C2 Part108

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Natsuki and Akio turned to each other

and nodded. Kiri watched the two of their ears droop, then smiled at

Touya.

“Touya. These children seem to be fond of

you.”

“…………”

The reason he was unable to

immediately reply—we’ll always be together, wasn’t because he

didn’t want to live in this house. He may revert back to a normal

cat, and be unable to become a resident of the world of ayakashi. If that

happened, he would disappoint Akio and Natsuki’s expectations, so he couldn’t assert anything definitively. He couldn’t help being

frustrated about being unable to remember his true self.

When

it was eventually time for afternoon snacks, Natsuki and Akio carried

out the kuzumochi the maid, Kudou-san, made. The soft, chewy

kuzumochi was delicious. Since Natsuki and Akio ate too much, they

fell asleep, purring on top of he tatami. Once Touya

finished eating, he headed toward the kitchen in order to clean up

the dishware. He thought perhaps he would be able to meet Kudou-san,

but there was already no one in the kitchen. The utensils that seemed

to be used to make the kuzumochi had already been cleaned and neatly

put away. He had been told Kudou-san was shy and wouldn’t let themself be seen until they were used to him, but being taken care of like

this everyday without being able to even greet Kudou-san troubled him.

“Um……Kudou-san.”