Slow Start ch47

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>Eiko, Miki...
>I've finished the clothes for Airi-chan's wedding receiption.
>Mother: Saeko

>Come over here for a bit.
>Try them on.
>Okay~

>Eldest daughter: Eiko
>Second daughter: Miki

>How is it? Not too tight?
>Nope. It's perfect.

>The men on watch duty outside.
>Father: Youji
>Dog: Maresuke

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>Kya~

>You look so cute, Mikki!
>It really suits you to a T!
>Indeed.
>You look wonderful too, Nee-san.

>Ah, you're ribbon is crooked. Let me fix it for you.
>I see.
>I shall learn from this.

>Hey, Saeko.

>Yeah?
>Man.
>Our girls have become real beauties.

>Indeed.
>They've really grown up.
>I know, right?

>Not to mention they're at the age where they could get married, like their cousin.

>Our girls could become brides before you know it.
>Huh?

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>Don't say such foolish things.
>[You think I'd just let them get married off?]
>[You married me didn't you?]
>My, how scary.

>Besides, where would you even find a guy worthy enough to have such a high class item as his wife?
>Right, Maresuke-san?
>Bum
>High class item, you say.

>Right now, I'm gonna list the minimum requirements of how to meet my standards!
>>Lukewarm eyes

>Come on, Saeko! Take some notes!
>Yeah yeah.
>>air memo

>Erm, first we start with personality.
>He's gotta have good personality!
>Kay, personality.

>Next is reliable assets.
>A guy with reliable assets!
>Kay, assets...

>An appearance that matches well with my daughters is very important.
>Someone with good looks!
>Kay, good looks...

>And of course, he's gotta be smart!
>Ahaha. That's where you come up short, Youji.

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>Ahahahaha. Totally. Ahahaha.
>Ahaha

>Wait, don't "ahaha" me!
>ahahahahahahahahaha

>..Our parents sure are close, huh.
>Indeed.
>I shall learn from this.
>Learn what?

>I'm looking forward
>to Airi-chan's wedding.
>Yeah.
>I haven't seen her in ages.

>I can't wait to see Shion-chan in her dress.
>Although this one's cute, too.
>I'm looking forward to sightseeing too.
>Yes.

>But it's a bit far away.
>Will I be alright with my entrance exams?
>...I'm kinda worried.

>Eh?
>Wah!


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>Aha, don't you worry about a thing.
>You've been studying diligently all this time, Mikki.

>Staying cooked up in the house studying all the time is bad for your body.
>You should take a breather.
>Yes...

>Ah.
>Oh yeah, I ran into Hana earlier.
>Hana-san?

>She's the one who lent me that reference book, right?
>Yeah.
>That's the girl.

>She said to take extra good care of your body
>and do your best on your exams.

>...
>She said to take care of my body a while ago too.
>Hana doesn't look like the strong type.
>Ah, now that you mention it, she did.

>I see.
>So taking care of my body is priority number one, huh?

>Taking an exam is a harsh thing, huh?
>I shall learn from this.
>Aha.
>I got told off for dressing lightly on walks on the day of my exams.

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>Well, but Hana's worried about you too.
>So your body comes first.
>Okay.

>Hana-san
>is a kind person, huh?

>Yeah.

>There.
>It's not too tight around here, yes?
>Yes.

>Well okay.
>No problems here.
>Make sure you don't get fat before the day, okay?
>Kay~

>You two are of the upmost cuteness!
>Ehehe.
>Thanks, Dad.

>Ah, that's right.
>Hey, Dad.

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>Here.
>This is a boutonniere I made.

>Mikki picked the color.
>It's Dad's favorite color.

>There.
>If you'd like, do you wanna wear it at the wedding?
>Ehe
>Eh?

>Eeeeeh~ Eiko, Miki...
>Wah

>Ahahaha
>You're acting like they're getting married tomorrow.
>Shut it!

>That's it! I'm never giving my daughters away!
>You two will have to stay mine forever!
>Woah, that's gross.

>I wonder if I can braid some lace too
>I'm sure you can. I'll teach you once the exams are over.
>If you say something like that, what're you gonna do once they get to that rebellious age?

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>What will you do?
>They'll say stuff like "Pops is so creepy" and "Pops is so annoying".
>Uwaah~ Don't~
>You're making me cry~

>However
>I might need to strengthen my spirit for the offchance something like that might occur.
>It's important to prepare for such a thing beforehand.
>Like with disaster prevention.
>Disaster prevention is important.

>Alright, Miki!
>Speak ill of me just this once!
>Feel free to say anything you want about me!
>Eh?

>Mikki, this is studying too.
>Th-This is studying?
>Will I learn from this?
>You will.
>Probably.

>W-
>Well then...

>Dad...
>you're creepy.

>This might not be so bad.
>A dangerous kink has appeared.
>Uwaah, that's super creepy.
>Ahahahahahahahaha