How to raise a random guy's wife

Like them...

It really does.

Akane Akane and Sonoko Machida saw Kasumigaoka Utaha and Eriri almost simultaneously.

Machida Sonoko instinctively tried to take Akane's hand out of her pocket, but Akane stopped her.

Akane Akane looked resolute, showing no intention of hiding their relationship.

Eriri instinctively tried to take her hand out of Kasumigaoka Utaha's pocket, but Kasumigaoka Utaha stopped her.

Kasumigaoka Utaha's lips curled up, clearly wanting Machida Sonoko and Akane Akasaka to witness Eriri's childish behavior firsthand.

The two couples gradually drew closer, each with their own thoughts and ideas, but at the same time discovered that they were in the same situation as each other.

The four of them paused for a moment, first looking down at each other's pockets where the other person's hands were, then looking up at the person opposite them, and finally exchanging glances with the person next to them.

Eriri was initially a little embarrassed because she couldn't get her hand out, but when she saw Akane Kousaka's hand also in Sonoko Machida's pocket, she immediately assumed that this was a normal interaction between friends and there was nothing to be embarrassed about or ashamed of.

Unable to remove Akane's hand, Machida Sonoko was initially flustered, but upon seeing Eriri's hand also in Kasumigaoka Utaha's pocket, she immediately concluded that their relationship had also progressed, and since everyone was in the same boat, there was no need to panic.

Eriri believes that Akane Kousaka is seeking warmth, just like herself.

Machida Sonoko believes that Kasumigaoka Utaha, like herself, has been taken down.

The four people, who are in different circumstances, genuinely empathize with each other's and their own different situations.

Since we're all in the same boat, there's nothing to be nervous or shy about.

Machida Sonoko's gaze towards Kasumigaoka Utaha even carried a hint of relief.

so good.

Little Shi has grown up too.

Machida Sonoko was worried that Eriri and Kasumigaoka Utaha would eventually separate, and what would happen to Kasumigaoka Utaha when she was left alone.

Although Kasumigaoka Utaha always appeared very strong, Machida Sonoko knew very well that Kasumigaoka Utaha was actually just like Akane Kousaka; her outward strength was nothing more than a disguise for her inner vulnerability.

They will do everything in their power to protect what they have, and they will be devastated when they lose it.

Now you don't have to worry at all.

Akane Kousaka teases Eriri, "So affectionate in the first year of middle school~"

Normally, Eriri would get angry at Akane Kousaka's teasing.

Utaha Kasumigaoka prevented Eriri from pulling her hand away because she wanted to see Eriri's adorable, flustered appearance.

However, having seen through Kasumigaoka Utaha's sinister intentions, and knowing that Akane Kousaka was in the same state as herself, Eriri, who did not want Kasumigaoka Utaha to succeed, was naturally able to maintain her composure and calmly counterattack.

"Even when we're being affectionate, it's not as affectionate as you two," Eriri scoffed. "Coming out so early, were you exhausted last night?"

This is a standard Eri Kashiwagi-style guess.

Kasumigaoka Utaha didn't sense anything was wrong at all.

Machida Sonoko is different.

He does not mean that.

last night......

“You all get up late too,” Akane Kousaka replied calmly. “So, you’re saying you were all very busy last night as well?”

Eriri corrected, "We're creating something!"

"Creation? Is your work still Shiyu's?"

"Mine."

“Oh~” Akane Kousaka drawled, “That’s no ordinary busyness.”

Eriri: "...Shut up!"

They got all worked up.

Kasumigaoka Utaha felt better.

"What a coincidence~" Mayu Sagara and Izumi Hashima walked over together, and Mayu Sagara took the initiative to greet them, "I didn't expect to run into you."

"I went to bed too late last night, and Mayu waited for me for quite a while," said Hashima Izumiya, a little embarrassed. "That's why I'm a little late."

“It’s good to avoid the peak hours,” Kasumigaoka Utaha shook her head. “This time is also quite nice; it’s not as cold as in the morning.”

“Yeah, the sun is shining brightly… Hey?” Sagara Mayu looked around and finally noticed their somewhat unique way of interacting.

For a moment, Eriri and Machida Sonoko both felt a little nervous.

The feeling that "because everyone else is the same as me, there's nothing wrong with my actions" that I had just felt was gradually fading away as Mayu Sagara and Hashima walked closer side by side as they sailed out to sea in a normal way.

Girls traveling together, perhaps it should be like Mayu Sagara and Hashima going out to sea, right?

Just as Eriri and Machida Sonoko were thinking about whether to change their current situation, Sagara Mayu's eyes lit up, and she took Hashima Ueko's hand and put it in her pocket.

"Oh~" Mayu Sagara squeezed the little hand of the girl from the sea, "It's really warm."

"Really..." As they sailed out to sea, feeling the warmth of Mayu Sagara's palm, "How come I never noticed before?"

The somewhat awkward atmosphere vanished in an instant...

It seems to have become more subtle.

"Godmother~ Auntie~" Xiao Linlan's cute calls eased the somewhat awkward atmosphere. Holding her parents' hands, Xiao Linlan greeted them from afar.

“Ranran is so pretty,” Akane Akasaka replied with a smile to Ran Kobayashi, who was wearing a cute kimono. “The clothes are adorable.”

"Grandma bought it for Lanlan." Xiaolin Lan twirled around lightly, then suddenly noticed their surprisingly synchronized movements. "What are they doing?"

"Hmm..." Eriri blushed and answered as calmly as possible, "I'm doing this to keep warm. It'll make me all cozy."

"Wow, that's amazing!" Lin Lan immediately wanted to try it out. She held her parents' hands and wanted to put her little hands into their pockets as well.

Chapter 883 Subtle Atmosphere

Ran Kobayashi tried her best, but due to her height, this move was a bit too difficult for her.

Kobayashi Megumi chuckled, "Mom has a great idea!"

Lin Lan, who had just been feeling a little disappointed, immediately asked, "What's a good method?"

Kobayashi Megumi whispered in her daughter's ear, and then Kobayashi Ran opened her arms to Kobayashi Sora, saying, "Daddy, hug me."

"Okay~" Although she didn't know what her daughter was going to do, Kobayashi Sora still picked up Kobayashi Ran.

Little Lin Lan happily slipped her little hands inside his clothes. "Daddy, does it feel warm and cozy?"

Kobayashi Sora thought her daughter wanted to warm her hands, but it turned out that Kobayashi Ran wanted to warm him up.

Along with Xiaolin Lan's cool little hands came a slightly chilly breeze, which was hardly warm.

However, Kobayashi Sora's heart was warmed by Kobayashi Ran's adorable actions.

Gently rubbing her daughter's nose, Kobayashi Sora answered truthfully, "Yes, it's very warm."

"Lanlan's hands are so warm," Xiaolin Lan said happily, her beautiful eyes squinting. "That's a great idea!"

Kobayashi Megumi looked thoughtfully at Akane Akasaka and Sonoko Machida.

It feels like... something has changed.

Akane Akasaka took her hand out of Machida Sonoko's pocket. She had already provoked Machida Sonoko enough for today, and it was time to stop.

Kobayashi Megumi had clearly discovered something. As the saying goes, haste makes waste. To avoid further upsetting Machida Sonoko, it would be better to leave it at that for today.

"Ranran, let your godmother give you a hug~" Akane Akasaka reached out her hand to Ran Kobayashi. "It feels like it's been so long since we last met. Has Ranran been behaving well lately?"

Ran answered earnestly, "Ranran is very obedient~"

Hmm... Kobayashi Megumi's gaze lingered on Machida Sonoko for a moment.

Sure enough, things have changed.

Then he looked at Mayu Sagara and the sea voyage of Hashima.

These two people...

Sagara Mayu awkwardly let go of Hashima Ueko's hand. "Huh, where did I put my phone? Ranran is so cute, I have to take a picture of her—ah, I found it."

Megumi Kobayashi silently turned her gaze to Eriri and Utaha Kasumigaoka.

Eriri didn't move, and met Kobayashi Megumi's gaze curiously. "What's wrong?"

"Did you stay up late last night?" Kobayashi Megumi blinked. "You look a little tired."

The two of them are still the same as before.

“Of course we have to stay up late on New Year’s Eve,” Eriri waved her hand, “I’ll be fine after a couple of days of rest.”

Machida Enoko and Sagara Mayu looked at Eiri.

That kind of composure is truly remarkable.

This year's New Year's Day pilgrimage carries a subtle and complex atmosphere.

-

"Grandpa and Grandma~" little Lin Lan called out sweetly, "Lanlan has come to see you!"

Grandma Xiaolin picked up her granddaughter, "Lanlan is so good~"

Grandpa Kobayashi had a kind smile, but when his gaze turned to Kobayashi Sora, his face immediately hardened.

Does this differential treatment have to be so blatant...?

Grandma took out the snacks she had prepared beforehand, and while coaxing Xiaolin Lan, she chatted with Xiaolin Hui about trivial things.

As for Kobayashi Sora... she used to talk about work with Kobayashi's grandfather in the study, but since Kobayashi Ran was born, the place for their conversations has changed to a spot where they can see Kobayashi Ran without disturbing her.

Kobayashi Sora skillfully brewed coffee for Kobayashi's grandfather, saying, "Adding a little sugar makes it taste better."

"I don't understand your young people's tastes. Add it if you want." Grandpa Kobayashi was talking to Kobayashi Sora, but his eyes were always on Kobayashi Ran.

Hearing Ran Kobayashi talk about the fun she had while camping, a smile involuntarily crept onto her lips.

Kobayashi Sora handed him the coffee. "Was I like that when I was a child?"