After the family of three had a hearty dinner, Kanna climbed down from her chair, then held a storybook, trotted on her short, stubby legs to Satou, tugged at his clothes, and called out in a milky voice: "Satou, I want to hear a story."
As soon as she heard about storytime, Tohru even stopped playing her game, moved two small stools over, one for herself and one for Kanna, and looked at Satou eagerly.
"Alright, alright."
Satou somewhat helplessly took the storybook.
Initially, Satou had bought a storybook and told Kanna stories to coax her to sleep earlier, so he could enjoy some alone time with Tohru.
But later, Kanna grew to love listening to stories, and even Tohru listened with great relish.
Satou turned a page and told the story of the Little Match Girl.
"...Finally, the little girl ascended to heaven in her grandmother's gentle embrace."
"So, what happened after she ascended to heaven?"
Tohru asked.
"Ascending to heaven means... dying."
Satou was a bit speechless. "So, did Grandma strangle her own granddaughter?"
Tohru said with a serious expression.
Satou: "..."
Tohru's comprehension was always unique.
"Satou, is Christmas approaching?"
Kanna suddenly asked, "Saikawa said Santa Claus climbs down the chimney to deliver presents. Is that true?"
"Are you talking about that old man… covered in blood, carrying a large sack filled with various torture instruments, who often climbs into other people's homes through the chimney in the middle of the night?"
Tohru asked.
Satou couldn't help but feel speechless. Why did every story turn into a horror story when Tohru told it? But thinking about it, the weather was indeed getting colder and colder. It was already December, so Christmas was indeed approaching.
"Alright, that's all for today then.
Go to bed early."
Satou patted Kanna's head.
"Me too!"
Tohru also leaned her head over.
Satou was quite speechless, so he also patted her head.
Tohru touched her own head and giggled.
Sometimes, this silly dragon was indeed easily satisfied.
The next day was a rest day. Satou woke up a bit late and found that Erina Nakiri next to him had already gotten up. It seemed she had gone to work.
"After becoming Head Chef, she seems to be busier than before."
He muttered.
After washing up and eating breakfast, Satou originally wanted to take Tohru and Kanna out to play, but recently Tohru had been addicted to games and couldn't extricate herself, dragging Kanna down with her.
After thinking for a moment, he thought of a certain dried-fish senior.
Recently, due to being busy with graduation and tutoring, she hadn't... really been here much.
Satou tried sending her a message, "Do you want to go out and play today?"
Soon, Satou received a reply.
"Okay."
"Where are you?"
"I'm in the next Apartment, reading a novel."
Satou was a bit speechless; he knew this lazy senior sister was right next door, he could have just gone to find her.
Walking to the next Apartment, Kasumigaoka Utaha was indeed sprawled on her bed, reading a novel, in a lazy posture.
However, this lazy posture was beautiful, revealing her full and graceful curves, her hips perky, and her two long legs swinging back and forth, appearing somewhat playful.
Hearing the sound, Kasumigaoka Utaha quickly flipped over, sat on the edge of the bed, placed the novel on her lap, and elegantly brushed her hair, like a cool goddess.
"So, Younger brother-kun, why have you suddenly come to find me, this abandoned woman?"
She asked indifferently, without lifting her head.
Satou couldn't help but roll his eyes at her; it was clearly her who hadn't been around these past few days: The first few chapters were written a bit too lighthearted, so everyone might not be able to adapt to Erina's personality. I will pay attention to this next time.
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