The Youngest Member Filming a Parenting Show is Adorable - Chapter 17

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【017】
“Superti.”
“Yes.”
“Thank you. You keep this music box.”
I know what a music box is. We had one at Kindergarten!
“Wow!”
When the Admiral wound the spring, the dolphins moved as if swimming.
And I could hear the gentle tinkling music!
‘Hmm.’
But I feel like I’ve heard this somewhere before.
“A lullaby…?”
“Yes, a lullaby. My companion, Aurora, used to sing it to the children. It seems to be recorded here.”
My heart felt at ease.
My belly was full, and I’d received a gift.
“Thank you so much!”
My chest swelled with joy, and when I cried out like that, the Admiral raised his eyebrows slightly, then lowered them.
“Mikard and Elzen have grown too old for lullabies. But you will need it.”
“Thank you very much.”
Since I’d received such a wonderful gift, I had to show my gratitude.
I placed my hand on my belly and bowed my head, and the Admiral smiled faintly.
He didn’t laugh out loud, but I saw it! The corners of his mouth turned up.
But if I mentioned it, the Admiral might stop smiling, so I pretended not to notice, as a four-year-old should.
‘Oh, right. Now that I think about it, finding the portrait wasn’t my only task!’
I was supposed to learn about the family’s hidden sorrow, but I didn’t quite understand what that meant.
It was such a difficult word!
[Family hidden sorrow means a sad story connected to one’s family!]
Just then, Upiros appeared quietly and sent me a message.
‘Is it okay to ask?’
But it felt like there wouldn’t be another chance if not now.
I took a deep breath and gathered my courage from the shrimp I’d eaten.
“Um, I had a big sister, right?”
“Yes.”
“What was my big sister’s name?”
“Luarel.”
Surprisingly, the Admiral answered readily.
Then he slowly explained things I hadn’t even asked about.
“Since you’ve seen the portrait, you must be curious. Why Aurora is not here. If she were, she surely would have been a good mother to you.”
Aurora.
I whispered that name to myself.
Once again, it felt strangely familiar.
“It was about seven years ago. Aurora and Luarel went on a retreat and were swept away by the waves, disappearing.”
“…!”
“Luarel was so young then. She was barely two years old.”
Luarel.
My sister’s name is Luarel…?
I tilted my head in confusion.
‘Our Lu.’
From somewhere, a voice so achingly sweet reached my ears.
Soft as cotton candy, melting like ice cream—I wanted to keep listening to it forever.
Unfortunately, it vanished all too quickly.
“Everyone aboard that ship perished. We never found any trace of Aurora and Luarel, but there was no way both of them could have survived. Not long after, Elzen fell ill… and as misfortunes continued to pile up, you appeared.”
What kind of illness did Elzen contract?
He coughed so much, and even coughed up blood.
As I gazed up with worry, the Admiral gently stroked my head.
“Are you concerned about Elzen’s illness?”
“Yes.”
“Reflux disease is a rare condition that affects only one in ten thousand people. It only manifests in Awakened ones. The power within the body flows backward, constricting the heart and forming blood clots. Once it develops, death comes within five years.”
Gasp, how terrifying.
I became very, very serious all at once.
Just hearing about it made it sound unbearably painful—I regretted asking him to retrieve that book.
I hoped I hadn’t made my brother’s condition worse.
“This is not something for you to worry about. The adults are searching for a solution.”
Seeing my expression, the Admiral spoke in a low, resolute tone.
I gazed up at his deep magenta eyes.
“And… you, at least, I will protect. Trust your father. I will surely keep you safe.”
Our eyes met.
Not knowing what to say, I simply nodded vigorously.
“What a good child you are.”
But then it happened.
☆Reward☆
Butter 10g filled with encouraging feelings
This butter cannot be used alone.
When you eat a dish containing this butter, you will temporarily feel the urge to help the person who gave you the dish.
With a soft pop, an image of butter appeared before my eyes.
Not butter itself, but a picture of butter.
[The butter would melt quickly in this weather, so I shall keep it safe for you. Please let me know whenever you need it!]
Ah. I was startled, thinking Upiros was going to keep it for himself.
‘Wait, then what about my good job stamp?’
I still need to receive that!
The moment I thought this, Upiros immediately spoke to me.
[Ta-da! You see, I’ve prepared a praise stamp grape board for you!]
As the glittering text vanished, a massive grape illustration appeared before my eyes.
Each individual grape in the large bunch had a space for stamping, and one was already marked with a prominent seal.
“Hehe.”
“How amusing. Now it’s time to brush your teeth.”
The Admiral has no idea.
My bottom wiggles with the urge to boast about receiving a praise stamp.
I tried to hold back and opened my mouth, but all that came out was chirping sounds.
‘Sigh. When will I be able to speak?’
Just like the glittering text, this grape board and praise stamp seem to be visible only to my eyes.
‘I am… disabled.’
Speaking as if to reassure myself, I soon began nodding off while brushing my teeth.
It seemed the baby needed to sleep again.
* * *
It rained steadily for several days.
Classes were suspended for a while, but something came up and Cedric was said to be extremely busy.
Thank goodness there’s still no orca sugar!
So I spent almost all my time playing in the Kitchen.
Kneading dough, baking cookies!
“Young Miss, it’s time to prepare now.”
I was busily adding chocolate chips to scone dough when Lina found me.
“Prepare!”
“There’s a family dinner this evening, as I mentioned.”
“Mm-hmm.”
“It’s not a formal meal, but it’s a chance to meet the other family members for the first time.”
Yesterday, I received a special lesson from Lina.
What was it about? The family tree!
First Aunt, Violet Fasayen.
Second Aunt, Cecilia Fasayen.
Third Uncle, Nein Fasayen.
Fourth, the Admiral, Diagon Fasayen!
‘The aunts and the Admiral are the Household Master Grandfather’s biological children!’
And the eldest uncle is adopted, like me.
‘And… and something else important.’
Aunt Violet and Aunt Cecilia were currently competing for the Sub-Household Master position.
They should get along well, but there’s only one position, so it can’t be helped.
‘I’m supposed to call Aunt Violet “Sub-Household Master,” but Aunt Cecilia is just “Aunt.”‘
I haven’t forgotten and remember it all!
Because I’d smelled bread since morning, I was in such a good mood that I bounded ahead of Lina, hopping along.
The maids cleaning saw me and smiled warmly, whispering that my twin braids were adorable.
Pleased with myself, I skipped forward, my feet dancing with each step.
“Miss, watch where you’re going! Look ahead!”
“…!”
Thud!
The moment Lina cried out and I collided with someone around the corner of the corridor happened almost simultaneously.
I barely caught my balance before falling on my backside, then rubbed my nose and looked up.
In that instant, the girl whose eyes met mine let out a delayed shriek.
“Kyaaah!”
“Miss Angela, are you alright? Oh no, your new dress…!”
“Wahhhhh!”
A sharp voice and whimpering sounds pierced my ears simultaneously.
Seeing the flour that had clung to my clothes now dusted white across the unfamiliar girl’s crimson dress, I immediately apologized.
“I’m sorry.”
“Sorry? That’s it? Lina, what are we going to do about this? Why is some commoner wandering the corridors freely?”
The adult beside her shrieked sharply.
Angela wore a crimson dress with her chestnut hair tied in two braids, her nose red from crying.
‘Wow, she’s tall and pretty, just like the eight-year-old older girls at kindergarten.’
I wanted to be friends with her… couldn’t I just brush the flour off her dress?
“Chuuu will brush it off for you. I’m sorry.”
“How dare you! Do you know who this person is before you lay a hand on her!”
Smack!
But the moment I reached out, I was struck sharply across the hand.
And almost at that same instant, Lina rushed up behind me, embraced me tightly, and cried out loudly.
“Matilda, how dare you raise your hand so carelessly! This is Miss Superti!”

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