease to amaze me."

-If you think this will be a daily occurrence, you're right; I'll keep bothering you.

-Ritzuko

-Jajajaja

The woman hugging me started laughing loudly without stopping her steps.

-"Even if this family is strange, I prefer this treatment. Even if I end up blushing, it's better than being ignored on the street"

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POV MC

...

And here is my place.

With my mother sending me affection in the form of air kisses she said goodbye to go backstage.

-Kirijima-sama

-Ohh, Saeko we are in the same class.

Behind me was the same girl from this morning smiling at me and greeting me in a gentle way.

-Lists didn't mention it, but you're happy to be in the same class as me, aren't you?

-"You're not really the Tsundere type, and certainly not the arrogant type." I'm happy, but what about you?

Interlacing her fingers the girl looked down noticing the gnawing in her ears from her seat.

-Hey, ah.....y-me too.....I'm happy.....

-Say it clear Saeko I can't hear you.

Sitting up I move a little closer to Saeko.

-You're a little mean...

-Kai-kai is always like that

A boy took a seat next to me...

-He never changes, he's straightforward and can't sugarcoat his words.

Another girl sat next to Saeko as she spoke.

- "She should have more self-confidence that's why I'm doing this."

.....

We had to wait twenty minutes while we had the conversation with everyone and the ceremony began.

Saeko was sitting next to me struggling not to sleep.

-"I have to hand it to her, she knows how to negotiate with the kids and she's stubborn about what she wants."

Turning in my mother's direction, she smiled at me.

-"I'm glad to see that the little things we do between my sisters works, things like washing, cooking and pampering my little sister helps my mother's physical health a lot..."

-"In our new house, even though we have a room for each of us, there are days when they all arrive by surprise to sleep in the same bed, they use me as a pillow, all of them hugging me."

-"I think I'm becoming a worse person every day, I'm taking advantage of my family's pain to feel loved in the body of a child, even Saeko's parents treat me like one..."

As I felt her head lean back Saeko began to sleep peacefully on my shoulder.

-"I don't know when it will come but I need to protect you from your parents and I need to get ready to meet my uncle."

- "I'm an adult, it's bad that everyone thinks it's romantic feelings I have for you, but I need to make it clear once you're mature enough."

Looking in front of the stage I better settle Saeko's head on my shoulder.

- "I must not trust now, if the game wants to fix itself and force events as is the case with my father I can't relax now, I will put into action the plan I started to devise."

- "Every heroines fate is different so I must start with her, she must stop being so helpful and notice all her positive aspects."

Tucking her hair that was in front of her eyes she looked at Saeko's face.

-"I think it's strange to say this but I feel satisfied that I finally understand the feeling of protecting someone younger than you, after a long time I can relate to more boys of my apparent age."

-"I wish I could keep up this pace for a while but I have to be realistic I feel like something bad will happen to everyone and I want to be there so I can do something at least this time I don't want to say goodbye to anyone else like the selfish person I am."