Before Kobayashi Megumi could even speak, Kobayashi Ran reached out and tugged at Kobayashi Sora, calling out, "Daddy, Daddy~"

"Hmm?" Kobayashi Sora responded softly, "What's wrong?"

Xiao Linlan's voice was soft and sweet, "Daddy's study also has a desk, books, a wall lamp, and bookshelves..."

"Mmm." Kobayashi Sora agreed while thinking about how to comfort Kobayashi Ran, and at the same time casting a pleading look at Kobayashi Megumi.

Kobayashi Megumi had been observing her daughter's expression. At this moment, she seemed to be deep in thought, then the corners of her mouth slightly curled up, as if she had come to some conclusion. She then gave Kobayashi Sora a reassuring look.

Xiao Linlan's eyes lit up, and she raised her little hands as if to hug herself. "If we make a small study that looks exactly like this big study, it will definitely be just as beautiful as this little study!"

Kobayashi Sora paused for a moment, then her gaze softened even more. "Baby is right."

The purpose of comparison is to find differences, not to find unpleasantness.

No matter how much larger the large study in front of you is than the small study that Xiaolin Lan made, the small study remains unchanged and is still just as beautiful.

It was Kobayashi Sora's heart that changed.

His heart changed, so he felt that the things he was comparing himself to had changed, and his belief that Ran Kobayashi was happy had changed.

In reality, the small study room remained unchanged, and Lin Lan was still just as happy.

Kobayashi Megumi realized this earlier than Kobayashi Sora, which is why she signaled to Kobayashi Sora with her eyes that she shouldn't worry.

Adults think differently from children.

Children gradually develop an adult mindset, viewing the unfamiliar world with a more mature perspective.

Adults should occasionally put themselves in a child's shoes and look at the familiar world with a purer perspective.

Kobayashi Sora held her daughter in her arms. "Later, Daddy will take you to buy suitable materials. Not only the study, but also the living room, the dining room, and your little bedroom can all be made into such small rooms. They will definitely be very beautiful."

"Okay, okay, let's do it together then." Little Lin Lan swung her cute little legs, then suddenly exclaimed, "Mom and Dad are so amazing!"

The child's topics changed so quickly that Kobayashi Sora, who had a strong logical mind, often couldn't keep up with her daughter's whimsical remarks. "Hmm?"

"Lanlan feels so tired even making a small study," Xiaolin Lan hugged Xiaolin Kongqing's neck. "Mom and Dad must have worked so hard to make such a big room."

Kobayashi Sora felt a warm glow inside, knowing her daughter was being kind to her.

Kobayashi Megumi gently rubbed her daughter's cheek with her finger, "Were you happy when Ranlan was making the little study?"

"I'm so happy!"

“Mom and Dad are the same,” Kobayashi Megumi said gently, her gaze falling on Kobayashi Sora’s face. “When we were building our home, Mom and Dad were just as happy as Ranran.”

"Meow~" Nian Gao, who followed her into the study, made a sound, as if to testify.

Ran Kobayashi blinked, "The rice cake is happy too~"

Rice Cake: "Meow?"

Chapter 997 Arcane Blade

"Mmm~" Kobayashi Ran rested her head on Kobayashi Megumi's lap, her beautiful big eyes half-closed in relaxation.

Megumi Kobayashi lowered her head and gently blew into her daughter's ear, "Whoosh~"

"Wow~" Xiaolin Lan squinted her eyes like a kitten.

"Okay~" Kobayashi Megumi patted her daughter gently, "Your ears are clean now."

"Hmm..." Xiaolin Lan lay on her mother's lap, unwilling to get up, "Aren't we going to continue?"

“Lanlan really likes getting her ears cleaned,” Kobayashi Megumi gently stroked her daughter’s soft hair. “It’s over now.”

There should still be some inside the ear~

"Yes, there are still some."

Ran Kobayashi drawled out her words in a coquettish tone, "Then let's continue, okay~"

“Ears have a self-cleaning ability and will become clean on their own,” Kobayashi Megumi patiently explained. “A moderate amount of earwax can protect Lanlan’s ears, so it’s fine now.”

"Hmm... Lanlan wants to lie down a little longer."

"Sure," Kobayashi Megumi said with a smile, "but Eriri's mom and Utaha's mom will be here soon. Didn't you two make plans?"

"Oh right!" Xiaolin Lan suddenly remembered, "We're going to play in the sand today... Dad!"

"Ready!" Kobayashi Sora appeared in response.

Ran Kobayashi sat up. "Are you really ready?"

"A small backpack, a small water bottle, tissues, wet wipes, iodine, cotton swabs, gauze." Kobayashi Sora picked up the things in her hands, "and a bucket, a shovel mold, and snacks to eat when I'm hungry!"

Xiaolin Lan threw herself into Xiaolin Kongqing's arms, "Daddy is so great!"

"Right~" Kobayashi Sora smiled happily and proudly.

The doorbell rang, and when Kobayashi Megumi opened the door, she saw Kasumigaoka Utaha and Eriri.

"We've come to play with Ranran!" Eriri called out. "Ranran, are you ready?"

"Ready!" Xiaolin Lan changed her clothes, slung her little backpack over her shoulder, and picked up a small bucket filled with tools of various colors. "Let's go!"

"I'll hold it for you." Kasumigaoka Utaha reached out and took the small bucket from Kobayashi Ran's hand.

"Thank you, Shiyu-mama~" Kobayashi Ran and Kobayashi Megumi said goodbye, "I'm off!"

Eriri waved, "Let's go play!"

"Okay, be careful," Kobayashi Megumi instructed. "Don't stay out too late, and remember to come back for dinner."

"Okay~" the three answered in unison.

"Don't eat too many snacks outside," Kobayashi Megumi added, "otherwise you won't be able to eat your meals."

"I know~"

Kobayashi Sora put down her phone and looked at Kobayashi Megumi, who had just closed the door. "Don't worry, they're not little anymore, they'll be fine."

Kobayashi Megumi sat back down on the sofa. "What you're saying makes Utaha and Eriri sound like little kids."

Kobayashi Sora didn't speak, she just looked at her.

Kobayashi Megumi tilted her head, then burst out laughing.

Well... the way Kobayashi Megumi was instructing them just now was pretty much the same as how she would treat children.

"dad."

"Ok?"

Kobayashi Megumi pressed her legs together, gently patting them with her fair hands, "Come here~"

Kobayashi Sora sat down next to Kobayashi Megumi. "What's wrong?"

"Lie down~" Kobayashi Megumi hugged Kobayashi Sora tightly, and Kobayashi Sora rested her head on her lap.

"Mmm~" The soft touch on her face made Kobayashi Sora involuntarily let out a soft moan, as if she were resting on a soft cloud. The faint fragrance of Kobayashi Megumi lingered around her nose, and the familiar body temperature warmed Kobayashi Sora's cheeks through her dress.

"Dad was so envious just now..." Kobayashi Megumi said with a smile, "when I was cleaning Lanlan's ears."

"We've been discovered?"

"It's so obvious~" Kobayashi Megumi gently rubbed Kobayashi Sora's ear. "Ranran likes me cleaning her ears so much, it seems to be because of her father."

"I was worried she wouldn't like it, so I tried all sorts of methods to get her to cooperate," Kobayashi Sora recalled her previous preparations. "I didn't expect Lanlan to be so cooperative."

"Don't rub against my leg while you're talking~" Kobayashi Megumi said softly, pinching Kobayashi Sora's ear. "Be good, I'm going to clean your ear."

"Hmm~" Kobayashi Sora immediately became obedient.

"It's coming~" Kobayashi Megumi picked up the ear pick and applied a little pressure. "Do you need me to go a little slower?"

"Just...just right~" A soft, tinkling sound appeared in her ears, and Kobayashi Sora felt as if her brain was going to go numb. The tingling, numb sensation was mesmerizing.

"You were straining your shoulder again just now. I thought I hurt you."

"Um......"

"I'm so lazy I don't want to talk~"

"Hmm~" Kobayashi Sora responded with a muffled sound.

“The wood feels warmer,” Kobayashi Megumi said, her slender fingers twitching slightly. “I saw online the other day that someone said metal feels different, cool to the touch.”

"is it?"

"But it seems like wood is better..." Kobayashi Megumi paused, "Um... can you hear me?"

"Yes, it's so obvious..."

“Right~” Kobayashi Megumi carefully picked up the ear pick, while Kobayashi Sora had already stretched out her hand, “Look, it’s so big.”

Kobayashi Sora glanced at the earwax in her palm. "Really? It feels like it's been ages since I've seen one this big."

Is it because it hasn't been cleaned in a long time?

"It hasn't been too long..." Kobayashi Sora's voice quickly became muffled again due to Kobayashi Megumi's movements.

"Alright, it's all clean now." Kobayashi Megumi turned the ear pick around and brought the fluffy cotton closer to Kobayashi Sora's ear. "Now it's time for a massage."

With a gentle touch of the fingers, the soft cotton gently scratches.

Kobayashi Sora closed her eyes comfortably.

"You can't fall asleep yet," Kobayashi Megumi gently reminded her. "You need to switch to the other side."

Kobayashi Sora slightly raised her head, then hesitantly turned around.

"Your ears are all red from being pressed down like that." Kobayashi Megumi gently rubbed them. "I always thought they were a little shy here."

Is it because of my breathing?

“Part of it is~” Kobayashi Megumi said, twirling her ear pick between her fair fingers. “When I’m facing this way, it feels like you’re looking at my stomach.”

"It looks really good!"

"Don't say it out loud," Kobayashi Megumi said, her face slightly flushed. "Hmm... it's much cleaner here than over there."

"Today is a victory for the left ear."

Kobayashi Megumi laughed, "Don't use earwax for a competition!"

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