Chapter 557.1

Chapter 557.1

Sakuya and the Pets

I’ve become quite used to spending time with Riou and Sakuya.

Even when they cried, there were fewer problems than usual, and the other adults were able to cope on their own, so things have become more settled.

There was no longer a ‘new family members’ vibe, but just a ‘family members’ vibe.

I also started taking them out for walks more often, and their range of activities gradually expanded.

What’s interesting was that even just on these walks, the two of them showed differences in their personalities.

Riou gets excited when she finds something new, but she also tends to get scared. It appears that she inherited the characteristics of her beast kin ancestors, and as a result, her senses were much more acute than Sakuya’s, and she was not good with loud noises.

The other day, she was startled by the sound of something falling and started to cry.

On the other hand, Sakuya was also interested in and excited by new things, but he seemed to take his time observing them. He didn’t get scared, and he wasn’t afraid of new places.

Even with toys, Riou showed interest in many different things and easily got distracted, but Sakuya preferred to play with only the things he liked, and was very particular about them.

So, Sakuya actually shared some of the same characteristics as Enne, who was a perfectionist and very particular about things.

Riou was definitely just like Lyuu, in every way. She was full of energy and very perceptive.

She really reminded me of her mother.

“So, Sakuya. This is what [the outside] is like.” (Yuki)

I must teach him how to live and fight to overcome these things as a male parent.

That would be my duty, and also the joy of my life from now on.

“Kuu.” (Rir)

“Haha, oh, please. You know, Sakuya, when you grow up, you can ride on Rir’s back and experience battles against powerful enemies. My dear son, your life will be quite eventful.” (Yuki)

“Kuu.” (Rir)

“Well, don’t worry. Your father can actually fight quite well, and your mother is the strongest in the world. I’ll protect you properly. No, seriously, there is no living thing in this world stronger than your mother. For that reason, your father has a hard time being dominated by her everyday. Lefi’s gotten a bit more feisty since you were born.” (Yuki)

“...” (Rir)

“It’s fine, it’s fine, as long as you don’t tell anyone.” (Yuki)

Rir couldn’t help but smile wryly at my words.

“By the way, Rir, have you started teaching Setsu how to hunt? That girl’s intelligence is already pretty well-developed.” (Yuki)

“Kuu, kuuu.” (Rir)

“Oh, I see. That makes sense.” (Yuki)

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