Not only were the siblings wearing raincoats, but little Corgi was dressed in a full set of rain gear, too.
A transparent raincoat and tiny rain boots.
"Do you bring fried dough sticks out even on rainy days?"
Xiao Xiao smiled.
"Big Brother!"
The two children finally recognized Xiao Xiao.
"It's you!"
"Mm."
Huge smiles spread across the children's faces. "We brought fried dough sticks out to play."
"Rainy days are great."
Rainy days, which many adults found annoying, delighted children.
"Fried Dough Sticks likes rainy days, too."
"We can jump in puddles."
The two children chimed in one after the other, growing more and more excited as they talked.
"Are you two here by yourselves?"
When the children had finished talking, Xiao Xiao spoke.
"And Fried Dough Sticks."
The two children answered in unison.
"Woof, woof~"
Fried Dough Sticks obligingly barked once.
Xiao Xiao couldn't help laughing.
"Yes, yes, you're here too."
"Sorry."
"I forgot about you."
"Did you come out on your own?"
"Did you tell an adult?"
Xiao Xiao continued asking.
It wasn't very safe for two such young children to be out by themselves, even with a dog accompanying them.
The two children exchanged guilty glances.
"...We did."
Xiao Xiao: ...
"Don't lie."
That lie was far too obvious.
The two children lowered their heads.
"The adults at home will be worried if they realize you're not there."
Xiao Xiao sighed softly.
"They won't know."
"They're not home."
The two children lifted their heads to argue.
Xiao Xiao looked at the two children.
They quickly lowered their heads again, sheepish.
They mumbled, "We've only been out for a little while."
"We'll be home soon."
Xiao Xiao shook his head slightly.
"I'll