"Child-Raising Consultation Center Futa-kun





"Once again, thank you for your help the other day.
Oh, no, I had fun, too.

　One day.
　One day, under the heat of the summer season and the strong sunshine.
　Futa and Wind were visiting a mansion.

　In the garden, there were well-kept flower beds and a good-sized lawn.
　Unfortunately, the watering hole for the birds seemed to be unoccupied in this heat.
　I wish I could move them to a more shady spot, but I heard that would be too much trouble for them to deal with uninvited animals.

　The view from the dining room is not the same as usual.
　The view from the cafeteria is the same as always, but rather than watching, it is more like watching over.

It's hot. ......

　There was a tub on the lawn.
　It was more than a little too big to be called a tub. It was so big that Futa could lie down in it and it would still be too big for him.

　The water that was poured into it was cold and provided a comfortable environment for bathing even under this refreshing sky.

　A girl, fully submerged in the water, looked up at the sky as if moaning. Her resentful gaze flits to the sunlight, and then she turns away, struck by its strength. But this is not a defeat.

"It's me, Beato!

　A splash of unrestrained water splashes the shoulder-deep face of the girl.
　In the same tub, another child girl entered.
　She was wearing a two-piece swimsuit that looked like a running shirt and mini-skirt, and she happily stepped in next to the girl.

I'm not sure what you're talking about.
It's nothing. You have a very bad eye.
It's too much to ask for.

　The girl looked at the nursery girl with annoyance and raised her face to the sky again.
　She was dressed in a bathing suit, almost underwear. She is dressed in a top and bottom bathing suit that is almost underwear. It is red like her hair color and covers only her breasts and waist. The frills on her swimsuit are adorable, and it is said to be a new product.

　Inspired by Aylan B. Smiles' battle dress, she is trying to revolutionize the shabby swimsuits in this country, such as the one Ruri is wearing now.

　It's a little embarrassing to have so much skin exposed, but it's better to be able to feel the coolness directly, and most importantly, it doesn't weigh you down.

　I'm not sure what to say about the fact that I ordered you to make a bathing suit dressed like Aylan, but for some reason you came up with Pasta-chan's version.

　She was forced to make a hard decision once again, thinking that it might be a good idea to promote the trend.

"Hey, what's wrong with this? It's embarrassing.
"You should be more proud of yourself. They won't even look at you.
How bad is it?

　And then another voice.
　The other girl, who seemed to have taken the time to get dressed, stepped into the tub as well, playing with her short green hair.
　The other girl, who seemed to have taken the time to change, stepped into the tub as well, playing with her short green hair.

　She's wearing the same green swimsuit as the pasta.

She is wearing the same green swimsuit as the pasta.
"What?

　She is wearing a green bathing suit just like Pasta's. "And it's too tight in the chest.
　If you ask me, unlike Pasta, she has a feminine roundness.
　Surprisingly enough, she was a fine girl who had grown up in her own way. Unlike someone else.

"Beato, where's Ruri's?
"No, I don't. I just ordered two to try out. If you want them, you'll have to buy them when they become available.
I'm not buying ...... Pasta-chan merchandise.
What is it?

　The garden was in an uproar with squeals and squeals.
　When Leafy, who had been submerged in water, let out a sigh of relief.

It's funny, isn't it?
"Yes, well. Yes, well, it's a bit of an eye opener.
Luli?
Nonsense.

　Futa wondered how he was going to look at the soon-to-be seven-year-old girl.
　Ruri seems to be enjoying the water with a smile on her face for the first time in a long time. She messes with the pasta, gets annoyed by it, and still seems to be happy about it.

It seems that Ruri has already overcome her dislike of pasta, which she always said she hated.
".................. overcome, I guess.
"Mr. Wind?

　I'm not sure what to make of this.
　It's a good idea to take a look at the website and see if you can find anything you like.

"No, I mean, what is it?
"Mr. Wind?
I don't know who Ruri is these days.
"Mr. Wind?

　She lets out a sigh and looks up at the hot sky.

How old is he?
"Is the heat getting to you?

　Futa couldn't help but ask.

I don't know. What's wrong with you, Ruri? What's wrong with you?　I've heard a lot of stories about fathers who can't keep up.


No. ...... So to speak.

　Put your hand on your chin as you think.

"I've started bucking the trend.
"Bucking the trend?

　He looked away, and Futa thought about it for a moment.
　It certainly sounded familiar to him.

　I'm going against the trend. --Speaking of fads...

"I want to sink.

　"I'd like to sink all the way down." That fake child in the tub was spreading a curse.

"......?

　This is a great way to make sure that you don't end up in a situation where you're not going to be able to do anything about it.
　Her bare feet looked soft down to the tips of her toes, which was also quite a sight for sore eyes.

"Why are you looking at me?
"I'm not looking at you.
"What, are you looking at Ruri then?　Pervert.
No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no.

　You don't know shit about people. That's fine.

If the guys are into it, then we've got a business opportunity.
You're not gonna do a concert with that, are you?
No, I'm not. ...... What are you worried about?
What?　What are you worried about?　I don't get it.

　Aside from the fact that Pasta is in a much better mood in this heat - or rather, it seems to be a bad sign - Futa ignores her and returns to his conversation with Wind. This is not a loss.

I mean, it's a counterattack against Pasta-chan.
Well, that's how it is. You've been having a lot of trouble with your new friends.
That's a tough one. ...... You don't like it, do you, Ruri?
Yes, .......

　Futa was well aware of Ruri's overreaction to Pasta.

　He had heard about it when he took care of Ruri, and more importantly, he had heard Pasta's story about how she became that way.

　I remember very well how Pasta shrunk down with Randy in her arms at that time.

But I guess so.

　I looked at her and saw Ruri smiling, looking quite happy.

I'm not sure if it's just me or if it's a reaction to that, but Ruri seems to have grown quite attached to Pasta.
I'm sure you're right.

　I don't like Beato's sister.
　I'm not sure what to make of this.
　It looks like Pasta is just trying to get rid of her, but Ruri still looks happy.

　A year ago, this scene would have been unthinkable.

"It's true that we may no longer be affiliated with the Orba Trading Company. But I'm definitely partly responsible for that.

　I'll think back on it someday.
　The time when Pasta abandoned the name Beatrix.

"But I'm glad that those two and Ms. Wind haven't lost their connection just because that reason is gone. It would have been best if we could have gotten along from the beginning, but ...... now is better than never.
So is .......

　It's not that pasta is omnipotent.
　There may be people who dislike even the most innocent and adorable girls.
　Human beings are all different, with different tastes and thoughts. I can understand Pasta's point of view that this is a difference in intelligence, but it is also unavoidable.

　Then, even if Pasta doesn't like you...
　But even if they don't like Pasta, it shouldn't be a problem to worry so much about Ruri, who's in love with Beato instead.

　That's what I think.

It would be nice if you could do something about the trouble with your friends, though.
"Hahaha, I guess so.

　I think it would be nice if we could do something about the trouble with our friends," Wind said, smiling as if he were relieved.

　Futa also laughed, and glanced at the bathing girls.
　Her eyes met Ruri's, who looked happy, and she waved to Futa with a warm smile.

　When she looked back at him, she saw a ticklish, flowery smile.
　I wonder if that expression was influenced by Korona. The smile on her face was very similar to the happy smile she often has.

　So he let out a sigh of relief.
　Futa asked Wind to reassure her.

"Ruri-chan?
"What?
"Do you like my sister Beato?






"I hate you!


　It was a very nice smile.