Ever since Yucheng brought Chiyo back through Impure World Reincarnation, Ei and Chiyo had been inseparable, just as they had been before. Under Chiyo's subtle influence, the heart Ei had sealed away after weathering so much of life began to thaw, and other emotions appeared on her face much more often.
Their relationship had thus instantly surpassed her relationship with Miko, leaving Miko feeling neglected.
Still, Miko did not mind. After all, her current personality really did not mesh with Ei's. If they spent all day together, their relationship might actually develop problems. This was what people meant when they said distance made the heart grow fonder.
Eula asked quietly from the side, "Chiyo, I heard giving birth hurts a lot. Is that true?"
Chiyo said, "Hurts? I don't think I felt anything. All I seem to remember is waking up the next day and finding that Daoqi had been born just like that. I immediately ran outside with Daoqi to show him off to Ei, Makoto, and Kitsune Saiguu."
Well, it seemed Chiyo's past experience was of no use at all. The physical gap between Oni and humans was simply too great.
From the snippets of Ei and Chiyo's conversation, everyone present could sense that the young Mikoshi Chiyo had actually retained the wild, unrestrained, lively nature of the Oni of old. It was only after experiencing so many people and events that her temperament had gradually mellowed.
Little Klee, who was playing nearby, grew excited when she heard them talking about having babies. "Is Shenhe going to have a baby? That's great! Then I can be a big sister."
Yoimiya, who had been looking after her, reminded her with a smile, "Little Klee, you won't be a big sister. The lady's children won't be in the same generation