How to raise a random guy's wife

She continues to do what she loves.

Akane Kousaka... she's still the same Akane she always was.

Until they met again at the party hosted by Shinazugawa, Machida Sonoko stayed by the side of the author who needed her, and glanced at Akane Akasaka in the center of the crowd who didn't need her.

He hasn't grown much taller, but his aura is completely different from the person Machida Sonoko remembers.

Young Kobayashi Sora and Hashima Iori followed Akane Akasaka on either side.

Iori Hashima is like a peacock, skillfully responding to greetings with a smile, her demeanor and words impeccable.

Kobayashi Sora stands beside Akane Akasaka, and whenever someone approaches, Kobayashi Sora will quietly remind Akane of the other person's name and information.

When someone accused Akane Akasaka of poaching talent, Iori Hashima shrugged and stepped aside, while Sora Kobayashi stood in front of Akane Akasaka, recounting the unfair treatment suffered by those who were poached, and ruthlessly exposing the hypocrisy of the other party.

Akane Akasaka was engrossed in enjoying the food and wine, seemingly oblivious to everything around her.

so good.

Machida Enko thought to herself.

Akane Kousaka is not alone.

Although they didn't have much interaction, Machida Sonoko always thought of the person who needed her help but whom she couldn't help.

Now that this person is living a good life, Machida Sonoko can feel a little more at ease.

I guess we'll probably never cross paths again...

"Hello, I'm Kobayashi Sora."

Many, many things happened after that.

Until now.

Machida Sonoko blinked.

That's great.

"Thanks to your rich experience, the character you designed is very appealing. You've made a great start in character development." Akane Kousaka's paper was a little messy. "But these are still just the surface. Only by filling in the inner layers will the character become truly complete. The integration of inner personality and outward expression is a key point to pay attention to. Hmm... for example, Sora Ao, have you noticed his little gestures?"

"Small gestures..." Mayu Sagara thought for a moment, "like tapping her forehead when she's reminiscing?"

"Then why?"

"Personal habits?"

"So why do people have this personal habit? Normally, it's more common to tap your temples or touch your chin."

“Oh right.” Mayu Sagara glanced at Sora Kobayashi in the kitchen. “Why?”

"Try it yourself." Akane Kousaka looked up and lightly tapped her forehead. "Did you figure out the key points of this movement?"

Sagara Mayu raised her hand and tried it herself, tapping her forehead, tapping her temples, and touching her chin. "Tapping your forehead will cover your face!"

“His expression is extremely malicious when he’s scheming against people,” Akane Kousaka answered. “It’s completely undisguised, and he can’t even correct it himself, so…” Akane Kousaka tapped her forehead lightly, “When he’s thinking, he taps his forehead to cover up his expression.”

Sagara Mayu's eyes lit up. "She has shown multiple qualities through a single action."

“We can also try a different approach.” Akane Akane gestured to her forehead. “For example, he taps his forehead because he was once hit on the head and this action is a way of reminding himself not to repeat the same mistake.”

Mayu Sagara took notes with pen and paper, "becoming a character who likes to reflect on herself and holds grudges."

“This is part of the action design, as well as the character design.” Akane Akasaka pointed to the sea outing at Hashima. “For example, when she goes out to sea, her graphics tablet is far from the edge of the table. As for the reason…”

Akane Akasaka and Mayu Sagara both lowered their gazes slightly at the same time.

Bo Island blushed and shrank back as she went out to sea.

Kasumigaoka Utaha noticed the conversation over there and asked Eriri with some curiosity, "Aren't you going to listen to it?"

Eriri and Ran Kobayashi were building blocks together. "I've heard about those many times before."

"Isn't it said that reviewing the old helps us learn the new?"

“That was before I developed my own style,” Eriri explained. “When you’re just starting out, you need this basic knowledge to avoid taking some detours. Once you’re on your way, you have to hone your skills little by little on your own. I’m in the later stages now, so listening to these things would only affect my personal style.”

Eriri adjusted the position of the blocks. "Is it okay to put them here? Doesn't it look a bit out of place?"

“This is where the princess admires the moon, so it needs to protrude,” Ran Kobayashi replied earnestly. “The eaves above also need to be moved back.”

Kasumigaoka Utaha, clutching the little doll, exclaimed, "Then the princess is coming out~"

"Wait a minute, there's still a path for the guards." Ran Kobayashi picked out building blocks to build a path.

"How about building it in the shape of a city wall?" Eriri suggested. "That would seem safer, and guards could stand watch on the wall."

"Oh! Great idea!" Xiaolin Lan's eyes lit up. "Let's build sandcastles!"

Eriri: "Huh?"

Chapter 908 Playing House

"Build sandcastles..." Kasumigaoka Utaha vaguely sensed something was wrong. "Then let's go to the beach, shall we?"

"There's a sandpit in the park!" Ran clapped her hands happily. "I have lots and lots of tools, I can build castles, and even taiyaki..."

Eriri looked troubled. Ran was so excited, she obviously wanted to go play. "But today is Ran's birthday. Mom and Dad are cooking, and the aunties from Star Cluster will be coming over later. If we go to play in the sand, it will probably be a long time before we come back."

Xiaolin Lan blinked. "Can't we go play?"

Seeing that Kobayashi Ran was no longer as excited as before, Kasumigaoka Utaha was also a little worried. "How about we go another day? We'll play with you all day then, and we can bring snacks too. We can even bring mochi, okay?"

Ran Kobayashi lowered her head, "Hmm..."

"And ice cream!" Eriri quickly added, "How about ice cream on the way there, and orange pudding on the way back?"

"Then it's a deal." Xiaolin Lan looked up and smiled sweetly. "Remember to go play with Lanlan another day."

"Huh?" Eriri suddenly realized, "You wouldn't happen to be...?"

Why not pretend to be unhappy and let them offer you all sorts of benefits?

Ran Kobayashi shook her head. "No."

Kasumigaoka Utaha reminded, "The fact that you denied it so quickly means you also know what Eriri's mother is trying to say, right?"

"Um..." Lin Lan said pitifully, "Will you still play with Lanlan another day?"

"Play, of course we'll play!" Eriri hugged Ran Kobayashi. "We'll play all day long."

“Eri,” Kasumigaoka Utaha sighed, “you’re too soft-hearted.”

This child is clearly...

Ran hugged Eriri, her big, watery eyes blinking at Kasumigaoka Utaha, "Utaha, don't you want to play with Ran?"

Kasumigaoka Utaha: "...Play, play, play, go wherever you want."

As expected of Kobayashi Megumi and Kobayashi Sora's child, her ability to manipulate people is extraordinary.

Kasumigaoka Utaha suddenly wondered what her and Eriri's child would look like.

Sharp-tongued and arrogant...

Wait, why did you think of something like this?

"Next up is time for play house!" Xiaolin Lan clapped her hands, "Clap clap clap!"

Eriri pointed to the building blocks, "What about the princess and the guards?"

"The guards are on leave today, and the princess doesn't want to go out," Xiao Linlan gave a perfectly valid reason. "So we can only play house for now."

What kind of cause-and-effect relationship is this...?

Kasumigaoka Utaha was starting to understand how tired Kobayashi Sora and Kobayashi Megumi were. "Okay, how should we play?"

"Hmm... Lanlan will play Lanlan, and Nian Gao will play Nian Gao." Xiao Lin Lan patted Nian Gao's head next to her. "You guys can choose the rest."

The rice cake had no temper and responded with a meow.

"The rest... are Mom and Dad." Eriri thought for a moment, "I'll be Mom!"

Kasumigaoka Utaha disagreed, "Why can't I be the mother?"

“We’re playing the roles of Megumi and Sora,” Eriri reminded us. “Megumi has a good temper, and so do I, so of course I’ll be the mother.”

"Your temper..." Kasumigaoka Utaha raised an eyebrow, "Is it good?"

Eriri bristled, "What's wrong with my temper?!"

Kasumigaoka Utaha: "It's just that bad."

Eriri grinded her little white teeth; she was about to bite.

Xiaolin Lan hugged the rice cake and said, "Mom and Dad won't fight, okay?"

“Okay,” Kasumigaoka Utaha thought, deciding not to argue with a child, and took the initiative to compromise, “I’ll be the dad.”

"Let's begin~" Xiaolin Lan patted Nian Gao, "It's morning, Lanlan and Nian Gao are up."

"Hmm..." Eriri thought for a moment, "In the morning, shall we have breakfast?"

"No, no~" Xiaolin Lan stretched out her little hands, "I need a hug first."

"Hugs, baby~" Eriri hugged both Mochi and Ran Kobayashi in her arms. "Good morning, baby~"

Kasumigaoka Utaha pointed to herself, "What about Dad?"

“Daddy wants to wash up with Xiaolin Lan,” Xiaolin Lan turned around and rubbed her little hands together, “We can eat breakfast after we’re all clean.”

Kasumigaoka Utaha rubbed her hands, mimicking her. "Mom, is breakfast ready?"

"Breakfast... um..." Eriri looked around. "Should I go get some snacks?"

“Breakfast can be made here,” Ran Kobayashi said, pointing to the newly assembled blocks. “This is the kitchen.”

Isn't this the princess's castle...? How did it turn into a kitchen?

Eriri didn't dwell on it too much, carefully dismantling the castle gate and chopping it a couple of times on the castle wall. "Breakfast is ready!"

"I'm starting...wait, oh?" Xiaolin Lan suddenly remembered something, "Did Mom and Dad hug me this morning?"

"Huh?" Eriri was taken aback. "What?"

"Mommy and Daddy, give me a hug in the morning too!" Little Lin Lan tilted her head. "Aren't you going to hug me?"