Chapter 313

Aside from their looks, their attire was also exceptionally outstanding.

Even though the international airport is full of people at the forefront of fashion from all over the world, the two people's outfits, while not flashy or eye-catching, still managed to capture people's attention at a glance.

Chapter 343 Interesting Personalities and Meeting the Mother-in-Law and Daughter-in-Law.

"I'll be able to see Talent and Ashiri soon, I'm so excited!"

Among them, the man with purplish-black hair, Tong Okura Yusei, smiled and spoke to his wife beside him.

"It's been months since I last saw them. I wonder if they're taking good care of themselves, especially Talent..."

At this point, he frowned slightly and sighed.

"Well, it should be fine, right? Didn't Talent say he's already found a treatment?"

Unlike her husband's gentle voice, Sakurakoji Luna spoke in a calm and composed tone, comforting him.

"He's not the kind of kid who would lie about this, and Ashiri is a good boy. They're both very capable, so there shouldn't be any problems."

"Yes, that's true."

Okura Yusei felt a little relieved.

"Compared to this,"

Sakurakoji Luna looked troubled. "It's the fact that Talent suddenly recognized a younger sister outside that worries me even more... Is that child someone who gets close to others so easily?"

"Hahaha..."

Okura Yusei chuckled dryly in agreement, "Indeed, for the first ten years or so, he barely even left the house, and was very cold to everyone except his family."

"I didn't expect that after only being here for a short time, they would suddenly say they wanted to add another member to our family—it was quite a surprise."

"Hmph, you suddenly said that, I thought you were going to be a grandmother, it really startled me."

Sakurakoji Luna crossed her arms and hummed softly. After a pause, she continued:

"He definitely did it on purpose! That kid's language skills have become quite... interesting... who did he inherit that from?"

"No matter how you look at it, you've inherited it from Luna, haven't you?"

Okura Yusei slightly opened his eyes and glanced away.

"Don't talk nonsense! I only act this way with people I like and want to be close to!"

"..."

"Well, whatever, it's not a bad thing to have another family member. After all, it's been months since I've seen my children again, I'm in a great mood!"

Soon, putting those thoughts aside, she smiled and expressed her true feelings.

"Indeed,"

Okura Yusei nodded with satisfaction, "Keep it up, Manchester Desu!"

[Note: This is a homophone for a dry joke, meaning something like "full of energy" or "eager to work".]

"I hope my new daughter will be a nice girl—by the way, having a daughter without going through pregnancy would be a first for me... Design inspiration is flowing in endlessly!"

"Then you should draw it right away when you get back -- you must be a Good Child, right? After all, he noticed your Talent."

"Haaah~ that's true, that kid is even more picky than me in some ways."

"However, in some ways they're very indiscriminate, which can be quite a headache sometimes... Ah! I think I see them! Are they those over there? Talent's hair is as eye-catching as Luna's, which is a huge help!"

Halfway through the conversation, Okura Yusei spotted the group of people.

"Where? Ah, I saw it too!"

Sakurakoji Luna hurriedly followed and soon spotted the other person as well.

However, the two soon fell silent.

"..."

X 2.

"Ichiyo here too...? I'm not surprised she's here, but who are the other two?"

The couple looked at each other, a bad feeling rising in their hearts at the same time.

"Ah! Elder brother! I see Father and Mother!"

Suddenly, Ashiri, who had been watching the entrance, called out and nudged him.

"Where? Let me see... Ah, really, it's so easy to tell."

"Yes! It's so great that Mother's hair is as eye-catching as Brother's! It's so convenient in times like these!"

Ashiri replied with a smile.

After saying that, she waved vigorously in the direction of her parents.

Well, actually it should be said the other way around, my little sister~

However, he didn't like to correct these minor details in other people's words, so he just let her be.

"Huh? We've arrived already?!"

The other person sitting with them suddenly stood up, looking flustered, and frantically searched around. "Where is it? [The rest of the text appears to be random characters and doesn't translate directly.]"

Yashiro Ichiyo and Hanxiao pointed out the direction to her. "Over there, Mahiru. That beautiful woman with the same hair color as the Young Master is the madam, and the man next to her is the master."

"Ah, is that my foster father and mother... Yueyi Yugui Qixiao (一/@) Sanpao Lu%..."

Seeing the two people who looked exactly like those in the photos that Sakurakoji Sai had shown her, Shiina Mahiru Sakurakoji Talent covered her mouth in surprise.

She looks so young; you can't tell she's aged at all.

At this moment, another person tugged at Sakurakoji Talent's Clothes, her beautiful face showing a conflicted expression.

"Hmm? What's wrong, Ai-chan?"

He looked at the last person in the group with a puzzled expression—that is, Ms. Hoshino Ai.

The thing that Ashiri mentioned earlier was that he suddenly brought these two people along as well.

If they only brought Shiina Mahiru, that would be understandable, since they already knew. But if Hoshino Ai, whom they'd never even heard of, was also there—one can only imagine how flustered the two of them would be later.

"Um, I'm here too... Is that really okay?"

Hoshino Ai hesitated.

Even though she received his advance notice, instructing her to prepare to leave her apartment that evening and to dress up nicely, she did so happily...

But to her utter surprise, it wasn't a date at all! It was meeting the parents!

"There's nothing wrong with it, is there?"

Sakurakoji Talent gently clasped her Hands in his palms and said softly, "Didn't we agree that you're already family?"

"..."

Hoshino Ai stirred slightly, her eyes shimmering with light.

"But... but I'm not ready yet, I don't know what to say, and I didn't prepare a gift in my haste. Will they think I'm clumsy...?"

"It's alright. If I'm not mistaken, they weren't prepared at all."

He chuckled wickedly, as if his scheme had succeeded.

To think that his only goal is his parents is to look down on him too much.

In reality, everyone present, except for himself, was a target of his pranks to satisfy his sadistic desires!

Apart from him, no one knew he would bring these two people with him before the meeting.

"That's right, Ai-chan,"

Shiina Mahiru also expressed her dissatisfaction with a hint of resentment, "My Talent Brother didn't tell me anything, and I wasn't prepared at all..."

"Mahiru-chan..."

Hoshino Ai looked at Shiina Mahiru, her face unconsciously burning.

Today was also their first meeting, and they learned about each other's identities and their relationship with Sakurakoji Talent.

At first, the two inevitably felt awkward with each other, but because of another bombshell he dropped, they didn't even have time to feel awkward before they were brought here.

Now, the two of them only felt a sense of shared misfortune.

After exchanging a few words, the group walked towards the two individuals.

Soon, the two sides met up.

"Father! Mother! It's been so long, Desu!"

Ashiri was the first to greet them, and he gave them an excited hug.

"Oh, oh! Ashiri, it's been so long! Seeing that you're still as adorable as ever makes me feel relieved."

"Yes, our daughter is still so adorable. It's so heartwarming. How have you been lately? Are you settling into school?"

"Hi! I'm adapting very well! Uncle, Rumin, and Ichiyo me..."

Although the couple was overjoyed to be reunited with their daughter after so long, it was clear to the onlookers that their gaze and attention were still focused on Sakurakoji Talent and the two girls beside him.

Poor Ashiri... Sakurakoji Talent silently mourned for her for a few seconds.

Those two despicable old men! How dare they ignore my sister!

"It's been a long time, Madam and Master!"

Yashiro Ichiyo also went up and greeted them.

"Ichiyo, it's been a long time!"

Sakurakoji Luna was delighted to meet her, who was like an old friend.

"Thank you so much for taking care of my son and daughter these past few days!"

Okura Yusei also expressed his gratitude.

"No, it is my duty to assist my masters!"

She shook her head.

Finally, unable to bear the resentful and anxious gazes of the two beside him any longer, he knew he couldn't just watch the show anymore. He stepped forward, reluctantly making his presence known. "Welcome back, Father, Mother."

To be honest, he didn't really like this way of addressing him because it was too long, and he also didn't like the suffix "sa-ma," but the upper class paid more attention to etiquette, so there was nothing he could do about it.

He also wants to be like ordinary children and call others casually, Otousan, Okaasan, or even simpler father, mother, mother, ちゃん, はは... etc., isn't that pretty good.

Another point is that, personally, he feels that such titles make him seem a bit young. Perhaps in a few years, he'll use "father" (Chichiue) and "mother" (Hahaue) instead...

Ah, we've gotten a bit off-topic.

"Ah, Talent, long time no see. How have you been lately... And who are these two?"

"Okura Yusei asked."

Couldn't you at least ask a few more questions about how I've been doing? Are you in such a hurry?

Am I really less valuable than them? Oh dear... crying emoji

Ashiri, it seems I'll have to sit at the same table with you, brother.

"This is Shiina Mahiru, the younger sister I mentioned to you before, the one you wanted to take into your home..."

At this point, his face flushed slightly, and he unconsciously scratched it, but the situation had changed somewhat...

"H-Nice to meet you! Godfather! Godmother! I am Shiina... Oops~ I bit my tongue!"

Shiina Mahiru bowed sharply at a 90-degree angle, then quickly covered her mouth and stood up, tears welling in her eyes.

"This child is quite amusing."

A playful smile appeared in Sakurakoji Luna's eyes as she nudged her husband with her elbow.

"Don't say such dangerous things to the new kids..."

Okura Yusei gave her a helpless wry smile, then turned and cleared his throat before gently speaking to Shiina Mahiru:

"You're Mahiru-chan, right? We've heard about what happened to you. Welcome to our home! From now on, we're family, so please don't be so formal!"