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Mafuyu just wanted one night of peaceful sleep. Something long forgotten after her son was introduced to the family. Mafuyu loves Kotaro more than anything(except Kanade, she loves them equally), but Mafuyu believes he is a real-life energizer ad.
It was a long day. 12-hour shift at the hospital then reading about 8 bedtime stories for Kotaro. Mafuyu finally slipped into her pajamas and hugged Kanade in her bed. Kanade gently kissed Mafuyu's lips.
"How was your day? Are you feeling okay?" Kanade asked softly.
"Tired. I want to hold you for a little longer, but I feel like passing out. Can we sleep?" Mafuyu asked. Kanade was about to answer when they heard the terrifying pitter-patter of an approaching 5 year old.
"I'll put him back in bed. You can sleep." Kanade said, and was about to go to Kotaro's room when he burst inside crying. He ran to Mafuyu and hugged her.
"I'm scared!" He cried. Mafuyu hugged him, wondering what it was this time. Kotaro always seemed to have irrational fears about a lot of things, the dark, monster under his bed, a scary looking tree at the park, etc. It wasn't unusual for him to burst into tears like this.
"What are you scared about, buddy? I'll take care of everything." Mafuyu said, gently patting his head. Kotaro looked up and sniffled.
"The volcano!" Kotaro asked in a tear-filled voice. Mafuyu sat confused for a second.
"What about the volcano?" Mafuyu asked. Kanade seemed to understand now.
"Today, Kotaro and I went to the bookstore and they read the kids a book about volcanos and how they erupt. Is that what you're worried about, Kotaro?" Kanade asked softly. Kotaro nodded, tears still flowing down.
"What- What if the volcano ee-rr-"
"Erupts." Mafuyu added to Kotaro's trouble pronouncing his words.
"Ewupts! What theeeeeennnnn!" Kotaro cried.
"The volano is at the other side ofthe country, Kotaro. We'll be safe even if it erupts. Also, that volcano didn't erupt for many many years. We'll be fine." Mafuyu said, her logical bluntness shining again. Although it didn't seem to help her son.
"But we don't know!" Kotaro sniffled. Mafuyu thought of making the point that volcanists study volcanoes every day, but changed her mind and hugged him.
"Kotaro, if the volcano erupts, and that's a big maybe, I'll put you both on my back and fly away to a safer place." Mafuyu said, and Kotaro looked at her with awe.
"You can FLY?!" Kotaro asked. Mafuyu nodded seriously.
"Yes. But only if you let us sleep. Rest is very important for a big skill like flying. So mama will go tuck you in bed, and we can sleep, okay?" Mafuyu said and Kotaro nodded. Kanade picked up Kotaro to put him back in bed, mouthing a 'thank you' to her. Mafuyu tiredly laid back in bed, and when she was just about to go to sleep, Kanade slipped in next to her.
"That was quick." Mafuyu whispered.
"Well, crying does take a lot of energy out of him. Also he insisted on sleeping since 'I need to see mommy fly!'" Kanade chuckled. They stayed quiet for a while until Kanade whispered, "But what if it does erupt?"
"He got it from you, didn't he." Mafuyu glared. Kanade giggled.
"I'm just curious." Kanade said, and Mafuyu carressed her face.
"We'll escape. The biggest issue for us will be the ash covering the country, so we'll leave by boat or something." Mafuyu said. Kanade nodded and kissed Mafuyu gently.
"Good night, Mafuyu. Let's hope the volcano doesn't erupt."
"It won't. Good night, I love you."
"I love you too."