Look After Kids

Keitarou and Rin decide to go out for dinner together after get mail from the other couple that they can’t join them. Keitarou curious over something and asks, “Ne, how big is Aria’s family’s business is?”

“Hm... about that...” Rin thinks for few seconds, “...I think it’s not that big like what you imagine but their business goes really well because of their customers’ continuous support. Her parent is really nice people because they always help other people that including me.”

Keitarou knows what is mean by that, “Thanks to them, you can stay alive, right?”

“Yeah, they welcome me like I’m their real family members.” Say Rin. She actually lost her parent when she was in elementary school and Aria’s family decide to adopt her and even let her to keep her last name as that is her wish.

Keitarou quickly change the topic when see faint hint of sadness on her face and remind her about something, “Oh, you should prepare your swimsuits since we already make plan to relax at beach.”

“Swimsuits? Beach? You guys already plan that since the beginning?” Rin ask that question when realize about that.

“Yeah, since it is summer and it would be great to relax at beach. Before you worry about anything, we find out some place that could give us privacy.” Say Keitarou. He knows how his lover only worries about a particular person.

Rin bluntly says, “But we can’t be so sure about it yet since we don’t know yet if Aria-chan gets permission or not.”

Keitarou show his phone that has mail from Ryouhei and says, “We already get permission for that and based on what he send to me; he get several conditions from Aria’s dad.”

“It’s not a weird thing when come from Uncle. That old man’s over-protective over Aria-chan way worse than anyone else. The only reason she could stay alone in that apartment complex is because both of us also there.” Say Rin. She takes sip of her drink as she looks their surroundings.

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Aria still has to go work on the next day but something happen. While she is checking data inside the computer, her sister named Kaede come to the shop and says, “Yokatta, you’re here!”

“Of course I’m here since I’m working here unlike you who work at hospital.” Say Aria as she saves everything while she still remembers it. She notices her sister also bring her kids which mean only one thing, “You want me to look after your children again today?”

“Yeah, it supposedly I have off-day today but there is suddenly emergency at hospital and I need someone to look after them since no one can help me right now.” Say Kaede.

Aria’s sigh escape from her mouth before whine, “I also working right now!”

“But you’re working for our family. It doesn’t hurt for you to ask half-day off to take care of them until tomorrow.” Say Kaede with innocent smile on her face that totally give no option for Aria to avoid it.

Since Aria has to make sure the kids won’t get into trouble, she has to ask for half-day off since it not easy to do that while she’s working. She knows Kaede can’t ask help from their mom since she will be busy at her another shop. She reminds the kids, “Remember to follow what I tell you since I don’t want to lose my temper again.”

“Mama, we’re hungry. Ka-chan totally forgets to bring us for lunch first.” Say Makiko. Even Aria is their aunt, the kids used to call her as mama since she always look after them when their mom busy and can’t find anyone to look after them.

“Of course she will forget when she’s in rush. Let’s make stop somewhere to take our lunch before reach home.” Aria says that and her phone ringing to show phone call from Ryouhei.

Ryouhei ask her about where she will go for lunch and when hear about the kids also with her, “Let’s have lunch at my house. I will prepare something for all of us.”

“Are you okay with the kids? It may hard to handle them.” Aria a bit worries since it not easy to handle Kaede’s children. She has done it for several times and she always faces trouble.

Ryouhei confidently says, “I can do it since I’m an idol.”

“If like that, I will take the offer. I will arrive there soon.” Say Aria. She hung the call and begin manage the kids to get into the car.

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They arrive at Ryouhei’s house but that guy still cooking and Aria’s nephew, Koki couldn’t stay calm. She turns to that guy and says, “Ne, let me borrow your DVD player.”

Aria seems set up something and that make those three kids obediently sit. She goes to kitchen to help Ryouhei, “We could focus on this.”

Ryouhei wonder what she plays for the kids and the reply that he gets, “I play their favourite song where you collaborate with an anime. That could let them shut their mouth for a few minutes since they have been talking to watch that while on the way.”

He surprise to hear that since he never thinks those kids will know that as their mother rather strict about entertainment. Aria says, “They like the anime so much and also watch your movies but they believe those who sing the song are the other people.”

Ryouhei giggles a bit when hear that since it just FLY in other identity. Both of them finish preparing lunch and Aria calls the kids, “Minna… food’s ready.”

The kids run to the table and the oldest, Mikako says, “Wah, it smells really good! Ryouhei nii-chan cooks better than mama.”

“I know I rarely cook like him but you should thankful that you still get your food.” Scold Aria. She takes Koki to the table and begin feed him first since her nephew has a bit trouble when eating.

Ryouhei comment after watch Aria manages the kids to eat their meal properly, “You really look like a mom right now. I bet you will make a great wife.”

“Stop talking nonsense! I’m just not in mood to manage them when they say that they hungry after not eat anything.” Say Aria. She notice Mariko silently put away vegetable, “Eat that!”

“Ryouhei nii-chan, can you eat it for me?” Mariko tries to plead since she doesn’t like that vegetable.

Ryouhei giggles before says, “You should eat more if you want to be a beautiful girl.” Aria gives look that clearly says you can’t avoid that to that little girl.

The kids happily spend their time at Ryouhei’s house for several hours before Aria has to bring the kids back to her house as they begin feel sleepy. He even goes through trouble to help her to bring the kids as he doesn’t want her to do that alone.

Aria make sure the kids properly tuck-in to their futons before thank him, “Arigatou for helping me and even prepare lunch for us.”

“It’s okay since I’m really happy to meet them back. The last time I met them is when Koki just born.” Say Ryouhei as he gently ruffles sleeping Koki’s hair. That little boy just mumbles something before return to his tiny snore.

Aria smiles to watch her lover show his affection to the kids. She knows how he really like kids and always come to play with her nieces before, “You look really great with kids.”

“Of course I look great with anything since I’m a prince.” Ryouhei proudly say that and forget to control his loud voice.

Aria quickly put her finger on her lips and says, “Shhh!!! The kids are sleeping!”

“Gomen.” Say Ryouhei before adds, “I really hope I could play with them again tonight but I already has plan with Keitarou and Yurio.”

“You don’t have worry about that since I can look after them. I already plan to prepare for their dinner.” Say Aria.

Ryouhei pulls Aria into hug and says, “I really jealous with them because they could eat your home cooking tonight.”

“I can cook for you anytime you want. Just enjoy your time with your friends, okay?” say Aria. Both of them spend few minutes cuddling each other before Ryouhei excuse himself to get ready before go out.

Before he leaves, Aria reminds him, “Oyaji asked you to take one of his cars for our trip since he doesn’t want to believe my car could handle the journey.”

“I will take his car a day before our vacation since I have off-day and plan to bring you out for shopping too.” Say Ryouhei before pulls her for quick kiss and steps out from the house while chuckling.

Aria quickly checks her reflection on mirror and could see heavy blush on her face. She mutters, “I’m totally not used to it.”

She feels something tug her clothes and it is Koki who suddenly awake. That little boy asks for cuddle before fall asleep in her arms again. Her mouth humming some lullabies to ensure that kid won’t wake up before begins make preparation.