Uninvited Wife, With Child ch23

Welcome back.

This is bad. This is bad. This is bad.
What's wrong?

I've got a test next week but there's a part I don't get.

This might be the first time in my life I've ever studied for a test.
That kinda ticks me off.

She's a genius intellect who'll become a great woman in the future, after all.

Good morning.
Oh, it's just you, Michi?
Heading out?
I'm going on a café tour with Sakiko.

Good morning~
Ah, Mirai.

Wait, it's this time already!? Sorry. I haven't gotten any chores done.
That's fine, but have you been studying all night?

At this rate, I might lose the top spot in my school year.
That's a pretty high bar you've set for yourself.
Most normal people don't even bother studying.

Could you take over my chores for today and tomorrow...?
I'll make it up to you after the test.

Of course! It's a wife's duty to help her wife in her time of need!!
There's a lot I could comment on, but never mind that! Thank you!

I'll be in my room, so call me right away if you anything happens.
Sorry.
It's been a while since it's been just the two of us.

Kako-san's always home whenever she's not at school, after all...
Michi goes off somewhere right away, though.
Hmm~
I'm glad I don't have to worry about her cheating on me, but now I've got different worries...

The weather's nice today, so let's put the laundry on!
Oh~
We can do some cleaning until it's finished.

You can use this broom, Nozomi.

Au!
Eh? This one's mine!

Why do kids like long things so much...?
Ooh~

Ah, the laundry's done washing.
Let's check on Kako-san while it's drying.

Excuse me. Could you watch Nozomi for just a little bit?
Aua
...

Kako-san?
UHYAAAH!

Sorry! I didn't notice you at all.
What is it? You need any help?
That's some incredible concentration.

I see! I think I get it now!
Sorry for the wait. I'll take over now.
Thank you very much.

You were studying? You could at least take a break while watching Nozomi...
I can't stay calm unless I study.

I'm this close to figuring out the part I'm stuck on, so could you keep out of my room for a little while?
Sorry.
Alright. Do your best with your studies.
Let's go.
Ah Ah

Hey now! Kako-san is busy.
Hrm~
She doesn't look very happy!

Guess I should read her a picture book or something.
Ah, she got away!
Wait!
Uppy uppy

Sorry about this~
Kya kya
I wanna play with you too, Nozomi, but you'll have to wait a little.
You're cute, though.

Hey, Mirai, I really want to focus,
Oh?
so could you take Nozomi to the park or something and keep a proper eye on her so she doesn't come here?

I'm sorry.
Au
Ah

I'm sorry I couldn't finish by today again...

It's fine. Michi's already done the laundry.
You're heading out?

Just going for a walk so we don't get in your way.
Sorry... Take care.

Is it me, or does she look upset...?

Oh no.
They said it'd be sunny all day.
I wonder if she took the laundry in already.

She didn't!!
She must've been too focused to notice.

I need to hurry before it gets wet!
I should go to Kako-san for just a little...

No, I can handle this much myself!

Okay, it's mostly still dry.
I just need to rewash Nozomi's things.
Man, I'm exhausted~
I finally figured it out.

Wait, are you okay? It was raining this whole time?
You could've just called me for help.

I can do this much on my own.
Besides, I don't want you to make an unpleasant expression.

The heck? You upset or something?
Hrm~
Not really.

I mean, I want to study and all, so of course I'll make an unpleasant expression.

I get that, but can't you at least take a break from the studying while you're watching Nozomi?
That's...
That's exactly why I'm so upset.

But I've been behind on my studies ever since you two came here.
If you have a problem with that, we can leave...

I'm heading out!
Eh?
In the rain!?

So you came here, huh?
Here's a towel.
Sorry for always bothering you.
It's fine. Let's have a nice long chat.

It was my first time getting into a slump with my studying. I got so irritated that I took it out on Mirai.
Even though she was the one who was in the right.

I even went and said cruel things to her. I'm the worst.
Aaah.
Don't worry. I'm sure if you just talk, she'll understand you didn't really mean it.

You two are wife and wife after all, right?
Just how much does Sakiko believe about our relationship?

I dunno how I'm gonna face her... Mind if I sleep over tonight?
I'm fine with that. In fact, it would make me happy.

But I think it would be better if you went home for today.

Just like how you relied on me, I think Mirai-chan wants to rely on you too.
She may have Michi-chan and Nozomi-chan, but I'm certain she'd prefer to have you as well.

On second thought, I'm going home.
That's the spirit.

Thank you.
Sorry for coming over just to complain and leaving right away.

It's fine! That's what friends are for!

You've really mellowed since Mirai-chan and the others came here.
I'm happy that you're able to talk with me about things like this, Kako-chan.

You used to just have this invisible wall around you, after all.
Well, you still do sometimes, though.
Sorry...

The rain stopped.

I wonder if it'll be easier if I brought a souvenir to apologise with...
Maybe I can pick up a Pekemon or something from the convenience store...
Hmm.
Actually, that's probably even more unnecessary.

No.

I need to get home as soon as possible.

I'm home...
No shoes... Did they go out?

Huh? Nozomi's toys aren't here.

Her clothes
and bath toys aren't here either.

And the tent in the garden
is gone!

Did they really go back to the future
because of all that stuff I said?

Is this the path towards "the future where they part ways" that the future Kako mentioned!?

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