Chapter 99: Culinary Art

"Um, Yuurei-chan and Kuchi-kun… What are you two teaching Minatsu-chan…?"

Angelie turned toward the three with her face flushed.

"N-nothing, Onee-san! We're really just here to watch over you two—"

"Go play somewhere else!"

Akuma shouted and glared at the three.

Yuurei and Kuchi quickly jumped out of their chairs and ran. Minatsu was left behind while tears welled up in her eyes.

"P-papa is angry at me…!"

Minatsu started sobbing. Yuurei came back for the crying child and carried Minatsu. Yuurei rubbed Minatsu's back in order to calm her down.

"He's not angry at you, Minatsu-chan. He's just a little upset because he hasn't eaten your Mama's cooking yet. Once he gets to eat it later, he'll be happy again."

Yuurei smiled while talking into Minatsu's ear.

"Really…?"

Minatsu sniffled as she raised her head and looked at Yuurei.

"Yup, but for now we're making a tactical retreat! Let's go, Kuchi-kun!"