“Asia-chan, I will be going to see the sports festival with Otou-san.”
“We will record your appearance at the finest moment! Haa, the part where Asia-chan is running, she sure must look cute.”
A bit before the Rating Game started, my Mum and dad were checking the camera while smiling.
Several months have passed since Asia started living in my house. Mum and Dad treat Asia like their real daughter and adore her.
“Geez, Dad and Mum are treating Asia like their real daughter now. Looks like there is no place for me.”
I said it to Mum.
“Ara. That’s because Asia-chan’s is much cuter. You should know how it feels to have a lecherous son like you. Asia-chan on the other hand heals our heart.”
“Yeah, yeah. It’s just like Mum says.”
Damn it! My mum and dad’s love to me feels like it is somewhere really far! I am a lecherous high school student just like they say! Asia gets red in the face, and says it timidly.
“…….I grew up not knowing my real mother and father……. I do think “If I had a real mother and father, would it be like this?” when I am with Ise-san’s Otou-sama and Okaa-sama…… No, it must be a bother for a home stay like myself to think like that…..”
Dad then says it to Asia directly.
“I think of Asia-chan as my real daughter.”
Mum also smiles gently.
“So do I, Asia-chan. Even we thought we were bothering you because we thought of you like that. See, we only have this idiotic son over here, so I became happy when a girl started to live with us. Right Otou-san?”
“Yes. If it is okay with Asia-chan, you can think of us as your real parents. Also this house…….is Asia-chan’s house too.”
“Yes. This house is the place where Asia-chan can return to. You don’t have to feel reserved.”
It felt like Mum and Dad truly love Asia. Asia started to get teary-eyed when she heard the two say that. Mum and Dad also seemed like they did something bad, but Asia shakes her head.
“……That’s not it. I’m very happy…… ……..Otou-sama………Okaa-sama…….. ………I……I……..”
Asia is crying with happiness, and I pat her head gently.
“This house is also Asia’s house. Dad, Mum, and I are your family. And I think Buchou and others are also your comrades and your family as well. That’s why you don’t have to feel reserved. Asia can stay here forever.”
I said it with a smile.
Asia’s smile. The smile I want to protect. The smile I must protect.
Hey, Asia. We are family. You know that house is also Asia’s house too? Let's go home with me and everyone.
I will! I will definitely rescue Asia!