Huh?
Yes, it’s Qi, isn’t it? I felt the same intensity from that shout earlier
Koyomi-chan said.
No, I’m just in 6th Kyu though
Like, I’m just an elementary school student attending swimming classes by shoving my face to the water.
All my lessons were just how to escape from enemy attacks.
If I recall correctly, there’s the breathing technique training with Michi.
She always does that when using Shingetsu.
We’re matching our breaths without sex.
I think that’s proper training for kneading Qi
Luna said.
Michi-san is starting a new training after learning hints from our shrine maiden training. Yomi-oneesama and we are learning from Kudou style as well
Michi’s Qi martial arts and the Miko power have excellent compatibility.
Edie-san’s giving her opinions as well. Michi-san said that Kuromori-Kudou style will be stronger
Yeah, Michi’s using both research and training to create a new style for herself.
Everyone has their dreams. Katsuko-san and Michi-san as well
Koyomi-chan said.
I also have a dream, you know!
Yukino, who’s been silent all this time, speaks up.
i want to start a showbusiness production
Huh?
I mean, with Francie. Snatch can’t join us. A production office with a gay and a woman! Mufufu
i see.
I’ll earn and become the top of the showbusiness that nobody can touch
What kind of summit is that?
i, Ai also has a dream
Ai’s lured in and speaks up.
Anyway, for now, it’s to become better in making pastries. I’ll do my best so that everyone says that what I make is delicious. I can’t think of anything else for now
Ai seems to have cut the discord with her classmates.
I see. Good luck
I said.
O-Okay
Ai smiled bashfully and said.
Everyone has beautiful dreams
Koyomi-chan looks at Ai’s mother.
Therefore, Auntie, it’s okay to have a dream of your own too
Ai’s mother.
But, I’m already. Already what?
Koyomi-chan asks.
But I’m going 40 soon Your age has nothing to do with it. After all, aren’t you still alive? But. Get yourself a dream, anything will do
I feel Koyomi-chan’s gentle ‘power.’
She must be using her Miko power to heal.
But, I don’t think I have the courage to start up a shop even if I learn how to make pastry together with you. I’m scared of making something my own and selling it But, if you make the pastry, everyone will eat it
Koyomi-chan said.
I want to eat Auntie’s bread too Ai, I want to eat them too, Mama Ai?
Ai’s mother looks at her daughter.
Ai and Mama, making pastries together, comparing the taste. I want to do that with Mama
It’s not just her mother making something for her.
Please eat the bread I make too
Koyomi-chan smiles.
It’s fun, I’m sure that everyone will do it during tea-time Yeah, I think it will be fun, Mama You girls.
Ai’s mother, Ai, and Koyomi-chan pile their hands together.
That’s right. I think that you should fulfill your dreams like that
Katsuko-nee speaks gently.
I think that’s much better than when you were facing inwards, pouring your love only to your daughter
The three having a tea party is also a good dream.
Are you guys done? Well then, I just finished preparing tea, let’s take a break!
Nei pours coffee from the coffee maker to the cups.
We still haven’t eaten lunch, let’s go eat the remaining pastries, and we still have to clean up the bakery
Nei lost her mother, and so she’s weak when participating in this kind of talk.
I’ll help out Thanks, Yo-chan! No coffee for me. I’m avoiding stimulants
Yukino’s thinking of her child for sure.
What about milk? Yeah, I’ll get them from outside. Anyone else wants something?
Outside the door is the cafeteria. They should have some drinks in the vending machine.
Looks like none, now hurry up and go, idiot! Yeah sure
I went out to buy milk for Yukino.
Then.
We ate lunch somewhat late.
Kiyohara-san, have some of this as well
Katsuko-nee suggests other bread, but Ai’s mother only eats the irregular shaped that Ai made.
mama, the lunch box Katsuko-san makes is delicious too I see. Let’s take some then
She finally got the chopsticks on the lunchbox.
Speaking of which, I never heard Ai-chan’s mother’s name
Yukino suddenly asks.
Now that she mentioned it.
Right. I mean, Ai-chan’s mom is now our friend.yup, friend! We’d like to know your name
Nei said.
I’m Kiyohara Makoto
Makoto-san said.
Huh? Ai and Makoto?
Nei’s startled.
Wait, is the father named Naoya? Huh, what?
Why does the father have to be Naoya?
I mean, that’s Makoto Naoya. Nei-oneesama, if Kana-san were here, she’ll get angry at you
Luna seems astounded.
Luna seems to found the source after reading Nei’s mind.
Oh, another otaku knowledge?
Yukino gives Nei a disgusted look.
What now?
Nei gets sullen.
My husband is Kazuhiro
Makoto-san makes a gloomy face.
Huh? Kiyohara Kazuhiro?
Yukino’s the one to react this time.
yes, Papa’s Kazuhiro, what about it?
Ai asks curiously.
Ha! Isn’t that guy in professional rehab?
Yukino nods to herself. Luna doesn’t even retort.
I’ll talk to my husband tonight
Makoto-san said
mama? I knew that I shouldn’t let it continue
Makoto-san didn’t marry her husband out of love.
Ai’s not the daughter of the husband.
The husband married Makoto-san to climb the corporate ladder, that’s why their family is cold, the husband doesn’t even live in their house.
He goes to work and returns home every week, it’s to show that our family is okay. During weekends, he goes mountain climbing with his friends. All he does when at home is sleep and then head out again
They’re that kind of household. Thus, Makoto-san concentrated all her love to her daughter.
I never made love with my husband other than our wedding night
Only one time, to create an alibi for Ai’s conception.
i want to talk to Papa too
Ai said.
I decided to join the ‘bread course’ even if Papa opposes, but, I’d like to tell him myself
Ai looks at me.
Ai made that decision herself
Her smile is still trembling, but she speaks it with firm resolution.
Yeah, you did
I’m glad about Ai’s growth.
Well then, once we’re done cleaning up, let’s all go to Ai-chan’s house!
Nei said.
What do you think, Ai-chan? We’ll leave early today, and since it will be some time waiting in your home, let’s go clean up before your father comes home!
Right, since we have the time.
Right. Makoto-san, I’ll help you clean up the house
Katsuko-nee said.
Also, let’s greet your husband with a dinner prepared!
Huh, Katsuko-nee?
Either way, you probably neglected him in that regard, haven’t you?
Makoto-san’s marital relationship must be like that.
How do you contact your husband usually?
Katsuko-nee’s treating Makoto-san as a friend now.
i just send him a mail. We promised to make calls only when it’s emergency Then send her a mail. We have something important to talk about Ai, so please come home as soon as possible.
Huh?
But, my husband’s coming home from Sendai, I don’t think he can go back fast But if he takes his time, he’ll eat dinner outside, won’t he?
Katsuko-nee smiles.
If he’s in a hurry, he can grab some light snack, but he would have enough room for dinner. Men have a heavy diet need after all