MyGO!!! I am the succubus Xiaoxiang?

When I got home, my mother was telling me that this was the consequence of being out alone at night, and that this was the consequence of not listening to her.

When Xiangzi saw Xiaomu again.

Xiao Mu is already a very obedient child to her mother.

He just doesn't talk much anymore, and he doesn't laugh much either.

She used to be very talkative and cheerful.

Xiangzi had always thought this way.

Xiao Mu is so silent and indifferent now.

Xiangzi didn't know.

Xiao Mu is now afraid to go out at night.

If you're going out, you must have your mother with you.

No reason.

Because Xiao Mu had seen Senmina and her friends showcasing their educational achievements, basking in everyone's praise, and boasting about their accomplishments.

She had photos of herself from that time on her phone and was happily talking about her understanding of parenting.

Accepting praise from other wives has led some to question whether it's going too far.

"Look, isn't Xiao Mu being very obedient? Doesn't she know she can't go out at night anymore? See, now Xiao Mu knows she can't go out after dark. How good she is!"

"When you grow up, you'll realize how wonderful your mother is."

That night, all my imaginations took shape. The snakes that had been spreading through the grass had heads, and it was Minami looking at me. I imagined the dark room next to me, and it was Minami looking at me through the window.

Stepping onto the soft, sagging ground, something grabbed me—it was the hand of Mori Minami crawling out from underground.

after that.

Senmina proudly announced that Mumi relies on her very much.

If I go out at night, I have to be with myself, otherwise I'll cry.

The wives around her and the father who was rarely home all said that Senmin Nami was really good at raising children.

just.

They don't know.

Xiao Mu only knew this.

If he can't see his mother, then there's the snake-bodied, human-faced Minami Mori, the Minami Mori shadow on the ground, the black-clad man with Minami Mori's face, and all sorts of malice resembling Minami Mori surrounding him.

Therefore, they are different.

Xiang is different from Senmina.

Xiao Mu followed closely beside Xiangzi, holding his hand.

"If you're afraid."

"Not afraid!"

"Actually, I'm afraid."

"Not afraid."

"If you're scared, you can hold me. The lighting here isn't very good, and neither is Hailing's. The lighting in our place isn't very good either, so it's a bit scary, and there are some flickering lights. Hold me, and I'll take you there first. But if you're not scared, then..."

"I'm afraid."

"...Xiao Mu, I doubt you're not afraid."

"I'm scared! I'm terrified!"

"I have a feeling you're lying to me, Xiao Mu?"

"I won't lie to Xiang."

Even so, Xiangzi still felt that Xiao Mu was no longer afraid and was holding him tightly.

He gently pinched Xiao Mu's cheek and took a step forward.

Strange to say.

Xiao Mu said she was scared.

I'm not afraid anymore.

Even while holding Xiao Mu, he felt as if there really were men in black in front of him, and if he went up and kicked them, he wouldn't know where they would fly off to.

Hey, when two people are together, is it always the case that one of them has to stand up for themselves?

Sigh, I never expected that I, as the older sister, would bear all the blame.

Even so, after passing through that passage, Xiao Mu still carried Xiangzi upstairs and opened the door.

Listen to the rustling sound of flowing water inside.

Hailing was indeed taking a bath inside.

Looking at the things piled up inside the room, it was chaotic yet had a kind of neatness that I liked.

The so-called "my way" means placing everything as I please.

At first, I would put frequently used items in places that were easy to reach. Then I would put things I bought in empty spaces. Gradually, they piled up and piled up. When I finally realized I needed to tidy up, I started to think it was too much trouble and decided to do it on a day when I had a day off.

When I'm resting, I don't bother to tidy up.

Like now.

Hailing was clearly exhausted after a long day. When she got home, she took off her shoes, wearily called out "I'm home," stepped onto her floor, and then collapsed onto the sofa, remaining slumped for a while before getting up and taking a shower.

I put whatever I bought on the table, including my socks. When I lay down, I didn't want any feeling of restriction. I kicked off my socks, threw off my coat, and if it weren't so troublesome to take off my clothes, I would have taken them all off.

After tidying up a bit, Xiangzi had Xiaomu get ready and started a fire himself.

"Xiang, please help."

"Hmm? Okay, then Xiao Mu, cook me some vegetables."

"Oh."

"Huh? Xiao Mu, why are you looking at the gas stove?"

"fire?"

"..."

"FIRE?"

"Wait, Xiao Mu, you're not thinking of starting a fire, are you?"

"Do you need a lighter?"

"...Xiao Mu, sit down!"

So you can't cook!

Xiangzi pushed Xiaomu out impatiently, sat on a chair outside the kitchen, and turned back to tinker with the kitchen himself.

. . . . . .

After taking a shower, Hai Ling came out and saw Xiao Mu sitting in a chair, swinging her legs, and looking at the people in the kitchen.

The pretty girl in the kitchen would occasionally scoop out a spoonful of food and feed it to Xiao Mu, who was standing nearby.

"Is it tasty?"

"good to eat!"

"real or fake?"

"real!"

You say everything I cook is delicious!

"good to eat!"

Hailing walked over and saw Xiaomu, whose eyes were bright and who was staring intently at the people walking back and forth in the kitchen. She sat down next to her and watched inside together.

"Phew, there's someone in the kitchen, the food smells delicious, and the house isn't so messy. I can't reach the socks I want to wash or the drink I want to drink, even though they're right here. I have to search for ages and still can't find them. I have to ask them."

"Xiang, where's my milk pudding?"

"Drink after you finish eating! You're drinking cold drinks right after you take a bath?" Xiangzi replied, but he didn't see it because he was busy cooking.

Hailing collapsed upon hearing the sound.

"Hmph~" Hai Lingmei's hmph was so loud it was almost bubbling.

"Hai Ling."

"Hmm, what's wrong?" Hailing squinted at her.

"I'll blow-dry your hair."

"okay!"

Hailing sat down and listened to the hairdryer start up before she suddenly realized...

"Xiao Mu?"

"Huh?" Xiao Mu looked at Hai Ling, puzzled. What's wrong?

"You're going to blow-dry my hair?" You're going to blow-dry my hair? Really?

"Huh?" Xiao Mu didn't understand. What's wrong?

As I watched Xiangzi feed me vegetables and ask how I was doing, I felt a warm glow inside.

I want to stay here forever.

So, I wanted to do something, otherwise it all felt fake.

it's wired.

Xiao Mu touched her chest.

What does it feel like?

"...As expected, no one could withstand it. I told you, it wasn't my fault." Hai Ling looked at Xiao Mu and breathed a sigh of relief.

"Ok?"

"The feeling of coming home."

"Family?"

"Yes, the more tired you are, the more you want to go back to that place, and the more you want to experience that thing."

"Ok?"

"Home is the place where you feel unwell, uncomfortable, and want to go back for a hug and comfort. It's the safest and most comfortable place that will never abandon you. Just like now, when Xiangzi is at my house, this feels like home."

"Is this...home? Isn't home a big house?" Wakaba Mutsu asked in confusion.

"Hmm? By the way, Xiao Mu, compared to this place, what do you feel is lacking in your home?"

"It's small here, not many people, but lots and lots of things."

"Eh? Sorry, I haven't earned enough money to buy a villa, really!" Hai Ling looked away.

I really don't have any money.

"No." Xiao Mu wanted to say something.

Tell me, your house is small and cramped, only two light bulbs are enough to light up the whole room.

There will be someone in your kitchen. When they are cooking, you can see the food being prepared from the doorway, and you can even ask them to eat it if you want.

Most importantly, there are people at your home, which makes you feel safe.

I feel extremely reassured.

"It's small, three people can squeeze in, it's warm and cozy, and it tastes delicious." Xiao Mu sipped the food that Xiangzi had just fed her.

I turned on the hairdryer and started drying Hailing's hair in front of me.

However, it wasn't just Hailing in front of him who had her lips pursed and her eyes full of joy, like a silly cat that had been petted and was thoroughly enjoying itself.