Child's Mom took the child's hand again. "Let's go."
"We shouldn't disturb Big Brother while he's buying ice cream."
As she spoke, Child's Mom started walking.
But she didn't manage to take a step.
Because...
She felt resistance from the hand in hers.
Child's Mom looked back.
"Nannan."
"Last time you did that, Mom bought him ice cream."
A familiar scene played out again.
Anyone would have wanted to touch it, just to make sure such a beautiful Great White Fox was real, and that its fur felt warm and soft...
Because of that, Big Boy had even made a fuss, saying he wanted to raise a red Great White Fox.
He looked a little confused, as though he understood some of it but not all.
"N-Nannan."
"We shouldn't get in Little Brother's way."
How could she give someone an ice cream she'd licked until it was all lumpy and uneven...
Big Boy blinked.
"Your ice cream is about to drip."
"...Oh."
It wasn't as if she'd said no.
Besides, the child was very open about what she liked and disliked.
She had no idea where she could find water nearby to wash the child's hands...
She said each word distinctly. "Don't give other people food you've already eaten."
Child's Mom gave a simple explanation.
"Big Brother."
Child's Mom: ...
"Didn't Mom tell you..."
Such a beautiful Great White Fox...
In the end, the cartoon they put on and some sweet candy finally got Big Boy to stop giving them the silent treatment.
Out here, all she could do was wipe the child's hands with tissues and get them clean on the surface.
Seeing Big Boy open his mouth again, Child's Mom quickly cut him off. "We'll discuss this when we get home."
Great White Fox