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The soft pattering of feet was the first thing that greeted him.
Yagi Toshinori slowly closed the door before peeking around at the corner of the stairs. He could see the small figure hiding behind the column, fingers gripping the stair handles, caramel eyes wide and round as the little one took in the sight of him returning home.
“Young Misuzu, I have come bearing you gifts.” Toshinori whispered, rummaging through the plastic bags before producing a small pudding.
The small brunette eyes glittered at the sight and the toddler waddled over before gripping his shorts in her too small hands. Toshinori kneeled down to her eyesight and slowly pressed the sweet treat into the childs hands. He gazed at the child as she stared at the small confections in her hands.
“…Thank you.” A small voice tinkled in the comfortable silence.
Toshinori let a small smile crawl on his face. Even after adopting the child a year ago, it was rare for him to hear the small child speak. For him to hear her speak was a great reward, no matter the circumstances.
The small brunette fidgeted before tugging on his fingers. She pushed the pudding towards him. Toshinori blinked before chuckling.
“You want to share the pudding with me?” A small nod was his answer.
Toshinori couldn’t help but feel his heart warm. The small brunette was meek and disliked being put under the spotlight but always paid attention to him and tried to handle him as if he was glass. For a child only 3 years of age, still chubby cheeked and with lisps in her speech, it was incredibly adorable to see.
He chuckled before ruffling her hair. The child leaned into his touch like a kitten leaning in to be pet.
“You are very kind Young Misuzu, but I have my own share.” Misuzu blinked, staring into his eyes looking for any lies he might have said. Toshinori pulled out his own pudding to and showed it to the young girl.
Misuzu’s eyes glittered and she tugged on his fingers towards the dining room. The blonde could only chuckle, Misuzu was getting impatient it seemed.
“Shall we go enjoy our treats?” Misuzu nodded her tiny head quickly before scampering off to the dining room. Toshinori chuckled before he gathered the groceries in his hand and followed after the small child.
Today was a peaceful day.