Mom traced the na written in the handbook with her finger.
The third child for them. Hyoudou Issei.
"Your father chose the na 'Issei,' you know? Because he wanted him to live with the utmost sincerity (Issei). ...Though, he's turned out to be such a pervert that I'm afraid he's not quite living up to such a dignified na."
We could only give her a wry smile at that.
But I think Big Brother grew up to be the kindest person in the world. He might be a bit too much of a lecher, but he's kinder than anyone I know. I think Mom knows that, too.
Mom smiled warmly.
"Seeing how you all react to him, maybe he isn't failing his na after all. He's beco so dependable, and he thinks more deeply than he lets on... He's grown into a man in ways we don't even see. And yet, he's still my darling son. It's a strange thing."
"Was the birth difficult?" I asked.
"Oh, heavens yes! It hurt so much I thought, 'I'm actually going to die!'"
"I-it hurts that much...?" Asia stamred.
"It's the path every mother walks. Venelana-san told she had a hard ti when she had Rias-san, too."
Rias looked surprised. "You spoke with my mother about such things?"
"Hehe, we're 'Mom-friends,' after all! Anyway, no matter how much ti passes, your child is always your baby."
Mom winked and turned the pages of the album. It started with Big Brother as a baby and followed his growth. There were solo shots of him, and family photos of the three of them.
Then, from a certain page onward, the family grew by one. It was the date I had co into this world.
Mom looked at with tender eyes.
"And from here, I gained a daughter. Hyoudou Miu—our daughter. Our precious, truly precious daughter."
When I first t them, I was terrified I wouldn't be accepted. Even with Issei there, I was scared. Would they accept soone—sothing—as mysterious as ?
But Mom and Dad never made a face. They called family. They called their daughter. They gave my na.
I am Miu, daughter of Sirius, the Demon King of Ast-Arde. That is a fact that will never change, and one I never want to change. Being Sirius's daughter—my father's daughter—is my pride.
But the Mom and Dad who call daughter now are also my precious family.
Mom stroked my hair and smiled gently.
"Miu, you are our daughter. Even if we don't share blood, even if I didn't give birth to you, you are our precious girl. That will never change, no matter where you are or what happens."
In that mont, sothing hot traced down my cheek.
It wasn't sadness. There wasn't a shred of pain in my heart.
I was just... just so happy. We had lived as a family for years, but hearing it said like that again... I was so, so happy!
Mom turned her gaze to Asia.
"And Asia-chan, too. You call us Mother and Father. To us, you are also our precious daughter."
"....!"
Being called 'daughter' so directly, Asia's tears began to fall uncontrollably. She let out a sob and lunged into Mom's arms, weeping into her chest.
"Yes...! I am your daughter...! I'll stay with you forever...!"
Mom stroked Asia's hair with a gentle, wry smile.
"Goodness, such a crybaby. Issei will scold if he finds you like this. But... I'm truly happy now. Issei was born and grew up so strong. Miu ca to us, then Asia-chan, then Rias-san. Now, I have so many daughters."
Mom whispered as if reflecting on a long journey.
"It's been a long road. A truly long one. But perhaps our lives were ant for this happiness. When I think of it that way, all the struggles were worth it... or sothing like that."
She said it jokingly, but I knew she ant it. Her smile was that of soone who truly felt blessed. You can't fake a smile like that.
"..."
I thought I saw a shadow near the living room door... Was that...?
I seed to be the only one who noticed. Mom put her hands on our shoulders.
"Please look after Issei, okay? He can be quite stubborn... he might push himself too hard in places we can't see. I want to be his support, too. But the only thing we can really do is protect the ho he returns to..."
Mom sighed. I—no, we—all took her hands.
"It'll be okay. Big Brother would never do anything to make everyone sad. He'll always co back to us. No matter what."
"That's right," Rias added firmly. "We are the comrades and family who support Issei. We may not match his strength, but we are the ones who have fought by his side."
"And if Issei-san gets hurt, I'll be the one to heal him!" Asia declared through her tears.
[Miu Side: Out]
I had slipped into my room and collapsed face-down on my bed. I lay there... and I cried.
I had overheard Miu and the others talking in the living room. Since they were talking about , I'd gotten curious and eavesdropped a little...
I didn't know. I never knew how my parents felt. I never knew the depth of the emotions they poured into raising , their only son.
The babies who ca before —my older brothers or sisters. If things had been different, I might have had a sibling to look up to.
Hearing Mom's story, a flood of mories rushed back to , and I couldn't stop the tears from falling.
"...Are you crying?"
A voice called out. I looked up to see a woman with fiery red hair standing there—Ignis.
I wiped my eyes with my sleeve and muttered, "I just didn't know. I didn't know the feelings Mom had when she gave birth to . I didn't know how much Dad had been waiting for to be born. I only found out today."
"I see." Ignis nodded and sat down on the edge of the bed beside . She stroked my cheek and smiled.
"A parent's love is incredibly deep. They care for their children far more than the children ever realize. People say a mother is strong, and it's the absolute truth, you know?"
Ignis gave a little chuckle.
A mother is strong, huh? She's right about that. I feel like I could live a thousand years and never win against her. Actually, that goes for Dad, too.
"Issei, you were born as a blessing. Not by so god, but by being loved by your father and mother. To be brought into this world with that love... that is true happiness."
"Yeah... I guess so."
"Your father and mother... every ti you go to the battlefield, their hearts feel like they're being squeezed tight. But they don't stop you, because they know it's what you want. If they stopped you, you would live with a regret that would never fade. So, they suppress their own feelings for your sake."
For my sake... Co to think of it, we'd had a similar talk just before Loki attacked. Mom had tried to stop with tears in her eyes, but Dad had understood my resolve... Dad's heart must have been screaming just as loudly as Mom's.
"I'm a pretty terrible son, aren't I...?" I whispered.
Suddenly—Ignis reached out and pinched both of my cheeks, pulling hard!
"Ow-ow-ow-ow-ow! What are you doing!? What are you doing!?"
I tried to scramble away, but she wouldn't let go! Since when was Ignis this strong?!
After I struggled for a bit, she finally released . Ugh, my face is stinging...
As I rubbed my cheeks, Ignis pointed a finger at .
"Honestly, you just don't get it. You coming ho safely—that is your act of filial piety. To them, the ordinary days spent with you, the girls, and the rest of the family... that is their happiness."
"....!"
"Do you understand? If you're grateful to them, then just keep smiling by their side. That's more than enough."
...
...
...Crap. I was going to cry again.
This "Useless Goddess" is actually acting like a goddess! This "Lustful Onee-san" is actually acting like a big sister!
Dammit, the tears won't stop... A double-whammy of emotions!
I wiped my eyes and gave a firm, smiling nod. "Yeah!"
Ignis bead, looking satisfied with my answer.
Man... I'm getting soft. Am I getting old? No, wait, I'm still a teenager!
Still, whenever Ignis says sothing actually profound, it really hits ho. In a good way. It's genuinely moving!
...That was my mistake. I let my guard down.
While still smiling, Ignis suddenly shoved down onto the bed! Before I knew it, she had produced chains from nowhere and was shackling my wrists and ankles to the corners of the bed!
"Wh-what?!"
"Ufufu~. I thought this would be the perfect chance to try sothing out! ☆"
Ignis reached into her clothes and pulled out—a Gender-Swap Gun?!
"Wait, hey! You were hiding that?!"
"Eh? You call that hiding? Hmph, against , that little hiding spot didn't stand a chance! Now then... Gender Swap! ♪"
ZAP-ZAP-ZAP-ZAP-ZAP!
"GYAH!"
The beam from the muzzle caught dead center! In the next instant, my hair lengthened, my body softened and curved... and my breasts surged in size!
I'm a girl again?! Why has this been happening so much lately?!
Looking at my female form, Ignis licked her lips. A chill ran down my spine!
"Now then... Girl-Issei..."
Ignis began to crawl toward slowly. I tried to back away, but the chains kept pinned.
"No... no, no, no! Wait! Calm down! Do you really think there's a demand for moaning?!"
"There is for !"
"You idiot! Weren't you just attacking Tiamat the other day?!"
"That was then, this is now. Besides, Girl-Issei is just so cute. Your breasts are huge, and you look so... appetizing. So, with that said..."
"Hey... wait... you idiot... s-stop! STOOOOP!"
"It's ti to eat! Thanks for the al!"
"NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!"
I did it again! ☆
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