Dream (crossed out) Where the story begins

　　It's almost noon.

　　"Ahaha! Son, long time no see. Do you miss your parents?"

　　"Sorry, not really."

　　Shinichi took two steps back with an ugly expression, looking at the big and small bags belonging to his parents that he hadn't seen for a long time. After some hesitation, he helped them carry their bags.

　　After all, they weren't the only ones who followed him into the house. No matter how dissatisfied he was with parents leaving their children to travel alone, he would not make his parents look bad in front of others.

　　At most, it was just a few words of protest.

　　"Hmph, still as cruel as ever~"

　　And his mother, Kazumi seems to have the same personality with her tanned skin, but after going abroad once, she became more energetic and active.

　　Of course, in a derogatory sense.

　　She didn't care about her son's cold gaze, she introduced the middle-aged woman behind her with a smile on her face.

　　"But that doesn't matter. Let me introduce you. This is my cousin. You can call her Aunt Tsukiko."

　　Then she whispered something in her ear in a very pleasant tone.

　　"You can call her mother-in-law~"

　　Shinichi ignored the evil laughter of the naughty aunt, and showed a polite smile to Tachibana Tsukiko.

　　"Aunt Tsukiko's first meeting, I am Asada Shinichi."

　　"Hello. For these few days, my daughter has been taken care of by you," Tsukiko smiled gently, looking more graceful and temperamental than Shinichi's mother.

　　"But this is not the first time we have met. Six years ago... Well, your son has changed a lot."

　　Shinichi smiled shyly.

　　"Correct. I didn't expect you to still remember things from the past."

　　"Ha ha. Besides, I'm really impressed…" Tsukiko wanted to say something more. After taking their luggage, Hina and Rui walked downstairs. When they saw their mother at the door, they immediately quickened their steps.

　　"Mom, welcome back!"

　　 Hina hugged Tsukiko, with a happy smile on her face.

　　"When can you act like an adult?" Tsukiko patted her eldest daughter's shoulder helplessly, with unconcealable longing and tenderness in her eyes.

　　"Sorry, I have been abroad for a long time this time. Aren't you causing trouble for others here?"

　　"Causing trouble?" Rui looked at someone meaningfully.

　　"Um, we have to ask the relevant parties for their opinions."

　　"Rui?"

　　Tsukiko followed her gaze.

　　Shinichi coughed, and his acting skills were just right.

　　"Your daughter is so good, how can they trouble me? Hina-san made me understand the mature attitude an adult should have (referring to drinking every day), and she also contributed a lot to the family (referring to being an old woman). She also told me personally that as an educator, how to teach minors well (referring to counterexamples)"

　　"Not to mention Rui, she is responsible for three meals a day at home, she is kind and obedient, and she respects brother very much. We get along well, often read together indoors, and she also establishes friendly communication relationships with my friends and makes new friends (all of the above is true)."

　　Shinichi finished speaking with emotion like a speech.

　　"So, all this time I have been cared for by them. Thank you so much for bringing them up this far and giving me the opportunity to meet them."

　　"Even though it only took one summer vacation, Hina-san and Rui have become the most important brother and sister to me..."

　　"They are my indispensable family from now on."

　　"Thank you very much!"

　　Not only Tsukiko, but also to Hina and Rui, as well as to Asada's father and mother, he spoke true words.

　　Because for Shinichi, they are all part of the family.

　　Shinichi showed a shy smile befitting his age.

　　"Haha, I'm sorry for saying so many things suddenly. Please let me help you carry your luggage."

　　"…"

　　In front of the entrance, only his voice echoed.

　　The others looked at him in surprise with different expressions in their eyes.

　　Not long after, Hina turned her face away and wiped away the tears of happiness that were constantly falling, she was busy fanning her face with her hands.

　　Rui pursed her lips and smiled gently.

　　Tsukiko wiped the corners of her eyes with a handkerchief and said softly: "Very good... You are all good children..."

　　Kazumi and Masao looked at each other, as if they were completely separated from the realm of touch there, with shocked disbelief in their eyes.

　　"Kid, he can actually say such words without any shame? And the second part of the sentence is clearly sincere!?"

　　Kazumi muttered, with an expression as if she was wondering whether the gentle and shy boy in front of her had come out of her stomach.

　　Masao also nodded heavily, his face serious.

　　"It seems that before we knew it, our son had grown up in a way that was different from holiness."

　　Kazumi kindly added.

　　"After all, he still has a childish face. He is indeed my son. He has been living with a beautiful girl for a month and he still hasn't dared to take action."

　　"Next time, why don't you try it with just one person... Two people will most likely hold each other back..."

　　"Good idea... But I'm still curious about their relationship..."

　　"Me, too..."

　　The middle-aged couple exchanged a few words in low voices, and finally turned their interested gazes to Shinichi, which made him feel goosebumps.

　　When the Tachibana family returned, it was time for the Asada family to communicate.

　　At that time, they must have even asked how many times their son's underwear was washed in the morning during summer vacation!

　　Shinichi brought Aunt Tsukiko to the living room.

　　"What is it? Have you caught a cold?"

　　Shinichi didn't look back.

　　"No, I just had a bad feeling that hasn't happened in more than a month..."

　　After all, he had the same reaction when his parents fled abroad...

　　From the corner of his eye, he saw the smiles on his parents' faces. At this moment, Shinichi made a very sudden decision.

　　If conditions are sufficient, even though he has not yet gone to college, he can quickly become independent from his family, that is, move out and live on his own!

　　There was no choice, who made him get involved with a pair of parents who really wanted to care about their son's personal life?

　　For the sake of his own mental state and to avoid trouble caused by his female friends coming to play, Shinichi had a plan in mind and planned on perfecting it slowly when he had time.

　　During the day, everyone goes to high-end restaurants to eat.

　　When Aunt Tsukiko saw the wound on Rui's hand, she of course asked, but Rui said nonchalantly that the hand was accidentally cut while chopping vegetables and that she would be fine soon.

　　While eating, Asada's parents would definitely ask ambiguous questions. However, there were other people around, so they didn't dare to be too picky. Shinichi could handle it easily, but at the same time, he made up his mind. Lock yourself in your room and turn on music as soon as you get home.

　　After eating, everyone returned to Asada's house. Rui and Hina took their luggage and went downstairs. The taxi was waiting outside the door.

　　The Tachibana family says goodbye to the Asada family.

　　"Then we will go back now. If you have time, please come and sit in the simple house. We will do our best to take care of you."

　　"You're welcome, this is the place..."

　　After saying all that needed to be said, Tsukiko walked towards the taxi first, and Hina followed after smiling and waving at Shinichi.

　　Rui looked at him deeply with her burgundy eyes, and nodded.

　　Then she turned around and prepared to leave with her luggage.

　　However, as soon as she exited the front hall, Shinichi spoke behind her.

　　"This for you."

　　Rui turned around when a familiar book was handed to her.

　　"This..."

"There's more content now, just read it again," Shinichi shrugged and said casually, "Though I don't know how many times you peeked at it while I was away."

　　"Who told you to leave the door unlocked…" Rui avoided his gaze guiltily, took the book, and was about to say something to him.

　　Shinichi closed the door directly, only saying: "Let's call you when you have time, and be careful on the road." He blocked her from going out and even locked the door.

　　"Tsk!"

　　Rui walked to the taxi with books and luggage. After answering questions from his mother and sister, she sat in the back seat with a hint of nostalgia on her face and rubbed the rough book cover with her fingertips.

　　"He actually gave me this book. Does he remember anything…"

　　She muttered, looked down, and turned the first page.

　　Rereading the story of their meeting six years ago.