Minowa's family

Ding Dong!

When Gin pushed the button of her home doorbell with her finger, a sound came from it can be heard. She waited for a while with Eleonora. They held hands together; the young bluenette could see the nervousness that came from her grey-haired lover right now. Seeing that, Eleonora then said something to Gin to ease her anxiety.

"Gin, don't worry. I am here with you, and everything will be alright."

The grey-haired girl looked up at Eleonora's face full of conviction. She nodded, feeling a bit at ease and calmer before Eleonora continued.

"Just act as usual. This is something you want to do after waiting for a long time. You don't want to mess it up, right?"

Eleonora winked at Gin, who let out a chuckle and nodded at her bluenette lover. She became calmer because of what Eleonora did, which caused the young bluenette to smile in happy seeing that. A warm and loving smile flashed on Eleonora's face seeing the cheerful Gin again.

"Yes! Please wait a moment…!"

Before they said anything to each other, Eleonora and Gin could hear a voice inside the house. It belonged to an older and feminine person, which was assumed by Eleonora to be the mother of Gin. This causes Gin's body to jolt in surprise but trying her best to be calm and behave normally.

The sound of the doorknob being turned and the door slowly opened, revealing a young woman that looked in her early twenties. She has grey hair and matching eyes, but it's slightly longer and reaches her shoulder. She is the image of older Minowa Gin in the future. When the door was opened, Gin and her mother's eyes met with each other, while the former possessed a smile and waved her hand to the older woman.

"Hi mom, I'm home…."

With just a single sentence from Gin, her mother's eyes suddenly shed tears and hugged her daughter with a longing feeling within her. Of course, Gin was stunned for a second before returning the hug to her mother, with a longing expression over her face and stroking her mother's back softly.

"Gin…! Gin…! Y-You are here!"

The younger grey-haired girl nodded at her mother's word while still stroking the back.

"Yeah, mom. I am really here. It's not an illusion or anything. It's very real."

"But, I thought you… when doing your job as hero…."

But Gin shook her head and answered her mother.

"You as well know that Taisha is lying about everything, right, mom? Everything is over; we needn't have heroes anymore. No Vertex terrorizes us again. The lost lands slowly getting claimed back."

Hearing that causes Gin's mother remembering the guilty feeling within her.

"I'm sorry, Gin! We adults didn't do anything for that. We… we are powerless… if only we can do something about the Vertexes ourselves, there will be no need for us to sacrifice many young girls like you and your friends."

Pulling off the hug for a second, Gin showed her reassuring smile to calm her mother about that.

"It's okay, mom! The past is gone, and we have to focus on the present. Forget about it, and this time we absolutely have to work together. Let's fix everything so everyone can live happily and don't have to worry about something like that again!"

Gin's mother was stunned in awe and nodded at her daughter with a confident smile. She looked relaxed, as if a huge burden was removed from herself.

Strangely, Gin did not behave like her mother, who shed a tear of joy as she could see and meet with her beloved daughter again. Gin's mother then let out a relief huff while thinking of something about her daughter.

This is indeed shocking news and causes Gin's mother to be confused about how her daughter seemed to be mature all of a sudden.

'Gin is really becoming different. She looked… mature. I still don't know how she returned, but maybe I can find it out later.'

She thought while hugging her daughter again in her embrace, which was not refused by the grey-haired young girl, since Gin also missed her mother's hug and embraced after not seeing each other for a few months in Eleonora's world.

And in just a span of a few months, she grew into a better person in her character. Even Gin herself couldn't believe it when she realized how mature she had become right now.

'Geez, to think I became this calm. If it was the old me, I would break the dam of my tears and cry aloud like what mom did right now, but instead, I didn't do it. Guess the time I've spent on Eleonora's world giving me some good experience and growth.'

She shook her head inwardly when thinking about it. Then, after a few seconds, her mother finished crying and wiping off the tears from her eyes as she had her warm motherly smile on Gin. She also noticed the companion her daughter brought, which caused her cheeks to be heated up, and quietly mutter 'Oh my' on top of it, because of how gorgeous the woman besides Gin that she thought it's her daughter's friend.

"Gin, could you introduce… your friend here?"

"Sure! Eleonora, please."

Nodding at Gin, Eleonora then slightly bowed politely to her grey-haired lover's mother, flashing a beautiful smile adorning her face. She tried her best to behave politely and made an excellent impression on one of her parents-in-law.

"Pleased to meet you, ma'am. My name is Eleonora Pendragon, and I am Gin's lover."

The grey-haired young girl's cheeks became red as she was shy hearing it, but she liked it, while this sudden revelation caused Gin's mother to be stunned and in confusion that was evident on her face while gaping like a goldfish.

"L-Lover…?"

She slightly tilted her head and only received a nod of confirmation from Eleonora. Gin's mother couldn't believe what she heard from her daughter's supposed friend about what she said to her. Her eyes then shifted to Gin, and the young girl also nodded to confirm it so her mother would believe what Eleonora said.

A hand on her mouth, covering it since Gin's mother was surprised at this, but then she didn't say anything to offend it as her mind thought it would be the best to not do anything rash that would end up wrong or maybe worse. But something was still on her mind.

'I… I don't know that my daughter already has a lover… moreover, she looks older, maybe by… seven or eight years? And she… has a same-sex relationship? Oh my, this is really… something.'

The blush on her cheeks wasn't fading away as she continued to look at Eleonora clearly, which earned her the charming smile of her daughter-in-law and caused her cheeks to be redder than before. It's almost like a tomato. But as an adult, parents-in-law, and the mother of Gin, she has to show no rude behavior.

She then cleared her throat and calmed herself before speaking.

"I… I see. So Eleonora-san is Gin's lover, but… don't you think that the age gap, a bit... far?"

"No, mom. Eleonora is 14 years old, so our gap isn't that big."

Once again, Gin's mother was shocked when she heard this fact from her own daughter, while her eyes looked at the bluenette who just laughed nervously and scratched her cheeks. Her ears couldn't believe what she heard, but seeing the look given by Gin, she knew that her daughter wasn't lying when saying that.

She then let out a heavy sigh before replying.

"Is that so…? Then, I will approve this relationship of yours, Gin. You look happy with her. Am I wrong? After all, it's your greatest wish and dream to be a bride."

She said it with a fond smile, which caused Gin's cheeks to heat up again in shyness while Eleonora just let out a slight chuckle because of how amusing that sounded for her. The grey-haired young girl wasn't even denied what her mother said; she indirectly acknowledged it.

But her mother then continued.

"But, I don't know about your father and brothers. I just hope they also accept it."

Brushing off the embarrassment, Gin then said with confidence in her voice.

"I'm sure that Tetsuo will understand and accept it! The same can be said with dad."

"Well, if you say so, then how about going inside first? After all, it will be inappropriate to let Eleonora-san just stand outside. In the meantime, we can wait until your dad and Tetsuo come back. How's that?"

"You're right! It's better to wait inside than just stand here. Come on, Eleonora!"

She said that while grabbing Eleonora's right hand and made the young bluenette smile as she nodded.

"I appreciate it, Okaa-san. I cannot wait to meet with Gin's brothers and father. I hope it went well for our relationship."

This made Gin's mother let out a slight chuckle.

"It's okay, Eleonora-san. I am sure they would indeed accept you and your relationship with Gin. What I said earlier might be a bit confusing, but believe me that we won't reject it just because you're not a man or anything. As long as Gin is happy and genuinely loves you, we will give you our blessing."

Eleonora and Gin nodded in agreement with what she said since loving someone should not be limited to the default setting, which is male x female. If they didn't find men attractive, they shouldn't be forced to like them, since sometimes that will end up worse than they imagined.

"You're right, mom. Because I am not limited, I can love anyone I want!"

"She's right. That's why we can become a couple, and I hope the people around us would accept it wholeheartedly without being forced to. Being welcomed with open arms and not scared to show the relationship we had will be nice."

Gin nodded understandingly at Eleonora's statement, while Gin's mother just giggled in amusement as well, nodding in response to that. The older grey-haired woman fully supports the lesbian relationship between Eleonora and Gin, but she still doesn't know that the young bluenette has multiple lovers with her.

"Alright, since this is Eleonora-san's first time in our house, how about we showed some hospitality to guide her, Gin?"

"You bet it, mom! I want to show Eleonora our house ever since."

Eleonora just let out a chuckle of amusement and nodded.

"She did, and I'd love to."

As soon as they walked into the house, Gin's mother, later known as Minowa Kotona, started to do some mini-touring for Eleonora. The objective is to familiarize Eleonora with Minowa's family house since Eleonora is Gin's lover and Kotona's future daughter-in-law. Of course, Gin also helped, and the only daughter of Minowa's family was enthusiastic about it. Eleonora finds it enjoyable and adorable to see her grey-haired lover this kind of side.

Eleonora just realizes that Gin's house is a standard-size of Japanese family. It's nothing too big or small, just perfect for a family with up to four children. Although the young bluenette already knows of it due to her date with her other lovers in the past, some are Sakura, Chiyuki, and Sonoka; she is still amazed.

'Come to think of it, Gin's house is almost the same size as Sakura-nee's. It seems after Gin and I married, I should give them some help or anything in return since it will be inappropriate if I'm not doing it. I don't want to be a disobedient child. There is also a high chance that Gin will move and live with me than together with her own family.'

While Eleonora thought of that, Gin's eyes noticed something from her bluenette's lover. Gin smiled when she could guess what Eleonora was thinking right now, which made her happy even more knowing that.

'Eleonora… she thinks of something like that, huh. It's not like her responsibility for that, but… geez, I think it's okay as long as she didn't do anything excessive. My family would have a hard time to reject or even accept it if she did it excessively.'

Though, she couldn't help but let out a tired sigh when thinking what Eleonora would do if the bluenette decided to do it excessively and spoiling anyone she cared about. Even if it was a good thing, Gin didn't want her family or mainly her brothers to be spoiled too much. It will affect them badly, especially if they can't be controlled to some degree.

As the time went by while Eleonora was being toured in every part of Minowa's residence, the sun almost setting up and the sky getting darker, alarming that evening is about to come during Eleonora immersed with talking with Gin and Kotona. Although it was supposed to take that long, Kotona told Eleonora to stay for lunch and maybe until nighttime.

Kotona was saddened that her daughter and daughter-in-law couldn't spend their time together with the family but came to understand after thinking it through. At least she and the rest of the family could spend it until nighttime.

And right now, Kotona with Gin is currently in the kitchen, as they are about to prepare for tonight's dinner. Earlier, Eleonora was about to help them but was rejected because they wanted the bluenette to greet and meet with the rest of the family members. She has already met with Kintarou, the youngest of Minowa's siblings, and the response is good since the grey-haired baby laughed happily whenever seeing Eleonora.

Seeing an adorable baby like Kintarou is breathtaking, especially with the cute reaction and expression that the little boy made when with Eleonora. Like held one of Eleonora's fingers with his hand, begged to be hugged and carried in her arms, and sang a lullaby song to make him sleep soundly.

Eleonora didn't hate it; Rather, she enjoys every moment and can use this as a practice when she has babies in the future with her lovers. Even if Eleonora would be the 'father' of her own family, she still wants to take care of her children, not just let her lovers do it all time for her instead.

'Well, I think I will use this chance to greet Gin's other brother and father. Although I felt they would be surprised and confused seeing an unfamiliar person in their house, I hope they won't have a bad impression. I don't want it to end up like in any comedy anime.'

She shook her head with a smile of happiness. Excitement slowly built up within her as Eleonora couldn't wait for it since she is always happy to meet with someone who will be a part of her life later, which is her lovers and their families.

'Oops! I have to control myself. Calm yourself, Eleonora. Don't let yourself show your excited face. I don't want them to be disgusted by it and leave a bad impression.'

While having that kind of thinking through her mind, Eleonora's ears picked up the voices of people and the doorbell that was ringing, letting her know about more people that came to the house. But, instead of herself that greeted them, it was Kotona that suddenly marched out of the kitchen and greeted those people.

Eleonora could see two males. One is definitely younger, while the other is older but share the same genetic traits. The younger one might be Gin's brother, and the older one is maybe her father from what Eleonora guessed, though she guessed it right even if she didn't know it yet.

"We're home, mom."

"Yes. We're home. It's a really tiring day for me today."

"My school also has the moment. Everyone was cheering at this new deity than Shinju-sama and planned to devout themselves to this new deity, mom, dad."

"Ah! That one. Yeah, the one that people said this new deity is given the will of Shinju-sama. The one that was entrusted by Shinju-sama to continue guiding humanity and the likes after being saved by her. Some people referred to the new deity as the goddess of maidens, prosperity, and truth."

Kotona nodded twice, hearing what her son and husband said. Despite being a former Shinju-sama follower, they also won't mind being devoted to this new deity since it's what they have always done. Moreover, this new deity was being entrusted by the will of Shinju-sama, so they at least know that it's not an evil goddess or sort of.

Gin's brother was in awe hearing the title and domains that the new deity had when his father said it. But the older man continued.

"The maiden because she saved mainly the heroes and freed their burdens, prosperity because she does not only claim the lost land and giving it to the one who needs it, she also improves the soil and everything. And lastly, she is truth because the goddess showed many people the truth Taisha has been hiding from masses, even from some the members."

"That's a heck amazing, dad! It sounds cool too!"

His father just laughs wholeheartedly and ruffles his son's hair while his wife clears her throat and gains their attention. Kotona, putting up her warm motherly smile, then said something to them.

"It's good, dear, son, but how about put that aside for now? I have a surprise for both of you."

The younger mom said with a wink to her son and husband, which of course, gains a confused expression from them as to what she meant by surprise. This also got her son, Minowa Tetsuo, excited as there were stars of excitement in his eyes when hearing what his mother said.

"Really, mom?! A surprise?!"

Kotona just nodded in response which caused her son to be more excited as her husband, Minowa Shingo, only let out a simple huff and smile seeing the excited son of his react like that.

"Alright, alright. How about we don't delay it anymore? I am also quite curious about what this surprise is about, and we can't miss mom's dinner too."

"Then, how about I let you two see it first?"

As soon as Kotona said that, confusion on both male faces appeared since the grey-haired mother smiled saying that, and someone came out of the kitchen. Seeing the familiar person, the dam of Tetsuo's eyes suddenly broke out, and Shingo is stunned knowing that. The one affected most was Tetsuo, who immediately rushed himself to the person and tackled her. The person tackled into a hug by Tetsuo is Gin, and she only flashed a longing and soft smile on her face.

"Nee-chan…! Ne… nee-chan…."

Gin strokes her brother's hair softly and slowly, letting the boy cry all he wants on herself while being hugged. And on the other hand, Shingo began to speak in stuttering as he couldn't believe what his eyes saw, trying to hold back the tears from it.

"G-Gin…! How did you…?"

"Hi, dad. Long time no see."

Gin replied to her father with an awkward laugh and smile. Shingo turned to Kotona, and the latter just nodded at him with a bright smile full of happiness, hinting the husband to continue what he wanted to say to the oldest child of Minowa's family.

"…Long time no see too, Gin. But how you are…."

"…alive? Beats me, dad; I also want to know of it myself. It's better to tell you everything that happened to me after that day. Is that okay? Mom also still doesn't know about it, so I think it's a good chance to discuss it."

Shingo went quiet before agreeing with his daughter after sighing out.

"Alright, then. But is this the only surprise, or is there still something else?"

He said that while raising his eyebrows and causing his daughter's cheeks to heat up, his wife lets out a soft and light giggle hearing that from her husband. The various reaction from the daughter and mother gains confusion again from Shingo and Tetsuo that is already enough crying over her sister.

"Actually, there is it, and it's also concerning Gin. Right?"

Gin nodded meekly at her mother's word while her cheeks were still red as she flustered. This was suspicious for Shingo, but he decided to think about it later since he would know about it. He will get the answer he wants anyway.

"…I see. Then, what we're waiting for? I think we delayed it enough."

"Of course, the next surprise is currently in the living room. You two can go see it while we have to go back to the kitchen, okay? Tetsuo, please let go of your sister."

"Yes, mom."

Despite pouting, Tetsuo did what his mom said to him as Gin and Kotona went back to the kitchen, while the two males of the Minowa's household went to the living room to see what kind of surprise this time they would get. But as they got to the living room, they found a young woman in her early twenties with long blue hair that braided and reached her feet and a pair of blue eyes. She is gorgeous; the charm radiated from that young woman, almost godly.

Tetsuo, who saw her, became lovestruck; his cheeks reddened seeing a beautiful woman like her for him. It's his first time, and the grey-haired brother never saw someone this gorgeous. She has a model-like body even can be compared to a goddess. The young woman also has the sign of elegancy and lady; she is like royalty.

Shingo, who noticed his son's reaction, only smiled understandingly and was also amused seeing it. Even though he knew it was too young for him, he couldn't help but think of that. He knows this will be Tetsuo's first love time like anyone else has and might give him a good experience for his love life.

'My son Tetsuo began to be aware of romantical love. Unlike Gin, I hope this new experience will give him something valuable since he's too young. Unlike Gin, she had matured despite her age, and it was astonishing.'

As she was noticed being watched, Eleonora saw two people with identical hair colors, which made her lips curl into a gentle smile, and greeted them politely. She already knew who are they just based on her guess alone, and it was not that hard for her.

"Ah, sorry for the intrusion and came without telling. Nice to meet you; my name is Eleonora Pendragon."

Seeing how polite the woman called Eleonora in front of him caused Shingo to suddenly feel nervous and tense since he felt the charisma radiated from the young woman with long blue hair right now. But he shook his head and replied.

"No, no. It's okay. You can call me Minowa Shingo; nice to meet you, but are you Gin's friend? And Tetsuo, please introduce yourself to our guest."

"Okay! Hello, I am Minowa Tetsuo, nine years old! Nice to meet you, Eli-nee-chan!"

Rather than correcting the mistake of her name, Eleonora nodded and smiled at the brother of Gin. He was brave enough to introduce himself without stuttering despite the obviousness from his reddened cheeks right now.

"Nice to meet you too, Tetsuo-kun, and well… it's more than a friend, Shingo-san."

Shingo didn't take long to interpret what Eleonora meant by that. He gaped for a while before nodding as he understood, while still surprised by what he discovered.

"So that's your relationship with Gin."

Eleonora nodded as she was nervous, thinking that Gin's father might not accept their relationship, but it was the opposite to her surprise. She saw Shingo's kind smile and heard what he said to her.

"I'm not rejecting or denying it, so you don't have to worry, Eleonora-san. Rather than that, I wholeheartedly approve of your relationship with Gin. I am always praying and hoping for her happiness, so if she was happy with this, then I have no right to disapprove of it."

A relieved face was shown Eleonora when she heard that from Shingo.

"Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart, Shingo-san. I promise you that I will absolutely make her happy forever."

"I know that since I am good at judging someone's character."

They then shared a laugh together when Shingo finished saying that, and Tetsuo, who doesn't know what's going on and is curious, then asked both of them about it.

"Hey, hey! What are you two talking about? Is it about nee-chan? Or Eli-nee-chan?"

Shingo nodded at his son and replied while looking at the curious grey-haired boy.

"Yes, Eli-nee-chan is your nee-chan's girlfriend, Tetsuo. They will marry in the future."

After saying that, the shock revealment caused Tetsuo's mind to blackout for a few seconds before the gear inside got back to work again as he was snapped out with a surprised face and asked another question.

"N-Nee-chan's girlfriend…?! B-But I thought, it's supposed to be a man and woman? The teacher at my school told me that. Is… is what my teacher said wrong?"

"No, your teacher isn't wrong but not right too. Tetsuo, people can love each other without being restricted by gender. They have the rights and freedom to love anyone else, but there is still someone that liked the relationship between a man and woman."

Tetsuo looked at the floor and pondered about that. Eleonora, who saw it, then said something to Shingo. She felt a bit bad for the young boy to realize a fact like that and don't want to do something wrong.

"Shingo-san, I don't think it's good to say that to Tetsuo-kun. He's still young, unlike Gin and me. It will be good if we wait for a few years to tell him about it, supposedly."

"Ah… looks like I went a bit overboard. Sorry for that. I just said it without thinking straight too much. Maybe a topic like that is too heavy for Tetsuo, and Eleonora-san, forgive my rudeness, but you're around the same age as Gin, right?"

Eleonora quickly nodded in an instant, responding that. Shingo nodded twice as if he understood something while muttering 'I see…', but it didn't make him not surprised because her appearance deceived him and might be anyone who didn't know her better.

But seeing the reaction, the young bluenette then replied.

"In fact, I am turning 14 this year, and Tetsuo-kun… please don't overthink it. It doesn't matter if I was a man, woman, or neither; the fact is that I love your nee-chan is never change. The same feeling is also shared with Gin, so please don't worry."

Hearing that made the young boy's face beam with happiness and nod. He liked Eleonora even more, both as a woman and sister-in-law; even though his first love was quickly broken and became unrequited, it didn't stop him from being cheerful.

"Uhm! I know, Eli-nee-chan! If nee-chan is happy, then I am also happy with it!"

"That was a good answer, Tetsuo-kun. You're really a good sibling."

Eleonora said that while ruffling Tetsuo's hair gently, causing the young boy's cheeks to flush as well, enjoying the moment he had. Before they continue the talk, Gin and Kotona's voices can be heard from the kitchen as they called them out.

"Everyone, dinner is almost ready! Dad, Tetsuo, take a bath first! You two must be sweats and tired."

"She's right, during that we will prepare for the dinner. So hurry up, please!"

Hearing that caused Shingo and Tetsuo to jolt as they nodded to each other before the former said something to Eleonora, who only giggled seeing this kind of amusement thing for her. Moreover, she can notice that Gin likes scolding the two males of the house.

"A-Alright, let's go, Tetsuo! Also, Eleonora-san… we can continue our talk later, okay?"

"It is, so please go take a bath first, or Gin would scold you two more harshly."

"R-Right."

Again, Shingo nodded and went to the bathroom with his son, Tetsuo, leaving Eleonora alone in the living room. Although she could use a bath too, she decided to do it after Shingo and Tetsuo were done. She also might be accompanied by Kotona and Gin along the way there.

'It's a good thing that Gin's family approve of our relationship, but I still have to tell them about my harem or polygamy relationship to them. It will be harder than before, but I hope it's also going well without any problem.'

As she thought it through, Eleonora's mind also remembered that she became a deity that many in this world were worshipped. That's not bad, but she wondered if they knew her name when they started the religion and cherished her.

'Well, I hope they got it right. I don't have a problem to reveals it by myself, though. Since I am already 80% towards the actual godhood, and only have to find the remaining 20% left. Oh right, did the chat group owner give me anything or sort? I remember that he mentioned it if I solve the problem of this world.'

When she thought of that, a notification window containing a message suddenly popped up in front of her, causing the young bluenette to laugh awkwardly and sweatdrop seeing it. She cannot believe that a familiar message window appears again.

'Okay, how come this guy did this? As if he knew what I thought and just gave me this message, it is really strange, but my curiosity may be answered with this message he sent. Continue guessing it might not give me a hint or help; let's just open the message and read it.'

Shaking her head, Eleonora opened the windows containing a specified message for her. She opened it automatically by using a thought, which is really magical, but the contents inside the message she received are something she was expected.