​​​​​​​Chapter 87: Meeting the Parents22Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxPenoJzHHg
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.22Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkxjVQTw6cZ
Coming to a supermarket means buying things—what else? To knead instant noodles?22Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡza5vdCvNAC
"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?"22Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRck6vJcllb
"B-because I signed up for this supermarket’s membership card…" Vigne said softly, her cheeks tinged pink as she avoided his gaze.22Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnt6WNqtbx3
You came all the way here just because of a membership card?! You really are unusually frugal! That’s some dedication to saving points!22Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtLe3LOTq0I
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!"22Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGsxyIuOoWD
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?22Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUfWTfSg8De
"Don’t pinch," Kanna said flatly, eyes deadpan and filled with faint irritation.22Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYFbtziTVJm
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?"22Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJwfNYZTH8P
"Yeah," Kouya nodded. "She’s living in that complex down the street."22Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6Hl2eA5cvJ
"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."22Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpLhWgA4GSS
"Weren’t you shopping for underwear?"22Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvEr2Y5hpyd
"Wh-who said that?!" Vigne’s face went bright red, her entire posture stiffening as she bit her lip in embarrassment, avoiding eye contact.22Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5PhnLqoQSC
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!22Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLDsAhWRvNi
Her eyes narrowed. "What are you looking at!" she snapped, noticing his grin. "Just tell me what you need already!"22Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTvo8zEBmTw
"A bottle of cooking wine and some star anise."22Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡm1n11PgmSM
"So you’re making stew? Got it," Vigne said briskly, turning on her heel. "Follow me."22Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfVUUfnHvrX
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.22Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRK94fkaqIl
"Hurry up, have you picked one yet?" the man with glasses muttered, glancing over his shoulder.22Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnjuYKyKD1i
"Almost. You can’t rush these things. If it’s too big or too hard, you’ll regret it later."22Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKlJAjqEzhr
What the hell?! In broad daylight, what are you two even talking about?!22Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMgFKtICWXJ
"The last one I bought, the textured one, broke after a few uses…"22Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVb8ZwTM6d3
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?!22Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4ECXp8xYMV
"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."22Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡogtOBiK1Yr
"Good idea…"22Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaqHEX4Uh9k
You know your wife will catch you, and you’re still going?! That’s suicide!22Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡodfahR57Eq
The two sighed heavily, picked up a pair of washboards, and walked toward the register.22Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9skU0wUYzi
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!22Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡM7InGZX0Ji
Looks like washboards aren’t enough anymore. Maybe you should try kneeling on durian shells next time!22Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaUkiWRpvRs
"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!"22Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgkdxHWayCK
Hey, hey, why are you looking at me like that?! I didn’t say anything! Go scold them!22Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBGb64wQjlQ
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.22Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5Q7qMRWVir
"Weren’t you going to shop?" Kouya asked curiously.22Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkAmgqOdrYZ
"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.22Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFesmmgZR6q
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?"22Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡubVgz07MTK
"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?!"22Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkS9nDMzScD
"It’s just dinner. Kobayashi’s friends are there too…"22Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2DnFguDLnm
"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.22Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡy2U7rBmEhl
It’s just dinner! Why the overreaction? You’ve met Kobayashi before—what’s there to be so shy about?22Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡB3Hv0QtTHr
At that moment, someone tugged on his sleeve.22Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkizH9cRz5x
Kouya looked down.22Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdxtMuEFxob
The blue-eyed dragon was staring up at him, her expression blank but her tone cool as she muttered, "kouya-Sama… idiot."22Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFvSezBVo76
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Half an hour later.22Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡe7FX30lcxk
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.22Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3B1CI5wsFe
"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.22Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaAqd3EOZu2
"Hehehe," Tohru grinned proudly, her tail swishing behind her like an excited puppy. "Of course! I’m Kobayashi-sama’s personal maid!"22Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRRFmrafyWA
Kobayashi sighed. "Please don’t shout while we’re eating."22Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmQzViuX3Kv
"Hmph. Pointless dining manners… this troublesome world really should just be destroyed," Fafnir muttered, his cold tone sending a faint chill through the room.22Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡk9w3vMlMte
"Sorry, but you still have to wash your hands before eating," Kobayashi said flatly, crossing her arms.22Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJ0ZcbitIHQ
Takiya chuckled, lifting a bottle. "Since everyone’s in good spirits, how about a drink or two?"22Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡadl2g3i8no
"Drink?" Kobayashi hesitated, glancing around the table.22Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡznqOHjQcWw
Lucoa immediately flailed her hands in panic. "No way! I’m not drinking! Not a single drop! You guys go ahead without me!"22Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡd2bJIadUCh
"Huh?" Kobayashi blinked in surprise. "What’s wrong, Lucoa?"22Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ88fiivmEll
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."22Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMe26g4avLz
"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!"22Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6qBlRJAHbU
Tohru giggled, sticking her tongue out. "Because of that, Lucoa lost her divine status. Since then, she’s never touched alcohol again."22Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPygpCrG5CK
Wait—hold up. That ‘pushing down’ wasn’t onto the floor, was it? It was onto the bed, wasn’t it?!22Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmLsMWrK4gW
You’re a female dragon! How did you even manage that with your sister?!22Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnntVjMoaYh
What did you do—lick her all over in a drunken frenzy?!22Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1h3GbedCQT
"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!"22Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡck9u3noxew
"S-stop!" Tohru’s face turned a deep scarlet. "Those were my reckless younger days! Kobayashi-sama, please believe me!"22Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3fQOh8SoxN
Kobayashi adjusted her glasses, blinking in mild surprise. "Didn’t think you used to be such a troublemaker, Tohru."22Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEWD7LkHgz2
"Waaah~ Kobayashi-sama’s disappointed in me!" Tohru whined dramatically, rubbing her eyes as fake tears began to fall.22Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbtn3cOvfTB
"Alright, enough of that." Kobayashi said dryly, setting her chopsticks down. "If you don’t start eating, the food’s going to disappear."22Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡivORdUuVa5
"Ahh!" Tohru immediately scooped up her bowl and leaned forward. "Put that meat down! It’s mine!"22Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbFXl9j9wGx
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