The shadows of leaves swayed across the schoolyard with the breeze. The bell rang through the school, and Yoshino's classroom instantly grew noisy.
"All right, that is all for this morning's class. Everyone, rember to hand in the career survey forms I just passed out by tomorrow."
(Career survey…)
After eating lunch together with Natsumi and the others, Yoshino returned to her seat. Unlike usual, she did not use the remaining break ti to rest. Instead, she stared at the survey form on her desk, deep in thought.
However, she was not lost because she did not know what path to take.
Quite the opposite. Since long ago, she had already decided what she wanted to do.
(I want to beco soone like Yumi obaa-chan… Can I write that?)
A little unease appeared on Yoshino's small face.
(No… If I write it like that, the teacher will be confused… I have to write sothing more serious and specific.)
Yoshino then began to think seriously from the beginning.
(Cleaning the house, preparing three als for everyone every day, taking care of the daily life of everyone living there… Landlady? But obaa-chan does not charge everyone rent… Maid? Uu… That does not seem right either…)
"Mm? What is wrong, Yoshino? You look so troubled. Is sothing bothering you?"
"Yoshinon… Actually…"
After hesitating for a mont, Yoshino quietly told the rabbit puppet in her hand about her worries.
"What, so that is all? Yoshino-chan really is a little airhead. The answer is simple. Obaa-chan is actually…"
The rabbit puppet whispered into Yoshino's ear for a while, and Yoshino imdiately showed a look of sudden realization.
"I-I see…"
Yoshino took a ballpoint pen from her pencil case and wrote on the survey form.
[Housewife.]
Then the next day, Yoshino was called to the office by her horoom teacher for a talk.
…
"I did not expect the teacher to suspect you were in so early romance—Pfft, s-sorry, Yoshino. I do not an to laugh at you."
On the way ho from school, after hearing Yoshino explain what had happened, Mana turned her head away, trying not to laugh.
"Uu…"
Yoshino's face instantly turned red, and she lowered her head in embarrassnt.
"Hey, hey! Do not laugh at Yoshino-chan ! Becoming a housewife is not the sa thing as becoming a bride. That teacher is the one imagining strange things!"
Yoshinon waved its tiny fists indignantly. Beside them, Natsumi tried to comfort her.
"I-It is fine! Yoshino! When I wrote 'NEET' and 'ho security guard' on my form, I was also dragged to the student guidance room and lectured for a while. It is really nothing serious."
"No, I think Natsumi really does need to reflect on that."
Mana retorted with a speechless expression.
"Um… Mana… What did you write on your survey?"
After finally calming down, Yoshino asked curiously.
"? I just wrote that I will continue to high school normally."
Mana shrugged and answered casually.
"After all, we have only just entered our third year of middle school. This survey is probably just a kind of formal practice. If anything, a student like you who answers seriously is the rare one, Yoshino."
"I see…"
Hearing this, Yoshino looked a little disappointed.
"No, no. I am not saying that is a bad thing."
Mana scratched her cheek and explained with a bitter smile.
"On the contrary, I think being able to think seriously about the future so early is sothing very impressive."
"I-I am not impressive…"
Yoshino shook her head shyly, then looked down at the road ho and spoke with quiet emotion.
"I just… When I see obaa-chan preparing food for us every day on ti, doing the laundry, cleaning the rooms… welcoming us ho at the door every day… patiently talking with us no matter what worries we have… I feel that obaa-chan is truly amazing."
"…Mm."
"That is certainly true."
Natsumi and Mana both nodded without thinking.
"But… obaa-chan is already old. She cannot keep taking care of us like this forever… Everyone will also grow up sooner or later, and beco busy with their own jobs and lives… So I want to share as much of obaa-chan's burden as I can, and protect this ho in her place…"
"I see. Yoshino, you really are amazing."
Looking at Yoshino's firm expression, Mana could not help but say so from the bottom of her heart.
"Mm? Natsumi, why did you suddenly kneel on the ground?"
"T-Too bright! I feel like my soul is about to be purified into ash…" (TL:ahhhh too Natsumiii)
And so, in the middle of that ordinary laughter and teasing, Yoshino returned ho.
"I am back."
"Welco ho~"
As always, the one who welcod them was Yumi's gentle, kindly smile.
"Obaa-chan! Do not forget to cut Muku's hair today!"
At that mont, Mukuro, who had returned ho earlier, ran down from the second floor and clung to Yumi, acting spoiled.
"All right, all right~ But obaa-chan is still cooking. Can we do it a little later?"
Yumi stroked Mukuro's head and answered helplessly.
"Uu… Muku understands."
Hearing this, Mukuro looked a little disappointed, but still nodded obediently.
"—U-Um!"
Seeing this, Yoshino suddenly called out to Mukuro and asked nervously,
"If… If it is all right… could I help cut your hair?"
Hearing those words, everyone showed a surprised expression.
"Hmm… Yoshino will cut Muku's hair?"
Mukuro tilted her head. After thinking for a while, she gave a small nod.
"Very well. Though there is slight unease, Muku is willing to trust Yoshino."
Yoshino nodded in delight.
"I… I will do my best!"
…
That night, Yoshino ca to the hallway on the first floor, letting the cool breeze calm her slightly excited heart.
Just now, in Mukuro's room, she had cut Mukuro's hair in obaa-chan's place.
Mukuro's hair was very beautiful. Not only was it smooth and soft, when it was let down, it looked like the Milky Way had fallen into the human world. It was so moving that Yoshino could not help but feel a little envious.
Because of that, Mukuro usually only asked obaa-chan to cut her hair.
"Yoshino… You are here."
At that mont, Yumi, dressed in casual clothes, slowly walked over and gently sat down beside Yoshino.
"How did it go…? Did the haircut go smoothly?"
"Mm… I was very nervous because I was afraid of making a mistake… But Mukuro seed very happy…"
Yoshino smiled and nodded. Then Yoshinon, the rabbit puppet, let out a loud laugh and said proudly,
"Hahaha! Not only that, obaa-chan! Mukuro-chan even said that if there is another chance, she hopes Yoshino will cut her hair again! How about that? Amazing, right?"
Hearing this, Yumi could not help showing a relieved smile.
"I did not expect Mukuro to say that… You really have grown a lot. Thank you, Yoshino, for helping obaa-chan so much…"
"N-No, it was nothing…"
Hearing Yumi's praise, Yoshino shyly lowered her head. A small happiness quietly rose in her heart.
"Hmph hmph, that goes without saying. Yoshino-chan is already a mature adult! Yumi obaa-chan, if you have any worries, you can always discuss them with us too. Right, Yoshino-chan?"
Hearing Yoshinon's words, Yoshino nodded firmly.
"Mm! Yoshino… will do her best to help."
"Thank you… But obaa-chan does not have any worries right now. Seeing you all grow up healthy… is already enough to make obaa-chan very happy."
Yumi stroked Yoshinon's little head and smiled.
"Eh? Is that so?"
However, the rabbit puppet folded its arms and asked in slight confusion.
"But Yumi obaa-chan, did you not have a nightmare the night before?"
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