It was late at night, and she just finished singing a lullaby to her baby sister, Mirai... and their newest addition.

You guessed that right, it's none other than Yoichi Hijiri.

After the class ended, the 3 of them went to the kindergarten to pick up Mirai. She will be transferred to elementary class A in the upcoming month, but for now, she will stay there with her peers.

Sophie immediately ran and picked Mirai's up when she saw her playing blocks in the waiting room. Sophie swings her around in which Mirai happily giggles before going into a hug. Then, Sophie looked at her back where she saw Amy and Yusuke. With a bright smile, she says,

"Amy-nee! I have safely secured our Lil Mirai"

"Hai, hai, thank you, Sophie. I need to talk with the teacher for a bit, could you wait here with them Yusuke?"

"Alright, Amy-nee... I will. Come back soon ok" Yusuke nods while looking at her adoringly.

Amy just smiles, while internally squealing on how cute her siblings are. She quickly composed herself and walked to the office next door.

An old loving voice answered, "Yes who is it?"

"It's me, Amy tsuyuri. May I come in?"

"Oh Amy, please do come in."

Amy turned the knob and walked into the office. An old woman in her fifties stared outside before turning around, facing Amy.

"Good evening Kao-baa san. How are you today?"

"Good evening to you too. Yes, just lovely please take a seat there" she pointed at the blue comfy couch. Amy immediately settles down, followed by Kao-baa san who sat across her.

"Kao-baa san, Serina sensei told me after class just now that you wish to see me? Is there something with Mirai?"

"Ahh, yes. Yes. I asked her to call you. And don't worry my dear, Mirai is as lovely as ever."

"Ohh, that's good then. Umm..."

"Haha, be patient, my child. I actually called you here, for I wish to make a request."

"Request?"

"Yes. a request. You see, there's a child recently transferred here. He is barely 1 year old, and he is so young, I am worried about his well being and so forth. So, I was hoping for you to take care of him, and help him to grow. I know it's a bit absurd, feel free to reject it if you don't want to. But, I really hope you will accept it."

Great. Another responsibility. But, barely a year old? Where is his parent? Hmm...

Seeing Amy stay silent, contemplating, Kao-baa san quickly adds,

"I know it's maybe a bit hard, considering you have 3 others. But seeing how well Mirai grew up with your siblings, especially with your care, I was being wishful, that maybe you could extend that care to him"

"I see... I think you give me too much credit Kao-baa san. I can do this because Sophie and yusaku are very supportive and help a lot. Not to mention, Mirai is naturally a good kid. However, before I make my decision, I wish to see him first. Is that ok with you" she replied.

Kao-baa san, nod agree.

This kid is very calm and kind. I really hope she will take this child - Kao-baa san mused silently while bringing her to the room next door.