On the following day, I woke up feeling oddly… heavy.
When I glance to both sides to determine the source of that sensation, I can see a sliver of silver on my left, and a ball of blue on my right.
“Good morning, Sirius-sama.” (Emilia)
“G-… good morning.” (Reese)
Perhaps I should say, it was Emilia and Reese. Those two were wearing slightly immodest gowns, which was the cause of the strange sensation. Following this, I heard a sound from the foot of the bed, near my feet.
“Anyukii…” (Reus)
Reus was sleeping below me a little bit. Although the parlor has a king size bed that can easily fit four children like us, why did it become a situation where I am a makeshift pillow?
“… Good morning. Now, I want explanation.” (Sirius)
“That is because staying by Sirius-sama’s side is the best.” (Emilia)
“I-I was… told by Ane-sama that I can go…” (Reese)
“Kupi-…” (Reus?)
Although I’m certain they didn’t do anything apart from sleep, just what happened after I went to sleep yesterday?
After I got out from the bathroom, I went straight to sleep on my own bed, for certain. Since there is another bed on the side, Emilia should have slept there.
It dawned on me as I was waiting for an explanation that I probably fell asleep so quickly because I was in such a comfortable bath for so long. Combining that with my lack of sleep the last few days, and it resulted in a lack of awareness from myself. I was far from vigilant towards them anyway, but I should’ve noticed their approach.
In short, they just slept next to me after seeing me asleep. That’s what they said. Was Reus… upset because he was left out?
Wait a minute? Does the thing about me being sandwiched and Emilia and Reese staying on the same bed mean that they still have a good relationship with each other?
“You guys… are very close.” (Sirius)
“Yes! Because I like Sirius-sama and Reese.” (Emilia)
“Since I also like Emilia and Si-… Sirius-san.” (Reese)
Rather than just being good, their relationship seems to have deepened.
I’m a little put off by the thought of polygamy, due to my moral compass from my previous life. Now that I think about it though, in this world, such a thing isn’t uncommon.
That said, it doesn’t change the fact that they are still my disciples. Right now, it’s too soon to think about marriage. Besides, we don’t know yet what will happen in the future. Therefore, I judge it best to watch over them as their Shishou, and nothing more.
In the first place, I already intend to support their growth as people and develop them to become self-sufficient. What they choose to do beyond that is up to them. Still, as a man, to have one or two wives… eh? When I think carefully, it’s not just one or two, an elf has also placed a reservation of sorts on me…
“Sirius-sama? Do you want to sleep some more?” (Emilia)
“…No, it’s nothing. We should get up soon.” (Sirius)
Let’s stop thinking about that. Won’t it be better to decide after meeting with Fea? Although it feels slightly wrong to postpone it, I secretly think that they will find a better man than me in the future.
“Cake!?… Eh? Aniki, where did my cake go?” (Reus)
I am really jealous you can do things at your own pace, Reus, only now waking up.