Irina didn't expect that there would be other people inside the house which is almost deserted yesterday. She immediately went back to her cutesy act and greeted everyone, "Good evening. I'm Irina Shidou, Kisuke-kun's childhood friend~!"
The loli trio ignored her entirely as they are busy with playing around. Cleria turned around to see who it is and introduced herself using a fake name, "Good evening. I'm Kyoko Seo and a friend of Kisuke Urahara." She then pointed towards Masaomi who is staring blankly at Irina, "And that is my husband, Takuma Seo... Dear? What's wrong?"
Masaomi immediately woke up from her wife's call and shook his head, "I just didn't expect that I would meet the daughter of an acquaintance." He stood up and took a closer look at Irina, "Are you Touji Shidou's daughter?" He asked just to be sure.
"Ah... Yes. How did you know my father?" Irina stared at his face trying to figure out if she knew him herself as he immediately recognized her as her father's daughter. But due to the use of a disguise and fake name, she couldn't make any connection.
"He's a friend of mine from long ago and he probably couldn't remember me anymore. There was just one time that he showed off his daughter to me and others and I couldn't forget about how proud he is." Masaomi chuckled and patted Irina's head while reminiscing the past. A wave of nostalgia brushes over him, 'I wonder if the leader is blaming himself for 'killing' me and Cleria... Knowing him, he probably would... I hope I could have a chance to show myself to him and apologize for tricking him. But then again, that would only endanger everyone who is involved in that incident.'
Irina didn't mind his hand. She can tell that there is something that he isn't telling her but she can't feel any ill feelings. Instead, she's somehow getting the same vibe from him as her father, which is weird considering his words of "a friend long ago", 'I should ask father about him... Something isn't right here, but I also think that he isn't dangerous. In fact, I think I know him but I couldn't recall...'
Irina smiled in response to his words, "He's always been a doting parent. And I'm sure father still remembers you, Seo-san~!"
Masaomi just chuckled and sat back down. He always regrets the fact that he couldn't talk to his former comrades anymore.
Kisuke noticed this and thought for a bit before saying, "After you've found a place to stay for good, you can invite him for a drink."
Masaomi and Cleria's shocked at his words, "What? Are you serious!?"
"Yep~!"
Masaomi blankly stared at Kisuke before laughing uproariously, "Puhahaha! Is that so!? Then we should find a good place soon, honey!" Masaomi wanted to ask why, but he trusted Kisuke and he knew he wouldn't joke about these things, 'One thing is for sure though. Something big is about to happen. Big enough that enemies can sit in one table and share food.'
Cleria smiled, happy for her husband, "Sure, but go get us some groceries first. I want to make a lot of good stuff today."
"Okay!" Masaomi was about to run out, but Kisuke stopped him, "No need. I have all you need with me." He then proceeds to take out loads of raw ingredients from his space magic storage.
"Y-you... Just how much do have in that space of yours?" Cleria's mouth twitches. Her shock is understandable, after all, no matter what they need or what they ask, he always has it, 'Are you a talking cat robot?'
"Isn't this normal? I have all I need here. Just food alone can last us for a decade." Kisuke is genuinely puzzled. Such convenient magic. Why wouldn't anyone do this much?
Everyone, except for Ophis and Claire, who doesn't understand the scale of his words, only quietly stared at Kisuke. They are trying to recall an instance of someone doing the same thing but couldn't.
"A d-decade you say..." Cleria wanted to ask him why he needs so much and what he would do if those food become rotten, "No... Nothing... Thank you for this. Now I can make more." But she shook her head. Since it's Kisuke, she stopped thinking about it and only thanked him, 'I don't want to hear something like 'stopping time'! It's bad for Claire's education. I don't want her to have some strange expectations.'
Masaomi, Medusa, and even Irina just let it pass for a reason 'It's Kisuke' and didn't ask about it any further.
It took half an hour for everything to be finished and served. Since the dining table is not enough for all of them, Kisuke took out another set of table and chairs, and everyone magnificently ignored it. However, all of them thought, 'Due to the limits of magic, others could only fit the bare necessities, but this guy seems to be ready even for picnic and camping trips.'
Kisuke introduced the three lolis to Irina, although the only one who greeted her properly is 'Ana' and Claire. Ophis ignored her and only stared at the food.
They had a fun dinner. However, there is some tension between the lolis. Since Ophis didn't know how to use the utensils, she decided to sit on Kisuke's lap and waited for the food. Kisuke, in response, happily fed her, asking her every now and then how was the food and Ophis would answer, "Delicious." or "The doughnuts are better."
Claire also wanted to ask Kisuke to feed her but she could only stare at Ophis with envy. Although most of her fears were gone, she still has a feeling that she shouldn't disturb Ophis.
Medusa, on the other hand, is facing a dilemma of whether she should ask for the same treatment, 'I'm a little girl right now, so it's okay to ask for it, right?... No no no, Medusa! You're already old enough to become his grandmother multiple times over! He would only laugh at you if you ask such a childish thing!...' Medusa took a peek at the happily chewing Ophis again and thought, '...But I want that too...' while pouting from time to time. It seems that not only her body returned to a child but some of her repressed childish thoughts started to resurface.
'W-what is this?' Irina was dumbfounded at this scene, especially at Medusa who is trying her hardest to hide her envious peeking but didn't know she's failing miserably at it, 'When did Kisuke become so popular with little girls?' Irina then proceeds to glare at Kisuke, 'He doesn't have any weird preferences... right?'
Cleria only sighed at this sight and then she suddenly remembered something, "By the way, where is Yoruichi?"
"She's picking up mom. You know, for security reasons. And she's only gathering information on the way. They should return tomorrow if nothing else comes up." Kisuke didn't stop feeding Ophis. Sooner or later, there will be a spoilt Dragon of Infinity.
"I see. I'll greet your mother tomorrow."
"Uhmm... Who is Yoruichi-san?" Irina asked.
Masaomi answered absentmindedly, "Kisuke's wife."
"W-WHAAATTT!!!?" Irina shouted.
Medusa on the side, the moment she heard 'Yoruichi' from Cleria, her body started shaking and her face paled. She finally remembered Yoruichi's existence.
Ehem... Just so you guys know, there won't be any actions until the tri-faction conference and before that, Kisuke has to meet some people... And expand his business. That's his main occupation, after all, and not some warmonger guy.
"You're married!?" Irina shouted to his face. She didn't know what to feel after this revelation.
"Hahaha. Of course not." Kisuke chuckled.
Irina then felt relieved, 'Huh?' As she's trying to figure out why she's feeling that way, Kisuke's next word pulled her back to reality, "We're not eighteen yet, so we couldn't register even if we want to."
"Wh-... But that's..." Irina didn't know what she should say. Her mind blanked out but she tried her best to think of a proper response, and she successfully found one after a struggle, "C-congratulations..."
Even Kisuke didn't expect that Irina would act this way. He somehow understands why Medusa is currently shaking in fear but in Irina's case, the last time they met is a decade ago and even if she has a childhood crush on Kisuke, it couldn't have carried on until this day. The disappointed and forced smile she's making is painfully obvious. Kisuke could only respond with, "T-thanks..."
Irina ignored him thereafter and only focused on her meal. But everyone on the table could hear her whispering, "He's getting married... He's getting married..."
The atmosphere around the table became awkward... Except for one who is somehow already expecting this kind of result, Cleria, 'Heh... So he really isn't well versed in this kind of thing. I finally found something normal from him. But I just can't leave it like this. This bittersweet feeling is very tempting... In that case, let's add more fuel in the fire~!'
Deciding her next course of action, Cleria turned to Medusa who stopped eating entirely, "What's wrong, Ana? Something bothering you?"
Medusa nervously trying to find a solution to her problem and her focus on her surroundings almost become nonexistent, 'W-what should I do!? How did I forget Yoruichi!? Or is it my subconscious trying to forget about her? Is it my fantasies at work again!?... In any case, what should I do? Yoruichi might just kill me... But wait, it might just be my imagination or dream that I kissed Kisuke, so perhaps I haven't done anything bad yet?... But the way he's acting earlier suggests that it really happened! Is he going to blackmail me? Considering his personality, this is very possible! But what does he wants?... M-my bod-!?' Before she could finish her train of thought, she suddenly heard Cleria's voice and she let out a very cute surprised yelp, "Hiih!?... W-what?"
"I said if there is something bothering you. You've been shaking for a while now. Are you okay?"
"Y-yes! I'm perfectly fine!" Medusa ended up raising her voice in fear.
'Cute~!' Cleria honestly thought, "Is that so? Don't push yourself, alright?"
Medusa nodded vigorously.
Cleria then decided to initiate her final attack that would to a bomb, "Kisuke-kun. How about the heiress of the Sitri Household, Sona Sitri?"
'She saw it, huh... What is she trying to achieve here?' Kisuke thought and smiled. He's curious at what she's aiming so he just let her be.
"I saw it, you know. Sona Sitri... well... violated your lips with her and you responded in kind." Instead of looking at Kisuke, Cleria dropped the bomb waited for the reaction of two girls and they didn't disappoint her.
" "WHAAT!?" " Both Irina and Medusa stood up. Noticing each other's reaction, they locked eyes. In an instant, they understood each other.
'A rival?' Medusa thought.
'A little girl?' Irina became confused.
"And all of that while Yoruichi is watching just beside them~!" Cleria finally detonated the bomb, 'Now then, show me something amazing~!' She isn't an old Devil for nothing.
Just as she expected, both of their eyes flashed and they immediately turned to Kisuke. The first one who said something is Irina, "What's the meaning of that, Kisuke!? Isn't Sona Sitri that Devil Student Council President!? Are you cheating!? Did you just cheat!? The Lord will land a Divine Punishment on you! Confess your sins now and correct your mistakes! I'm ready to listen!"
Medusa, on the other hand, didn't confront Kisuke but asked Cleria a question, "Cle- ehem... Kyoko-san, is this Sona Sitri still alive? If yes, what is her fate now?" This is the first thing she wanted to know. Deep inside her, she wanted a certain result.
"Hmm? If I were to guess, she's probably skipping in delight." Cleria smiled answering her.
Medusa swallowed her saliva and took a peek on Kisuke. At this point, he escaped from Irina's assault by feeding Ophis who doesn't care how rowdy it becomes as long as she stays fed.
Even Irina is surprised at her words, 'Delighted? Did Sona Sitri know that Kisuke already has a lover?'
Still didn't want to jump into conclusion, Medusa changed her question, "Did Yoruichi do something about her? Or is she planning to?"
"I don't know what she's planning. But as far as I can tell, she doesn't particular seems against his actions." Cleria's smile grew bigger and bigger. This is what she wanted to see, 'Ana-chan~! I wonder what's your next move is?'
Medusa closed her eyes and thought for a moment. Everyone is now silently watching her. After a few seconds, she opened her eyes which now turned into slits and she sported a smile. The snake found its prey.
Kisuke felt a shiver when he looked at her eyes, 'Uhmm... Is this perhaps what she is aiming for?'
Irina is a bit concerned with her inhuman eyes, but something else bothered her greatly. She understood what that expression with a tint of seductiveness meant, "Wait wait wait! You're just a little girl! You're too young and it's a crush at most! So stop making that expression! And most importantly, it's a crime!"
Medusa pouted her mouth after hearing her words. She's indeed a little girl like now and she likes it very much compared to her previous tall form as she just looks like her unaging sisters. But now she thought about it, it's bad for her to stay in this form if she wanted to pursue Kisuke. And she knew that Kisuke has a strange fascination on butts and maid uniforms which won't be able to achieve very well in her current appearance. Nevertheless, she just couldn't let Irina's words slide, "I'm older than you!"
"What!? You're going to force your self with that obvious lie!?" Of course, Irina isn't going to buy that.
"Guh..." Medusa knew that she couldn't prove herself without showing her that form. This is her first step so she didn't want to lose, so she tried to think of a way to return, even temporarily, 'How can I achieve that? In the first place, why did my body shrink in the first place? My mana capacity is only a fifth of my normal so maybe it has something to do with that? If I can overload myself with mana, maybe I could return, even it's temporary. Although there are risks in that, I'm just controlling the amount of Mana I originally have, so it should be fine... Now the question is how can I have that Mana.'
While thinking of a way, Medusa inadvertently glanced at Kisuke and a certain idea dawned upon her, 'There is that!... No, no, no. I would look too desperate if I were to do that... But... Since I'm already in this mess... It should be fine?'
By the way... It's in their blood to mess with others... However, just this particular branch of family...
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