Chapter 164

"Oh~ Maji Yabakune!"

A slightly dazed and adorable voice sounded from behind. Hiroshi turned around to see a white-haired, cute little girl squatting behind him, resting her chin on her hands. Unable to resist, he pulled out a slime-flavored ice cream.

"Ah~"

Squatting down, Hiroshi scooped up a large spoonful of ice cream and held it in front of Kanna.

Blinking her gem-like blue eyes, Kanna studied Hiroshi carefully, her small face revealing a hint of surprise.

"Maji Yabakune."

Opening her small mouth obediently, Kanna made a cute sound.

"Ah-mmm~~"

Holding her round cheeks, Kanna smiled happily.

Swallowing the ice cream in her mouth, Kanna opened her mouth toward Hiroshi again.

"Ah~"

"Hehe."

Smiling, Hiroshi was about to feed Kanna again when he felt someone watching him.

Handing the ice cream to the two girls beside him, Hiroshi walked toward the dragon maid who had been observing him closely.

"Greetings, fellow kin. Thank you for feeding my Kanna such a precious treat."

"It's nothing. I did it because I like her."

Extending his right hand, Hiroshi smiled and introduced himself, "Hello, Dragon. My name is Hiroshi. I'm human. Just call me Hiroshi."

"Hm?!"

Grasping Hiroshi's right hand, Tohru sensed something and realized, "So, you're a dragon descendant."

"I never expected a dragon descendant to fully merge their dragon lineage into the human bloodline instead of purifying it into full dragon form."

"It's just personal preference. Bloodlines are simply ancestral gifts. I chose what I liked best."

"I see. I'm Kobayashi Tohru, but just call me Tohru."

Taking out a box of ice cream, Hiroshi offered it to Tohru.

"Want some?"

"Is it okay?"

Looking down at the energy-filled ice cream in Hiroshi's hand, Tohru hesitated. "This kind of treat containing trace rules of magic is precious."

"It's fine."

Casually placing it in Tohru's hand, Hiroshi pulled out another box.

"This is my creation. Aside from labor costs, the ingredients are common. Don't be shy."

Bending down, he handed an ice cream to Chika Fujiwara, who was sneaking bites from Ruri Gokou's treat.

"Don't steal from kids. Here's one for you."

"Hehehe."

Unaware of her mischief, Chika beamed with starry eyes. "It's so delicious! I couldn't resist taking a bite."

Holding the ice cream like a precious treasure, Chika gently rubbed her cheek against the box.

"I wonder if I'll ever have it again after today. What will I do without it every summer?"

Pressing Chika's head down with a light smack, Hiroshi said, "Don't act dramatic. This is my new creation."

"If you want more, ask Ruri."

"Okay."

Instantly shifting from dramatic to cheerful, Chika clung to Ruri Gokou.

"Ruri-chan~~"

"One a day. No more, or your body won't handle it."

"Eh~"

"Hmm?!"

"Okay."

Seeing Ruri handling Chika, Kanna tugged on Ruri's clothes and pointed to her own mouth.

"Big sister, ah~"

"Tohru, can I adopt Kanna?"

"No."

"Not even for a week?"

"No!"

"Sigh~"

Watching Tohru's smiling refusal, Hiroshi sighed, "I wanted my two younger sisters to be friends with Kanna."

"Friends?"

Swallowing the last bite of her ice cream, Kanna sneakily eyed Chika's treat and grabbed Hiroshi's sleeve.

"Kanna wants to be friends with big brother's sisters. You have a comforting scent."

"Alright."

Squatting down, Hiroshi gently patted Kanna's head. "Next time, I'll bring Klee and Qiqi to meet you. They're kind little ones. I hope you'll be good friends."

"Mm."

Nodding eagerly, Kanna's blue eyes sparkled as she looked at Hiroshi.

"Can I have more ice cream?"

"Sure."

Taking out another ice cream, he placed it in Kanna's cupped hands and pinched her round cheeks.

"But only one more, or you'll get sick."

"Okay."

Nodding obediently, Kanna softly said, "Thank you, big brother."

"You're welcome."

"Hiroshi, you really like Kanna, don't you?"

Squatting beside him, Tohru watched Kanna nibbling her ice cream with a gentle smile.

"Kanna was disliked by many dragons back in the tribe."

"She was so lonely that she played pranks to get attention, but it only made things worse."

"A while ago, she got expelled for her pranks and followed me here."

Turning to Hiroshi, Tohru smiled warmly. "I'm glad you like Kanna. Thank you."

"Tohru, you're a good sister."

Looking at the magically protected ice cream in Tohru's hand, Hiroshi asked, "Aren't you eating it?"

"Hehe."

Blushing, Tohru replied, "I want to share it with Kobayashi."

"Kobayashi is the one I promised my life to."

Excitedly pulling out a photo, Tohru pointed to the woman in it. "See? That's Kobayashi."

"She looks perfect for you."

Seeing Kobayashi holding Tohru and Kanna with a smile, Hiroshi chuckled. "You're a great match."

Pulling Ruri Gokou close, Hiroshi introduced her, "This is my lifelong partner, Ruri Gokou."

Blushing, Ruri held Hiroshi's hand and smiled at Tohru.

"Hello, Miss Tohru."

"You seem like a caring wife. Please take care of us."

"Likewise."

Standing up, Tohru bowed slightly with a smile. "Let's get along."

Looking at each other, Ruri and Tohru laughed as their faces brushed together.

"Ha ha ha."

"I think we'll get along well," Ruri said.

"I think so too," Tohru agreed.

"Call me Ruri from now on."

"Sure, Ruri. Call me Tohru."