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A certain February 10th
This is the story of one February 10th that was whittled away with Youmu at my house. "My lord..." Futo-chan called out, her feet pitter-pattering as she ran over to me. She had the look on her face she has when she's proud of something and wants to show me. "What's up?" I asked. "What day is it?" she grinned. I actually didn't know, so I asked her. "Today is February 10th. 2 (fu), 10 (to). Fu... to... hehe. Today is my day!" she said with a triumphant expression, as if she thought herself very clever. I hadn't noticed, but if it's Futo-chan's day, I should give her a blessing. pet pet. "Ehehe..." she giggled with a big smile. "Also... 2, 10 (to)*. In other words, two people. So... Lady Youmu!" she called. And with that, Youmu timidly came out, wearing Futo-chan's clothes. "It is the day where there are two Futos, fufu," Futo-chan said, posing next to Youmu. "Uuu... Futo-san forced me to wear them.... U-um, I don't look weird, do I? It's my first time wearing these kinds of clothes..." Youmu asked in an embarrassed tone. "You look good in white clothes," I reassured her. Blushing and looking down, she replied, "Th-thank you."
I told them that they looked like family together, to which they chirped, "Family?" at the same time. "Yeah. Youmu is the loving mother and Futo-chan is the energetic child," I explained. "Lady Youmu as the mother... yes, I see. I would definitely be fortunate had she been my mother," Futo-chan said with a nod. "Eh? Me as the mother?" Youmu piped up. "Then that leaves you as..." she trailed off, bringing both hands to her reddened cheeks and squirming about. It seems she had gone off into her own little bubble. I had only learned about it recently, but it seems this happens to Youmu from time to time. "Hm. Well, if we are family, then for now that makes my lord the father," Futo-chan said with a hint of emotion. "Hahaha... as if I could ever be good enough to marry Youmu," I replied. "Fufu, my lord is indeed modest. Well, I do not think I could be your daughter either," she smiled. That night, Youmu said, "You're my futon tonight," and slipped into bed with me... to be continued