​​​​​​​Chapter 87: Meeting the Parents112Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzg3BEM07E8
Vigne pushed her cart over, her tone serious, her steps quiet but firm. "What are you doing here?" she asked, her expression both surprised and suspicious.112Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPmEOavfrX7
Coming to a supermarket means buying things—what else? To knead instant noodles?112Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZAYcHKs4Av
"Kobayashi’s housewarming party. I’m here to pick up some seasoning," Kouya replied casually. "What about you? You don’t live around here, do you?"112Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHoc9oTp8iH
"B-because I signed up for this supermarket’s membership card…" Vigne said softly, her cheeks tinged pink as she avoided his gaze.112Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfKqwcIUVSM
You came all the way here just because of a membership card?! You really are unusually frugal! That’s some dedication to saving points!112Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFiX1Mr4Wn2
Just then, Kanna finished throwing out the trash and trotted over, her small feet tapping lightly against the floor. The moment Vigne saw her, her expression changed completely. Her cold and serious gaze melted into gentle warmth as she crouched down with delight, her eyes glowing as she reached out and pinched Kanna’s soft cheeks. "Good evening, Kanna-chan! You look adorable as always!"112Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaa0NcJywBT
What’s so great about pinching her face anyway? Is it because she eats so much that her skin’s tighter and springier than most people’s?112Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJMOmNNQI57
"Don’t pinch," Kanna said flatly, eyes deadpan and filled with faint irritation.112Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvSALNqgjaD
Vigne immediately released her, flustered, and stood up straight again. "S-sorry! Couldn’t help it…" She cleared her throat, forcing her usual composed demeanor back into place. "So, your cousin moved nearby?"112Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLPqtTN50TS
"Yeah," Kouya nodded. "She’s living in that complex down the street."112Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoIEx0h4PGH
"I see…" Vigne tucked a loose strand of hair behind her ear, her voice softening a little. "What kind of seasoning are you looking for? I can help you find it."112Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfa8XSf6nL0
"Weren’t you shopping for underwear?"112Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkjDU5AL0NW
"Wh-who said that?!" Vigne’s face went bright red, her entire posture stiffening as she bit her lip in embarrassment, avoiding eye contact.112Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡq1ElKzmkJQ
Come on, I already saw it—it’s just a B-cup bra! Nothing to hide! Sure, it’s not as big as that dragon maid Tohru’s, but at least you’ve got Kobayashi and Gabriel beat!112Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOa2k8jvTSF
Her eyes narrowed. "What are you looking at!" she snapped, noticing his grin. "Just tell me what you need already!"112Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgI7kYA041G
"A bottle of cooking wine and some star anise."112Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡI5I6nghiIh
"So you’re making stew? Got it," Vigne said briskly, turning on her heel. "Follow me."112Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQX2vXgdFbF
The three of them made their way toward the ingredients section. As they passed through the household goods aisle, Kouya noticed two middle-aged men whispering suspiciously to each other, their backs oddly familiar.112Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnNqDMmWpfY
"Hurry up, have you picked one yet?" the man with glasses muttered, glancing over his shoulder.112Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNYeiovePQ6
"Almost. You can’t rush these things. If it’s too big or too hard, you’ll regret it later."112Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡG8bWz7Ulod
What the hell?! In broad daylight, what are you two even talking about?!112Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNOhNXerQyv
"The last one I bought, the textured one, broke after a few uses…"112Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQiqHM6l1EU
You’ve got to be kidding me! You reused that kind of thing?! And broke it?! What the hell are you doing with your lives?!112Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7kD75y8bou
"Same here," said the balding one with a sigh. "After this, let’s grab a drink at the hostess bar. I can’t go straight home or my wife will suspect something."112Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBpO8edOFER
"Good idea…"112Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzKRzoWVx5a
You know your wife will catch you, and you’re still going?! That’s suicide!112Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtL1V9WefKw
The two sighed heavily, picked up a pair of washboards, and walked toward the register.112Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZ1DoafLp54
Kouya froze mid-step, realization dawning on him. No wonder their backs looked familiar—it was those same two guys from before! The ones who bought washboards last time!112Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZ53MgyNPNL
Looks like washboards aren’t enough anymore. Maybe you should try kneeling on durian shells next time!112Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiMFcd7H1j6
"Those two are terrible!" Vigne said suddenly, her brows furrowing as anger flared in her voice. "How can they go to such places when they already have wives? If you love someone, you should be loyal to them forever!"112Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgR0ZU8Xt22
Hey, hey, why are you looking at me like that?! I didn’t say anything! Go scold them!112Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ90iB7jPD4d
After buying the seasoning Tohru needed, Vigne held Kanna’s hand and led her gently to the store entrance. The scene almost looked like that of an older sister walking her little sibling home.112Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvx9FIFmTrK
"Weren’t you going to shop?" Kouya asked curiously.112Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGK2yancJsZ
"I’ll do it later. It’s not like I have anything else to do after I get home anyway…" Vigne said, her tone softening. She reluctantly let go of Kanna’s small hand, her expression wistful, as though something precious had just slipped away from her grasp.112Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJrF9pLp6AS
Kouya watched her for a moment, then said casually, "If you want to spend more time with Kanna, why not come to Kobayashi’s place for dinner?"112Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLpDuLi3FcG
"D-dinner at your cousin’s house?" Vigne’s eyes widened instantly. Her heart skipped a beat as her voice trembled. She took a quick step back, holding up a hand defensively in front of her chest. "W-what are you even saying?!"112Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtr9wVzsPEK
"It’s just dinner. Kobayashi’s friends are there too…"112Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzgX99KsI1u
"That’s not the point! I just—" Vigne’s voice faltered. She bit her lip, her face turning pink all the way to her ears. After a moment of hesitation, she blurted out, "I’m not going!" Then, flustered and red-faced, she pushed her cart and hurried off.112Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡe3JiEJRa1h
It’s just dinner! Why the overreaction? You’ve met Kobayashi before—what’s there to be so shy about?112Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiD2cF03R58
At that moment, someone tugged on his sleeve.112Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhNhyRPgx83
Kouya looked down.112Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrJfh7PSWaF
The blue-eyed dragon was staring up at him, her expression blank but her tone cool as she muttered, "kouya-Sama… idiot."112Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeVWPqLAoSk
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Half an hour later.112Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9Au2VdJm9O
The dining table was filled with a rich spread of dishes, the smell of freshly cooked food filling the room. The light from the ceiling cast a warm glow over everyone’s faces.112Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7DDz7mEkPO
"Tohru’s cooking is really something!" Lucoa, the one with the ridiculous chest, said brightly as she picked up a meatball, took a bite, and gave a cheerful thumbs-up.112Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLIdC1A2MSu
"Hehehe," Tohru grinned proudly, her tail swishing behind her like an excited puppy. "Of course! I’m Kobayashi-sama’s personal maid!"112Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbptL9JZL1K
Kobayashi sighed. "Please don’t shout while we’re eating."112Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhs6lUOTwpU
"Hmph. Pointless dining manners… this troublesome world really should just be destroyed," Fafnir muttered, his cold tone sending a faint chill through the room.112Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡA2aYCKthEs
"Sorry, but you still have to wash your hands before eating," Kobayashi said flatly, crossing her arms.112Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtAdueUu0MY
Takiya chuckled, lifting a bottle. "Since everyone’s in good spirits, how about a drink or two?"112Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzUHuSRYMJF
"Drink?" Kobayashi hesitated, glancing around the table.112Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWPQcJFiyVN
Lucoa immediately flailed her hands in panic. "No way! I’m not drinking! Not a single drop! You guys go ahead without me!"112Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTDeiO8whTa
"Huh?" Kobayashi blinked in surprise. "What’s wrong, Lucoa?"112Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAULXwQgBga
Tohru, ever helpful, leaned forward cheerfully. "Lucoa used to love drinking, but one time a friend pranked her with cursed liquor. She got drunk and ended up… well, pushing down her sister."112Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRRN3zfO4uv
"Wahh!" Lucoa’s face turned crimson, and she let out a mortified squeak. "Don’t say it out loud! That’s ancient history! I told you to forget that forever!"112Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡo9VyQjO9kF
Tohru giggled, sticking her tongue out. "Because of that, Lucoa lost her divine status. Since then, she’s never touched alcohol again."112Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9NMcJv2cUX
Wait—hold up. That ‘pushing down’ wasn’t onto the floor, was it? It was onto the bed, wasn’t it?!112Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡx0d3naXfgy
You’re a female dragon! How did you even manage that with your sister?!112Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡO9iQvuQKsZ
What did you do—lick her all over in a drunken frenzy?!112Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡN6LOQHLTKG
"You’re one to talk!" Lucoa shot back, hugging her chest defensively. "You once stole Kanna’s pudding, wrecked Fafnir’s cave, and even gnawed on my tail in your sleep, saying it tasted amazing! You even tried biting your own tail after that!"112Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrf93HzjaC7
"S-stop!" Tohru’s face turned a deep scarlet. "Those were my reckless younger days! Kobayashi-sama, please believe me!"112Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKLQxdalcnx
Kobayashi adjusted her glasses, blinking in mild surprise. "Didn’t think you used to be such a troublemaker, Tohru."112Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡy18S0j9p8f
"Waaah~ Kobayashi-sama’s disappointed in me!" Tohru whined dramatically, rubbing her eyes as fake tears began to fall.112Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsej3djuWd5
"Alright, enough of that." Kobayashi said dryly, setting her chopsticks down. "If you don’t start eating, the food’s going to disappear."112Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEFncJTWeLS
"Ahh!" Tohru immediately scooped up her bowl and leaned forward. "Put that meat down! It’s mine!"112Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbXNP0jqjBj
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