The Youngest Member Filming a Parenting Show is Adorable - Chapter 55

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【055】
Superti was an Awakener who possessed an unusually fearless disposition.
Such a trait was inborn, typically inherited from one’s parents.
Diagon, regarding Superti with admiration, moved his hand with elegant grace as though conducting an orchestra, sending the sea dragon soaring into the heavens.
Crash!
A thunderous roar erupted from the vortex as if devouring something ravenously, and simultaneously, a pristine white waterspout materialized.
Though the pillar of water was destructive, it bore no malice—and thus it was beautiful.
So beautiful that no one could tear their eyes away.
For the naval officers gathered here, this was the first iridescent waterspout they had witnessed in seven years.
Since the Day of Tragedy, they had only seen savage waterspouts that rushed forth as though devouring the entire sea.
“I am truly grateful, Youngest Miss.”
Diagon gazed toward the distant sky, pretending not to notice Colonel James dabbing his nose with a handkerchief.
He prayed that this hope and happiness, arriving after seven long years, would only grow more steadfast.
* * *
“Did you have fun today?”
“Yes!”
The crimson rays of sunset, reminiscent of a warm honey sweet potato pie split in half, enveloped the beach.
Whoosh, whoosh.
Gentle waves lapped against the shore, moistening the sand, and I deliberately walked only through the wet patches, leaving little footprints as I went.
The large ones were the Admiral’s footprints.
The small ones were mine!
“A seashell!”
“Yes, a shell.”
“Can I take it?”
“As many as you wish.”
With permission granted, I lit up with determination to select the most beautiful shell.
But somehow…
This one was pretty because it was round, and that one was pretty because it was pointed.
This one was pretty because it gleamed, and this one was pretty because it was spiraled and made the sound of the sea.
[The Earth Spirit King ‘■’ smiles contentedly.]
[That’s right. Everything born in this world has a different form, and because they differ, they are beautiful. Each possesses its own charm.]
[The Air Spirit King ‘Shapasi’ speaks proudly.]
[My contractor thinks differently indeed.]
As I read the shimmering text of the Spirit Kings, the Admiral’s earlier words quietly surfaced in my mind.
‘A pufferfish is beautiful because it is a pufferfish, and an octopus is beautiful because it is an octopus.’
Being told I resembled a pufferfish was a bit of a shock, but now it’s fine.
With shells gathered in abundance, I concluded my thoughts with dignified composure.
“Superti, do you know what a bank is?”
“I learned about it… but I don’t really understand.”
“It is a place where one safely entrusts one’s money. You presented an idea for a doll-catching machine some time ago, and we agreed you would receive your share from it.”
I looked up at the Admiral with a blank expression.
Right, my money!
Money is important. The Kindergarten teachers always sighed about not having enough of it.
Not in front of the children, of course—they said it in the office.
Since I was the class representative, I went to the office often and heard them say it many times.
So I did think, ‘It must be nice to have a lot of money’—
“Your rightful earnings, I have received as your father and placed in an account under your name at the Imperial Bank. If you need anything, tell Kamin and withdraw what you need.”
Honestly, I only understood half of what he said, but I nodded seriously.
Either way, it’s mine!
[The Flame Spirit King ‘■■■■■’ expresses curiosity.]
[What will you spend that money on first?]
‘Hmm.’
[The Emotion Spirit King ‘■■■’ offers advice.]
[Money only has value when there’s a place to spend it. Merely holding it is useless.]
So I should spend it…?
First, I want to buy cotton candy for my Carrot Class friends.
Whenever the cotton candy cart came to the street, they all really wanted to eat some.
That was when it happened.
Quest!
Getting Closer to Dad Project ver.1
The Luck Spirit King has assigned you homework!
✔
Throw a birthday party for Admiral Diagon Fasayen!
Success Reward
★Great Job★ Stamp x1
Failure Penalty
□□□ (3 days)
Deadline
1 day from Diagon Fasayen’s birthday
Wait a minute!
‘The Admiral’s birthday?!’
I had no idea.
As I blinked, another quest appeared.
Quest!
Getting Closer to Dad Project ver.2
The Emotion Spirit King has assigned you homework!
✔
Choose and give a birthday gift to Admiral Diagon Fasayen
Success Reward
★Great Job★ Stamp x1
Penalty for Failure
I dislike □□□ □□□ □□□ □□□. (3 days)
Deadline
1 day from Diagon Fasayen’s birthday
Oh, that’s right.
A birthday always calls for a gift.
‘Suddenly I have a reason to spend money!’
But the Quest didn’t end there.
Quest!
Getting Close to Father Project ver.3
The Water Spirit King has assigned homework!
✔
Call Admiral Diagon Fasayen “Father” with genuine sincerity
Reward for Success
★You Did Well★ Stamp x2
Deadline
None
Father.
Father.
Father….
‘Ugh, how embarrassing!’
The word “father” no longer left a bitter taste on my tongue.
But still, it doesn’t come out easily.
My chest tickles terribly, and I find myself glancing around nervously. My lips quiver and tremble before closing shut.
It wasn’t because I disliked it.
It was the opposite.
I felt like I could call him Father now, but for some reason it felt so embarrassing.
My whole body twisted up with shyness.
‘Still, the Admiral’s birthday is coming soon.’
Should I gather my courage then?
Take a deep breath and squeeze my eyes shut tight.
Remembering how much fun I had playing with the Admiral today.
‘I’ll give him the gift and say: Father, happy birthday. That’s how I’ll do it.’
Walking home while clutching that large, solid, warm hand.
I made that promise to myself over and over.
In my own way, it felt like a grand resolution.
‘But… why won’t they show me the rest of the penalty?’
I felt uneasy, but Upiros and the Spirit Kings only laughed.
‘It seems like more and more Quests keep getting added one by one.’
As long as I succeed, that’s what matters!
I decided to think about it more positively.
* * *
Today, rain fell in a gentle drizzle.
Unable to play outside, the children naturally gathered in one place—the Library.
Even Iliad and Mikard, who seemed ill-suited to such a quiet, serene space, were here, but the reason was simple.
Superti was here.
Though Superti came because Elzen and Joy were here.
In any case, Naiad naturally joined them as well, and the once-silent Library had transformed into something like a children’s hideout.
It was because Mikard had appeared laden with snacks, blankets, cushions, and all manner of things.
“The reason we’ve gathered today is to choose a birthday gift for Father.”
With potato chip crumbs clinging to the corners of his mouth, Mikard spoke with solemn gravity.
“Truth is, we couldn’t celebrate like this before. But ever since the Youngest Miss became part of our family, Father has improved so much. I think we can celebrate now.”
Mikard knew best just how dire Diagon’s condition had been.
Mikard also knew best how much he had improved lately.
Elzen nodded in agreement with his words.
“Just as Superti said, I think we could hold a small birthday party. Separate from the formal banquet.”
Of course, it wasn’t as though the Admiral’s birthday passed like any other day.
A banquet would be held, naturally.
Though it would be more accurate to call it a gathering for seeing the faces of nobles and exchanging courtesies rather than a place to genuinely celebrate a birthday.
Financial and political figures, Household Masters from various families, new talents… there was a need to build connections and converse with such people.
But that was the only purpose.
So everyone gathered here was tempted by Superti’s proposal.
“Something small. We’ll make a birthday cake ourselves!”
Superti, wearing her beloved rabbit-ear headband, was adorable as always today.
“Then what about the gift?”
Iliad, who had been playfully tugging at the rabbit ears, suddenly asked.
“My dad really loves gifts, you know? Last year’s birthday gift was my promise not to break any furniture in the house for a whole month.”
Naiad sighed at Iliad’s proud declaration.
These children had rooms in the Main Mansion, but they spent most of their time in the Separate Mansion.
‘Furniture in the house’ referred to that Separate Mansion.
It was a telling detail of just how much Iliad destroyed things while running around.
“Hmm… a gift… this is tricky.”
Superti scrunched up her round face, thinking hard.
“I have lots of money! What should I buy for him?”
“That’s true. The assets in your account are probably more than all of ours combined.”
“…Huh?”

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