The Tentacle Girl's Child Can't Be a Magical Girl

Chapter 53 Sugar Daddy

When the music ended, Bai Yuze glanced at the old-fashioned wall clock.

9:30.

He closed the piano lid, stood up, and nodded toward the bar.

The proprietress leaned back in her seat and made him a cup of instant juice as a farewell.

Bai Yuze, holding a juice, pushed open the door of the coffee shop, and a night breeze rushed in.

The nights in Maple Leaf District are a bit cooler than in Hanjiang District, and the air carries a faint scent of grass and trees.

Bai Yuzhe had only taken a few steps when he heard soft footsteps behind him.

He turned around and looked.

Chiba Yume stood at the entrance of the cafe, having changed out of her maid outfit into ordinary casual clothes: a slightly faded sweatshirt paired with dark trousers. She carried a small cloth bag and paused when she saw him turn around.

Bai Yuze asked, "Shall we go back together?"

Chiba Yumeyu didn't say anything, but silently followed, walking half a step behind him.

The two walked side by side into the night.

The streets in the Maple Leaf area were very clean, and the streetlights cast long shadows.

Occasionally, joggers would pass by, hurrying along, and no one would give them a second glance.

The two arrived at the ride-hailing waiting area, and Bai Yuze asked, "How's work here? Have you been bullied?"

Chiba Yumeyu shook her head.

"Sister Lu is a very kind person. She usually lets me do light work. If anyone bullies me, she will personally stand up for me." She paused, then added, "The other maids don't get this treatment."

Bai Yuze remained silent.

He knew what those words meant.

Chiba Yume was thanking him for introducing her to this place and for letting her meet a boss who was willing to protect her.

Bai Yuze didn't point it out, but simply changed the subject, "What are your plans after graduation?"

"After graduation?"

A hint of confusion flashed in Chiba Yume's eyes.

But soon, that sense of bewilderment vanished, replaced by a familiar calm.

"I don't have any plans for work right now. But I'm going to save up some money first."

Bai Yuze didn't ask what the other person wanted to do, as the two weren't that close yet. However, this was the first time his employee had told him about his plans.

That's already pretty good, considering they're just a simple boss and employee relationship.

After leaving the Rainbow Bridge, we arrived at the bus stop next to it. The streetlights were very bright, casting our shadows into two blurry black blobs.

Bai Yuze asked, "Would you like me to take you home tonight?"

Chiba Yumeyu shook her head and said softly, "No need. I've moved to Hanjiang District; the security here is much better than in Parrot District."

Bai Yuze nodded.

"OK."

He turned and walked in another direction.

He took two steps, then stopped and looked back at her.

"Oh, right."

Chiba Yumeyu raised her head.

Bai Yuze took a paper bag out of his schoolbag and handed it over.

"Happy birthday."

Chiba Yumeyu was stunned. She looked down at the paper bag, then looked up at him. Her face remained expressionless, but something flickered slightly in her eyes.

"Take it."

Bai Yuze shook the bag. "My arms are getting sore from holding it up."

Chiba Yumeko then reached out and took it, her movements somewhat slow, as if she hadn't yet recovered from some kind of emotional state.

She glanced down into the bag and saw a light blue dress, neatly folded, the fabric gleaming softly under the streetlights.

Bai Yuze scratched his head, his tone unusually uncertain: "I don't have much money, and I didn't buy any expensive brands. I don't even know if they'll fit—but you look so good in a maid outfit, you'll definitely look even better in other dresses."

Chiba Yumeyu lowered her head, looking at the dress in her hand.

The light from the streetlamp fell on her, casting a long shadow.

She didn't say anything.

But the hand hanging by his side gripped the paper bag tightly.

Bai Yuze waited for two seconds but received no response.

He was used to the other person's personality, so he turned around, waved, and said, "Okay, I'm off then. See you tomorrow."

He took a few steps forward.

A soft voice suddenly came from behind: "Boss."

Bai Yuze turned around.

Chiba Yume stood under the streetlight, her eyes a little red. She looked at him, her lips moved as if she wanted to say something, but in the end she only uttered two words: "Thank you."

Her voice was very soft, as if she was afraid it would be blown away by the wind.

Then she turned and ran quickly into the night.

Bai Yuzhe watched her figure disappear at the alley entrance, then looked away and continued walking forward.

Ugh!

Chiba Yume looks quite good in a maid outfit; it would be even better if she wore white stockings.

It's just a pity.

Now, he can barely support himself, yet he wants to learn from those big bosses who keep secretaries as mistresses?

That's just wishful thinking.

At 10 p.m., when Bai Yuze opened the door, a small figure was curled up on the sofa, holding a small notebook in her arms, her head nodding, obviously having fallen asleep while waiting for him to come back.

The sound of the door lock startled her.

When she opened her eyes in a certain month, she rubbed them and saw that it was him. She immediately jumped up from the sofa, ran over barefoot, and hugged his waist.

"Onii-chan, why are you so late?"

Her voice was soft and sweet, still groggy from just waking up, but her deep green eyes were filled with worry.

Bai Yuzhe rubbed her head.

"It's nothing. I just felt like someone was watching me, so I found a new part-time job. Otherwise, the pressure to make ends meet would be too much."

One month, she looked up at him.

Those eerie green eyes blinked, and a few tentacles peeked out from under the skirt, slightly tense. "Who's targeting my little sticky treat? I'll take care of him for you right now!"

"Cough cough~"

Bai Yuze hugged his beloved Okasan tightly, then gently pressed back the tentacles that were beginning to stir.

"It's okay, it's okay. I can kill him after I graduate and get residency in Maple Leaf District."

One month, he pulled her into his arms, and she struggled a little, somewhat unwillingly.

"But----"

"No buts."

Bai Yuzhe interrupted her, lowered his head, looked into those eerie green eyes, and said softly, "Oh my god, magical girls really do exist in this world. We need to be a little sneaky. Otherwise, we'll be treated like mini-bosses and wiped out."

In a certain month, she tilted her head and looked at him.

Those eyes were filled with confusion.

Why is Xiao Nian Gao so afraid of magical girls when she has never watched any magical girl anime since she was a child?

It seemed as if the moment they were exposed, they would be wiped out by magical girls swarming in from all directions.

In her mind, those flying creatures were just food with different flavors.

Seeing Bai Yuze's serious expression, she didn't ask the question.

The child has grown up.

They have their own ideas now.

As a mother, she needs to learn to listen.

In a certain month, she reached out and gently patted Bai Yuze's back, just like she would coax a child when he was little.

"Oh well."

Her voice was soft, with a hint of compromise. "But if anyone really bullies you, you must tell Okasan~ Okasan will help you get revenge."