​​​​​​​Chapter 87: Meeting the Parents118Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9vz7v6qgwL
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.118Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDp0IgAn3Kx
Coming to a supermarket means buying things—what else? To knead instant noodles?118Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡg3m6Btv2a3
"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?"118Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpraLySBOKs
"B-because I signed up for this supermarket’s membership card…" Vigne said softly, her cheeks tinged pink as she avoided his gaze.118Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLdTvPHbH1S
You came all the way here just because of a membership card?! You really are unusually frugal! That’s some dedication to saving points!118Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡts7ANrBzIL
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!"118Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcTFy9u6Ama
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?118Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLmTIOKV7mg
"Don’t pinch," Kanna said flatly, eyes deadpan and filled with faint irritation.118Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGIMY5rcgqb
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?"118Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwOxJiNTWjm
"Yeah," Kouya nodded. "She’s living in that complex down the street."118Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDEcLjGSPZw
"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."118Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRH1BB13v7y
"Weren’t you shopping for underwear?"118Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsjY3Raossx
"Wh-who said that?!" Vigne’s face went bright red, her entire posture stiffening as she bit her lip in embarrassment, avoiding eye contact.118Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxs3cI22CsK
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!118Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9IprkT3cq1
Her eyes narrowed. "What are you looking at!" she snapped, noticing his grin. "Just tell me what you need already!"118Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAvuy48nsYx
"A bottle of cooking wine and some star anise."118Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwK7mL0QFy9
"So you’re making stew? Got it," Vigne said briskly, turning on her heel. "Follow me."118Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhdZNDRe3cp
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.118Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡV6NdCEcJRc
"Hurry up, have you picked one yet?" the man with glasses muttered, glancing over his shoulder.118Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuq1ybcLAAT
"Almost. You can’t rush these things. If it’s too big or too hard, you’ll regret it later."118Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHHDeTR2den
What the hell?! In broad daylight, what are you two even talking about?!118Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuGQvlqkGsE
"The last one I bought, the textured one, broke after a few uses…"118Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3NKq5Xbplp
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?!118Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡa3Uge3mdZR
"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."118Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡb6NDkbIKM4
"Good idea…"118Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwZNS1Gvx3T
You know your wife will catch you, and you’re still going?! That’s suicide!118Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCJyQEE2BJu
The two sighed heavily, picked up a pair of washboards, and walked toward the register.118Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqHEUsMH99j
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!118Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXAne1j6Xms
Looks like washboards aren’t enough anymore. Maybe you should try kneeling on durian shells next time!118Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhffMoXBFom
"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!"118Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡR4AKCVqa7Q
Hey, hey, why are you looking at me like that?! I didn’t say anything! Go scold them!118Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1gPhiaWJYE
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.118Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLf2jakqzZx
"Weren’t you going to shop?" Kouya asked curiously.118Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡROzgPFumXH
"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.118Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2qAozGo1dX
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?"118Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡV9NpxwoTe1
"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?!"118Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8XfeqtM646
"It’s just dinner. Kobayashi’s friends are there too…"118Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdeZLxvkfqt
"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.118Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0djXsbHz5e
It’s just dinner! Why the overreaction? You’ve met Kobayashi before—what’s there to be so shy about?118Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5BC6TTm2tL
At that moment, someone tugged on his sleeve.118Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjIyLzarCD4
Kouya looked down.118Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLTSQtaTCvw
The blue-eyed dragon was staring up at him, her expression blank but her tone cool as she muttered, "kouya-Sama… idiot."118Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡX9FjyoGsWq
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Half an hour later.118Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzYC4bWobKW
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.118Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgaUcHUCMeU
"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.118Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡx7SlSKIqdT
"Hehehe," Tohru grinned proudly, her tail swishing behind her like an excited puppy. "Of course! I’m Kobayashi-sama’s personal maid!"118Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTbNYdTH0Na
Kobayashi sighed. "Please don’t shout while we’re eating."118Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7dqtptocjR
"Hmph. Pointless dining manners… this troublesome world really should just be destroyed," Fafnir muttered, his cold tone sending a faint chill through the room.118Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJc97qtxvuE
"Sorry, but you still have to wash your hands before eating," Kobayashi said flatly, crossing her arms.118Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡq9HfZ2juOP
Takiya chuckled, lifting a bottle. "Since everyone’s in good spirits, how about a drink or two?"118Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7xuO8uiNEq
"Drink?" Kobayashi hesitated, glancing around the table.118Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡORISCiXqb5
Lucoa immediately flailed her hands in panic. "No way! I’m not drinking! Not a single drop! You guys go ahead without me!"118Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡp3ntusHX3K
"Huh?" Kobayashi blinked in surprise. "What’s wrong, Lucoa?"118Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7h5C0niZ4g
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."118Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMtJM2q9Ihj
"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!"118Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡolAJLtIKJT
Tohru giggled, sticking her tongue out. "Because of that, Lucoa lost her divine status. Since then, she’s never touched alcohol again."118Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCqFpJ5AFGC
Wait—hold up. That ‘pushing down’ wasn’t onto the floor, was it? It was onto the bed, wasn’t it?!118Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkHYp2Tns6k
You’re a female dragon! How did you even manage that with your sister?!118Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUl64yMEal7
What did you do—lick her all over in a drunken frenzy?!118Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡK5QNz3GFjC
"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!"118Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡv5hr9BIikx
"S-stop!" Tohru’s face turned a deep scarlet. "Those were my reckless younger days! Kobayashi-sama, please believe me!"118Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡC14d1ioJZV
Kobayashi adjusted her glasses, blinking in mild surprise. "Didn’t think you used to be such a troublemaker, Tohru."118Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuB4vawrg7y
"Waaah~ Kobayashi-sama’s disappointed in me!" Tohru whined dramatically, rubbing her eyes as fake tears began to fall.118Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡd71cch4scj
"Alright, enough of that." Kobayashi said dryly, setting her chopsticks down. "If you don’t start eating, the food’s going to disappear."118Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKutYgztcbM
"Ahh!" Tohru immediately scooped up her bowl and leaned forward. "Put that meat down! It’s mine!"118Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUWjDDZlJa8
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