How to raise a random guy's wife

"I understand now," said Xiaolin Lan, hands on her hips. "That's why Mom and Dad always hug each other."

"Hmm?" Kobayashi Megumi pressed, "Why?"

"Because I've been wanting a hug, but I have so many things to do, I try to grab a hug whenever I have a spare moment." Ran climbed onto Sora's lap. "Does Daddy want a hug?"

Kobayashi Sora hugged her soft, cuddly daughter. "Yes~"

"I just can't do anything with Daddy~" Xiaolin Lan snuggled against his chest. "Lanlan finished making the chocolate, so now we can hug each other a little longer."

"Just hugs?"

"Daddy's so greedy~" Xiaolin Lan cupped Xiaolin Kongqing's face and gave him a big kiss. "Is this okay?"

Kobayashi Sora turned her head, "I want this side too."

"Mua~"

"The forehead too."

"Mom," Lin Lan turned her head, "you should hold Dad instead."

"Serves you right~" Kobayashi Megumi couldn't help but laugh out loud, "Serves you right for being greedy, now your daughter dislikes you."

"Alright, then I'll listen to my daughter." Kobayashi Sora put down Kobayashi Ran and hugged Kobayashi Megumi who approached. "Hug Mommy."

Kobayashi Megumi sat on Kobayashi Sora's lap, her gentle eyes reflecting his face. "Just holding him?"

Under Kobayashi Ran's expectant gaze, Kobayashi Sora gently kissed Kobayashi Megumi on the cheek.

“And here too.” Kobayashi Megumi turned her head and pointed to her cheek.

As Kobayashi Sora approached, Kobayashi Megumi turned her head slightly, their lips touched, and their breaths mingled.

"Hmm..." Kobayashi Megumi blinked. "Daddy is not only greedy, but also very impatient. This is the next place to kiss."

"Then I'll kiss you again..."

"No." Kobayashi Megumi pressed her fair fingers against Kobayashi Sora's lips. "I have to go cook."

Xiao Lin Kong Qing: "..."

"Oh!" Xiaolin Lan looked like she had learned something, and opened her arms. "Daddy, do you want to kiss Lanlan?"

"I do want to..." Kobayashi Sora sighed, "but will Daddy really be able to kiss me?"

"Ugh...no way~" Xiaolin Lan blurted out her thoughts, "Daddy's going to cook~"

Kobayashi Sora reached out and hugged her daughter, saying, "Even if I can't kiss her, just hugging her is a blessing."

"Daddy feels so warm..." Xiaolin Lan snuggled against Xiaolin Kongqing. "How about we cook later?"

Kobayashi Sora and Kobayashi Megumi exchanged a glance. "Okay~"

-

Kasumigaoka Utaha and Eriri stared at the disfigured chocolate cake on the table, their expressions somewhat grave.

Eriri summarized her experience of failure: "Although the cake base was fluffier than before, the frosting seemed to look even worse."

“As expected, we can’t do without Lanlan.” Kasumigaoka Utaha realized the crux of the problem. “If it’s just us, we can’t treat this finished product as a child’s impromptu creation.”

"You better reflect on your own behavior!" Eriri glared at Kasumigaoka Utaha. "But it should taste pretty good."

"It tastes good, that's enough." Kasumigaoka Utaha finished tidying up the kitchenware with satisfaction.

The finished chocolate cake was chilled, and the two of them busied themselves in the kitchen.

Before long, a sumptuous dinner was prepared.

Kasumigaoka Utaha placed the dishes on the table, and when she turned around, she saw Eriri bringing over a few candles.

What's going on here?

"Of course we should have a candlelight dinner for Valentine's Day!" Eriri lit the candles. "How about it?"

“A candlelight dinner is indeed romantic, but…” Kasumigaoka Utaha turned off the lights, “Can you see clearly?”

"Gulp..." Eriri's eyes stung with tears. "Let's just forget about it." She said, and started to take the candles away.

“Let’s keep the candles,” Kasumigaoka Utaha said, turning the lights back on. “The house lights combined with the candlelight on the dining table create a double dose of romance.”

"Alright then." Eriri took out a bottle of red wine. "My dad brought this back. Would you like some?"

Would you like a drink?

"I'm fine with anything... but if you're drinking, I can have a little too."

"Then let's have just a little bit," Kasumigaoka Utaha reminded her. "Just a little bit, your alcohol tolerance isn't very high."

"You're almost there too!" Eriri asked. "Where's the bottle opener?"

“Here it is.” Kasumigaoka Utaha found a corkscrew, opened the wine bottle, and poured two glasses.

The lights were warm, the candlelight flickered, and the two sat at the table laden with food, gently swirling their glasses of red wine.

"It feels a little strange..." Eriri muttered, "Would drinking sake help?"

“It’s all the same,” Kasumigaoka Utaha raised her glass. “Happy Valentine’s Day.”

Eriri blushed slightly. "Happy Valentine's Day."

This was the first Valentine's Day since they officially became a couple.

Compared to the long-married couple Kobayashi Sora and Kobayashi Megumi, Eriri and Kasumigaoka Utaha were not as well-prepared in any aspect, from the candlelight under the lamplight to the ugly-looking chocolate cake.

but......

They looked into each other's eyes and drank the red wine in their glasses.

These are merely embellishments.

The important thing is people.

“This is delicious,” said Kasumigaoka Utaha, who was only helping out in the kitchen; Eriri was the one who did most of the cooking. “I’ve never seen you make this before.”

"Hmph~" Eriri snorted smugly, "I've tried many times."

"For today?"

"Just..." Eriri reflexively wanted to deny it, but paused halfway through her sentence, then tilted her little face up, "It's all for today, so what?"

Kasumigaoka Utaha chuckled, "It tastes even better now."

Chapter 984 Time Flies

"Idiot...Idiot..." Eriri blushed and lowered her head. "Stop nagging...Time to eat!"

With Eriri's adorable appearance, Kasumigaoka Utaha felt that the taste of the dish had been further enhanced.

However, we still need to restrain ourselves; if we keep teasing her, Eriri will become numb.

Let's try to calm her down by talking about other topics first.

"Today, 'White Album' is officially on sale."

“Yes…yes!” Eriri’s eyes lit up when talking about the game. “I drew the final CG many times before I got the feel for it.”

She took out her phone. "There should be people playing it now, but I wonder what the reviews are like."

"Even if it's just one line, it'll take a long time to finish," Kasumigaoka Utaha reminded her. "You can't see any comments right now either."

"Oh right..."

Instead of reading comments on your phone, look at me more.

Eriri rolled her eyes at her. "What's so interesting about you?"

Kasumigaoka Utaha leaned forward slightly. "No?"

Eriri avoided her gaze, "...Eat your food properly!"

Kasumigaoka Utaha felt better.

Even after they officially became a couple, Kasumigaoka Utaha still enjoyed teasing Eriri.

Unlike her previous simple annoyance, Eriri now exudes a charming shyness.

Being arrogant is great!

She used to be arrogant and haughty.

Now she's become arrogant and adorable.

cute.

"Don't stare at me..." Eriri puffed out her pink cheeks slightly, "Can't a person eat in peace?"

"Just because someone is good-looking doesn't mean others can't look at them?"

"Gurgle..." Eriri's face felt hot.

"I really can't resist..." Kasumigaoka Utaha thought of a good idea, "How about this?"

She was originally sitting opposite Eriri, but now she stood up, moved her chair, and sat down next to Eriri. "I won't be staring at her anymore."

Eriri's lips moved slightly; she had a feeling that things weren't so simple.

"Ah... Eriri, I want to eat that." Kasumigaoka Utaha pointed, "Pick it for me."

really......

Eriri reluctantly helped Kasumigaoka Utaha pick up some food.

Kasumigaoka Utaha came over just to find a reason to boss her around.

"Aww." Eriri's chopsticks had just moved over, and before she could even put the food in Kasumigaoka Utaha's bowl, Kasumigaoka Utaha opened her mouth and ate the food. "Delicious."

“You…” Eriri stared blankly at the chopsticks in her hand.

"what happened?"

"It's nothing..." Eriri reluctantly bit the end of her chopsticks. Kasumigaoka Utaha wasn't trying to order her around; she clearly wanted her to feed her... wait.

Eriri lowered her eyelids slightly, her gaze falling on the chopsticks.

Kasumigaoka Utaha just ate the food.