Young woman: ...
She curved her lips into a smile.
"Then I'll trade you two candies."
"Would that be okay?"
"Would you be willing?"
"Two candies each."
To be precise, the young woman added that at once.
She didn't want the two children to find a loophole.
The older brother and younger sister exchanged looks.
Then they shook their heads.
How could they...
A candy or two couldn't possibly get them their Transformers or dolls...
The older brother's Transformer and the younger sister's doll were both their treasures.
No matter how many more candies...
It still wouldn't do.
The younger sister even started to feel a little angry.
The older brother's face also grew wary.
"Auntie, don't even think about taking my Transformer or my sister's doll."
"We won't give them to you."
Young woman: ...
She smiled. "Right?"
"Put yourselves in his shoes."
"You could give Big Brother as many lollipops as you wanted, but he still wouldn't give you his pet."
"Big Brother would also be angry if you tried to take his pet."
"So after Big Brother turns you down, you should give up."
"Otherwise, people will think you're annoying."
"Understand?"
"...Oh."
The older brother nodded.
The younger sister was still a little reluctant.
"But, Auntie..."
Her big, watery eyes filled with longing. "I really like White Fluff..."
"I want it."
"White Fluff already has an owner."
The young woman shook her head.
"You can't have it."
"Be good."
She reached out and patted the little girl's head.
"Besides..."
"Would Mom let you keep a pet?"
"And you're already asking for one?"
The younger sister's crestfallen expression froze.
Oh, right.
"...I forgot..."
"Forgot?"
The young woman laughed and shook her head.
"You."
She reached out and smoothed the stray hairs