Last time, Mitsushige explained the reasons behind his noninvolvement in Gray's life. In return, Mitsushige gives him something in return. The day Mitsushige leaves, Kiyohide appears in front of the portal.
Maia, how are you? Kiyohide asked. I'm great. I made your favorite thing I make. Maia replied. Did you make Bear Claws or cheesecake cupcake? Kiyohide asked. If you come back, I can make a batch for you. But no, I made twelve bear claws. Maia replied. Yes, I can eat these during the morning. Kiyohide replied. Hey Kiyohide, you look stressed. Maia replied. Don't remind me. Kiyohide replied. He looks at Gray. Gray, you look like Mitsushige. Kiyohide replied. He's my son. Why wouldn't he? Mitsushige asked. It's a lot to take in. The last time I saw him was the day he was born. Kiyohide replied. Yes, and thank you for translating the name. Maia replied. You're welcome. Kiyohide replied. Hey what is Mitsushige planning? Maia asked. Oh his surprise? Kiyohide asked.
He turns his head.
She is going to kick our ass for this. Kiyohide mumbled.
The two left into the portal.
The next day, it is Friday.
When Gray came home from school, Kiyohide appeared with a girl.
Kiyohide, right? Gray asked.
Yes Gray. Kiyohide replied.
Why are you gifting me a girl? Gray asked.
Gray, I need you to calm down. Kiyohide replied.
I'm calm. Gray replied.
Maia walks into the living room.
Gray, listen to me. Kiyohide's little sister, Aya is one of your father's elite soldiers. He probably brought her to get her out of that war environment. Maia replied. It's been a while Aya. Do you remember me, Aya? Maia asked. You're the one who fed me the green pasta and chicken for the first time. Aya replied. You fed her Creamy Pesto Pasta with Chicken? Gray asked. Yup, that's when I realized. Kiyohide and Aya were like me. Orphans who were taken in by good people. Maia replied. I remember you said, "I became a chef because I never want to be hungry anymore." Yes, that is why I made that food for her. I can tell that was the first time she actually ate something in a while. Maia replied. I'm glad you fed her. Kiyohide replied. Gray remembers that guest who ate all the food. You were furious. She ate everything. Maia replied. My name is Aya. Aya replied. She seems a little fidgety. Maia replied. Aya, Mitsushige sent you here as not a punishment. Kiyohide replied.
Aya looked at Kiyohide.
She sighs.
Kiyohide, did you like the bear claws? Maia asked. Yes, they were amazing. Kiyohide replied. Goodbye for now Maia. Kiyohide replied. Bye. Maia replied.
Maia walks over to Aya.
I suspect that this is not a punishment either. Maia replied. Mom, why is she living with us? Gray asked. You two are close in age. A few months apart. Maia replied. What is that supposed to mean? Gray asked. Aya, are you hungry? Maia asked. No. Aya replied.
Her stomach growls.
She blushes out of embarrassment.
What is my dad planning? Gray thought.
Stay Tuned.
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