"Is it okay for me to cry?"
"You pervert, you'd be happier if I just left it alone, right?"
Hajime started cursing carelessly as usual, but the next moment, he was in a state of panic.
“…Wow, that’s too much. Wow, but since Master wishes this, there’s nothing I can do. I’ll give in.”
Tio staggered away, giving off a fragile vibe, as if she would disappear at any moment.
Hajime screamed in his heart, "You're not that kind of person!", and seeing Tio really cry, Hajime felt very guilty.
"Hey, Kaori! You've been annoying me since just now! Why are you attacking me? And the power is serious! That's not the staff technique a healer should use!"
“Waaaaaaaaa, Hajime-kun said I was annoying. Hajime-kun is an idiot, why can’t you understand my feelings!?”
Kaori said this with tears streaming down her face, and then she used her amazing skills to stab three parts of her body, including the forehead, throat and heart, almost simultaneously in the time it took her to stab with the stick.
(A three-stage thrust! Are you a certain captain of the Shinsengumi?!)
Hajime cursed internally, barely deflecting every thrust with his prosthetic arm. Simultaneously, he unleashed anchor bolts, deftly manipulating them to wrap around Kaori's body. Though bound by the strong steel wire, Kaori still managed to fire countless chains of light in retaliation.
Hajime immediately hugged Yue, who was clinging to him, and took evasive action. Yue seemed to have misunderstood something, and she buried her face in Hajime's chest and shouted, "Hate, Hajime is so intense."
"I have been abandoned by my master... Since that's the case, even if it's just a done deal, it's fine."
Having lost her abnormal personality, Tio was complaining to herself under the tree, only to see her slowly stand up and begin to undress.
Tio began to expose herself outdoors, Kaori cried and shot her amazing bondage skills (?). Yue clung to Hajime's waist with both hands and feet, motionless, lost in her own fantasy world. Shia continued to lecture the tree...
"Dad~sisters~"
"Myuu, remember not to drink too much. Promise Daddy not to become like your sisters."
"I understand~~ But it was Dad who made them drink, right~~"
"Yes, I'm sorry!"
It's rare for a monster from the abyss to apologize.
For a while, the fantastical cherry blossom viewing scene turned into a chaotic mess. The only sounds were Hajime's cries, trying to sober up the drunken women, and the voice of the little girl in the tree desperately calling out for her father.
Unforgettable warmth
In the reflection of the setting sun, there is a petite figure on the pier blown by the sea breeze.
Since the "Maritime City of Enison" lies in the very center of the ocean, the town's outer edges are lined with docks. However, that petite figure always arrives at erratic times and sits on the dock facing the mainland. Afterwards, she does nothing but gaze towards the mainland, remaining in a daze for hours.
As if missing someone, or waiting for someone to come and greet him, he just stares quietly into the distance.
That girl, Myuu, gave off a somewhat mature impression, not quite childish. She was quite famous in the [Maritime City of Enison].
She and her mother Remia were already well-known for their beauty, but since the recent commotion, she has become even more noticeable.
Therefore, seeing Myu sitting alone on the dock today, the residents of Enison who were cleaning up after work looked at her worriedly from time to time.
"Is Xiao Miao okay?"
"She's been like this every day since that guy left."
"Damn it, he actually made Xiao Miao show that expression, that damn white-haired guy!"
"That's right, I'm so envious of Xiao Miao calling me daddy—ah, being called daddy by Xiao Miao, yet he abandons me and leaves."
"Yeah, he's not fit to be a father. If I were a father, I would never do such a thing... I might as well be her father—"
"Hey, a useless guy like you who keeps saying 'Eh, my annual income is too low?', how could you possibly become the remarriage partner of Myuu-chan's father, Remia? Have some self-awareness, okay?"
"Your words are too harsh! Can't you be more tactful? I'm hurt!"
The young man from the Sea People tribe who had volunteered to be Myuu's father, placed his hand on his chest and jumped into the sea. He must have been using the salt in the seawater to mitigate the saltiness of the fluid flowing from his eyes.
The men of the Sea People tribe ignored him, and the thought of that hateful guy who suddenly appeared and became Myu's father came to their minds. He made Remia feel quite favorable towards him, and he came out of nowhere.
The men of Enison were secretly competing to become Remia's remarriage partner. For them, this situation was a bolt from the blue, and the culprit was the white-haired boy with an eyepatch.
He can destroy docks with a single step, and he's accompanied by numerous beautiful women and maidens. Even the legendary black dragon obeys his orders. Just complain, and he releases heart-freezing pressure. Just wave around him, and he unleashes a powerful flash of light accompanied by an explosive sound. He's truly a brutal fellow.
“…That guy is so scary.”
"My lifespan has definitely been shortened."
"I was just complaining a little bit, but you're really taking it too far."
"Well, I was just setting a trap on the dock, trying to dig a hole in that guy's swimsuit. And he bombed me. What a lunatic."
"I just wanted to feed him some rotten fish, but he not only shocked me but also threw me a hundred meters away. He's really narrow-minded."
The white-haired, eye-patch-wearing boy had instilled a deep sense of fear and superiority in the men's hearts. Despite their inner fear, they complained, trying to mask their inner terror. They didn't notice the way the women of Enison looked at them, as if they genuinely felt they were worthless.
And they didn't realize that there was another person who heard what they said, and that person was the little girl from Enison.
"Are you talking about Daddy?"
“Uuuuu!?”
"Xiao Miu, when did you come here!?"
Myuu came up beside them without them noticing, and the men were startled. Little Myuu, standing at their feet, smiled, showing the adorable smile that the residents of Enison loved.
I smiled...but for some reason, it felt a little scary.
"Are you guys talking about Dad? What's going on?"
Myu innocently asked again, but the men were speechless. After all, they knew they couldn't speak ill of that despicable man in front of Myu; they still had some sense of propriety. But that man had taken the hearts of the mother and daughter they were pursuing, so they didn't want to say anything that would flatter him.
The cowardly men put on concealed smiles and tried to change the subject, but the next moment, their expressions froze.
"Ah! I get it! It's about that time when you wanted to fight with dad, but he didn't take you seriously and you were easily defeated! That was really funny!"
“Guaaaa!”
The man who was knocked down easily fell down with his hands on his chest.
"Eh? Isn't that so? Hmm~ah, I get it! It was that time you tried to play a 'trivial' prank on Dad, but got beaten away! That was pretty funny too! Mom even laughed and said, 'You're so petty!'"
“Ugh!”
"Wow!"
Several more men collapsed after suffering severe mental trauma.
The girl shooter, Miu, with a smile on her face, shot her opponent through the heart. The men trembled in fear, breaking out in a cold sweat, and retreated continuously.
Yet the girl continued to advance, as if chasing prey. In battle, show no mercy—this was Myuu's favorite teaching from her father.
"Hmm~ But what do you mean by narrow-minded?"
Although Myuu tilted his head in confusion, he still looked at the men who fell or were forced to the dock, sweating profusely, one by one, as if observing them.
Then, she let out an "Ahhh!" as if she had figured something out, and a bright smile appeared on her face.
"I know! It means useless people like uncles!"
Myuu's lovely voice echoed across the sea.
Corpses littered the ground before them, and men collapsed before Myuu, their faces shattered. It was no wonder they were heartbroken to be called "useless" by a four-year-old girl.
Myuu prodded them with a finger. Relaxing without confirming the enemy's life or death would be fatal, so Myuu followed his father's teachings.
"No response, just like a dead body."
A smile appeared on Miao's face, and he turned around and ran away briskly.
Then, all that was left were countless corpses, a refreshing sea breeze, and the women watching the spectacle. While they felt the men had deserved it, seeing the spoiled, lonely-averse Myuu grow so much, the women's faces trembled with fear, thinking, "Myuu is terrifying!"
Miu ran home full of energy. People kept greeting her along the way, saying things like, "Xiao Miu, you look so energetic today!", "Xiao Miu, take this home?", and "Ah, Miu, don't run like that, it's dangerous!" Everyone was concerned about Miu. Although Miu didn't slow down, she still politely stopped to respond.
The Sea People, like other demihumans, have strong bonds with their own kind, and even treat other people's children with the same love as their own. However, their feelings for Myuu seem particularly strong.
While part of the reason was her survival in a desperate situation, the main reason was that Myuu was very approachable, able to make others smile naturally. Although she loved to act like a spoiled child and was afraid of loneliness, one could sense her inner strength. These were perhaps the reasons that attracted others more than just being a child of the same clan.
When the sun almost disappeared on the other side of the horizon, Miao finally arrived home. The aroma of dinner made her move her nose and smell it.
"I'm back!"
"Hey, welcome back, Myuu. Did you go to the dock today too?"
Remia asked Myuu with a smile. Myuu answered while standing on tiptoe and looking at the kitchen table. There was salad, soup, and meat marinated in sauce.
Miao's eyes suddenly lit up.
"All it needs to do now is grill it. Are you going to eat it soon?"
"Mom, you don't understand. You should take a shower first."
"Oh my, is that so?"
Her daughter nodded solemnly in affirmation, and Remia couldn't help but laugh.
"Myuu really likes taking baths."
"Baths are great because baths are 'the pinnacle of human endeavor.'"
"Oh my, hehe."
The daughter actually knew such a difficult term──most likely due to her father's influence, Remia's smile became even wider.
Incidentally, the Sea People don't have the habit of bathing—soaking in hot water. They primarily shower in cold water. Their bodies are adapted to the ocean, so even cold water doesn't bother them. While bathing might be pleasant, it's unlikely to become widespread due to cost and necessity.
However, this home's bathing facilities are fully equipped. Because they were meticulously crafted for his daughter by a peerless master, the bathtub can be filled with hot water at the perfect temperature in just one minute.
The mother and daughter undressed and entered the bathtub together. With the gentle sound of water, they slowly immersed themselves in the hot water, their entire bodies immediately enveloped in a paralyzing warmth.
Remia couldn't help but let out a sexy sound like "Hmm..." If the men who loved Remia were present, there would undoubtedly be a tragic scene of heavy bleeding.
Meanwhile, Myuu also made a sound of endurance, "Hmmmm~", and soaked the hot water up to shoulder height, just as Remia let out a comfortable "Huh~".
“Huh~~ It feels so good~~”
“…Oh my.”
Myu's feelings contained an older man's sentiment, and it was probably due to the bad influence of his father.
After that, whether washing his body or soaking in the tub, Myuu looked exceptionally manly. Remia had corrected this several times, but the results were less than ideal.
After coming out of the bathroom, Myuu immediately ran to the refrigerator that Hajime had made himself and took out milk from it.
There was only one thing she had to do. She stood up straight with her legs spread wide, one hand on her waist, and emptied the entire bottle of milk in one gulp. Her throat gurgled as she drank the milk with a heroic chuckle, leaving a white mustache on her lips. Then she spoke.
"Puha! This is what I live for!"
“…Oh my, seriously, oh my.”
Her father's negative influence was too strong, and Remia's smile seemed to contain a sense of oppression.
Anyway, it was finally time for dinner.
Remia hurriedly finished her dinner at Myuu's urging.
Dinner was yakitori. Not barbecue, but simply yakitori. It had to be skewered, and Myu wouldn't budge on that.
Miao ate the prepared skewers with big mouthfuls.
"Eating skewers after taking a shower, that's justice!"
Hearing Myuu's words, the sense of oppression in Remia's smile intensified. She wondered how she would teach her father a lesson if he returned one day.
It seems that Remia's mother will severely hold Hajime's father accountable for the fact that her daughter was raised like an uncle.
After being rescued from a desperate situation with great difficulty, this was the first time Myuu had tasted warmth and food.
Miao will never forget the warmth and the taste of food at that time.
And even though their time together was brief, Myuu would never forget the strength and gentleness of his beloved father and sister—and his father's broad back.
Short Story Collection Chapter 2: Ordinary Magic School
◆Ordinary Magic Academy 1 After-school tutoring
The flaming orange sunset streamed into the corridor, the last rays of the day casting strong shadows.
In this time of sorrow, peace, and a bit of an eerie moment, the crowds should normally be thinning out and becoming extremely quiet, with only the faint sounds of students engaging in club activities outside. The evidence is that all the classroom doors facing the corridor are tightly closed.
This place, filled with tranquility after school, is a [Magic Academy] in a certain world and country. This [Magic Academy] is the largest in the world, accepting not only nobles but also commoners and demihumans. As long as they pass the entrance exam, anyone can enroll.
Well, after school at the magic academy, in a classroom that should have been empty, there were now two figures.
One was a young man with white hair and an eyepatch. He faced his desk, pen in hand, sweat pouring down his face for some unknown reason. He looked incredibly nervous. Or rather, he looked like he was facing a wild beast, unsure of when he might be preyed upon, desperately trying to escape.
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