The Prodigy Sefiria’s Overpowering Program

2 years, 2 months, 9 - - A Girl named Soti (Part II)

Soti was silent for a while after she started flying, but she eventually spoke reluctantly.

"... hey. Are you really two years old?

"Huh? Yeah, I've only lived two years."

Technically, it was a bit of a bumpy answer because it was subtle as to whether “two” would be classified as a category.

I also thought if I answered this way, I'd be more penetrated. But Soti, after a lot of silence on my answers,

"That story was real..."

With a small voice, I squeal like that.

I didn't know which story she was talking about, I didn't know what a good thing it would be if I replied, and for now I decided I didn't hear it.

Then Soti held the hand she connected to me cuddly,

"You think those people... you think Mr. Nervia or Mr. Reggie are family, don't you?

"Ugh, yeah... yeah"

Did someone tell you that while I was at the Auga settlement?

"So for you, family means“ people you like ”?

It was me who would be confronted with a difficult question that started somewhat without context, but still something Soti asks with a too serious look, so I turn my thoughts around seriously on the questions thrown at me.

I don't know, but I'm sure this question is really important to her.

Sometimes I call those kids family because, of course, I like them. I suppose you use the term family against someone I believe to be bound by a deep bond.

Or could it simply be thought of in the wind as someone you intend to live with for a long time to come?

So, uh, I thought about Le Laura's relationship with Lil 'Lu.

They are definitely sisters and family, but Lil 'Lulu hated Lulu's hair, and Lulu' Lulu looks more like he's treating Lil 'Lulu like he can't leave her alone than he loves her.

There will be many unfamiliar families in the world, and Kaylis has a past that has been badly betrayed by his real brother.

Just the fact that blood is connected shouldn't be proof that you are a family.

"For me... don't think I'm going to call you family when I decide to go out with that person for the rest of my life"

To my answer, which I derived after much thought, Soti shoots me through with her serious eyes and tries to explore its sincerity.

Her eyes prompted me to continue beyond.

"Maybe we're going to have a fight first, and I don't like it when it comes to my family... but if it does, like a statement of determination that we're going to hang out all the time, no matter what?

"Even if you don't like it, are you family?

"If you care about them, though. Well, I can't imagine how much I hate those kids."

"Really? What if they say," I hate you "?

"That's not how I can hate you.... Well, I think it hurts a lot"

No matter what happens, maybe it's the family I think you can't really hate.

I'm sure I grew up blessed with people around me to be this idea.

"Soti, don't you like family?

When I asked her that, Soti looked a little freaked out on her shoulder.

Then she looked away a little awkwardly,

"... the other day, I said, 'I hate you so much'"

"Oh yeah... Could they be awful people?

Behind my brain comes Kayliss-kun's face, who was betrayed and nearly killed by his uncle and brother.

Maybe Soti was more obsessed with family stories because she has the darkness for her own family circumstances. If so, my family theory may have made her uncomfortable...

As I was beginning to regret that I might have said something far-fetched, I shook my head sideways like Soti panicked when she saw my expression like that.

"Hih, it's not terrible! Awesome good people! He tells me he likes me a lot, and he's so adorable for saying 'princess' or something!

"... Really?

"Yeah! So, you know... I really don't hate it. I just said it with momentum..."

Apparently Soti's home environment wasn't a bad one and I was relieved for now. On the contrary, they seem quite loved, most importantly.

But that's all I've heard, and I turn to Soti, "Maybe..."

"You're not fighting with your family and jumping out, and you're with us now, are you?

"............... Chigauyo?

"Really?"

"Chigauyo? Sonnakotonayyo?

This is definitely a star! This kid is a runaway daughter!!

Now, Your Majesty Verhazzard, you know this kid's family!? That's why I accompanied Soti on this journey!

When I sighed deeply and said, "... if you feel like it, you're going home properly," Soti replied dry as she missed her eye as much as she could. Not at all......

If you are the child of His Majesty's acquaintance Verhazart, you are likely to be aristocratic. No, or in the first place, is it certain to be aristocratic at the point of being a magician...

Is that it? Earlier this kid said he was called a 'princess' and he was adored... That doesn't mean Princess Magimon, does it?!? No way an exotic princess or anything like that!?

In case anything happens to this kid, it will definitely be a big deal......

When I have a sneak stomach ache, Soti swoops around to the front of me and then

"You don't really hate me, do you? Are you sure?

I could only return a pale reply to Soti's words looking at me with a serious eye as I dyed my cheeks. Even if you report that to me, what am I going to do?

"That's what I need to tell my family. I might throw myself in shock the day my beloved daughter tells me I don't like her."

"Oh yeah!?

When Soti heard my words, she screamed, her complexion began to be so wolfish that she turned bright blue in an instant.

I can't believe you're in such a hurry. You're so "dashing" about your family. If this looks like it, I'm sure we'll be able to make up soon.... if I wasn't really throwing myself or something.

Then Soti said for a while, "Speaking of which, I was crying..." or "Why did you say that..." but eventually I started to smile as innocent as usual after a while to see if there was a fold in me. Yeah, I think this look suits this kid.

When I was caught and smiled unexpectedly, too, so somehow Soti pulled the hand that was connected to me and held it in my arms with a giggle.

"Huh? What? What's the sudden matter?

"Eh heh, Naisho! Teach me!

Soti looks in a great mood for some reason, and she laughs by the way as she says "Something weird feels ~" etc.

And just before we arrived at the Boboloza Tree Sea, we held onto it.