Chapter 24: Good Looks Are The Primary Productive Force
"Eriri, can you tell me about the girl you're interested in? Mom is really curious about what kind of girl could win your heart," Sayuri said, fanning herself with the small purple fan in her hand and looking at Eriri with a curious expression.
Eriri thought for a moment, then nodded and replied, "Well... she's a very cute girl."
"Mhm, what else? What else?" Sayuri asked eagerly, pressing Eriri for more details.
"Mom, you sure are curious..."
"Of course, this is my precious daughter's first love interest. As your mother, I must learn about her carefully," Sayuri said with an expression that indicated this was only natural.
"Okay... Her name is Megumi Kato. She's a classmate I met today..."
Eriri then told Sayuri about her encounter with Megumi Kato earlier that day and how they had confessed their feelings to each other. She even detailed how she helped Megumi step into the realm of superpowers, leaving nothing out.
Sayuri pondered for a moment, then smiled and said, "I see... You did well. Since you've made this decision, you must really care for her. This way, she can have a long life and always be with you."
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Time quietly passed, and before they knew it, it was already past nine in the evening. From the bathroom in Eriri's room, there were faint sounds of two girls playing and splashing around.
At that moment, Eriri and Sayuri were soaking together in the large bathtub in the bathroom, sitting side by side. The water covered both of their bodies, with only their golden and purple heads peeking above the water. Through the semi-transparent bathwater, it could be seen that Sayuri was holding Eriri tightly to her chest.
Although their bodies would never get dirty or need sleep to replenish energy since they evolved, they still maintained the habit of bathing and sleeping regularly.
According to Eriri, bathing and sleeping are two of life's greatest pleasures.
"Hey, Mom, don't touch there, it's ticklish," Eriri said, slightly squirming in Sayuri's arms, trying to stop her from making mischief with her hands. Of course, this was only a token resistance, as Eriri did not really mind such intimate interactions between mother and daughter.
If Eriri wanted, almost no one in this world could hold her like Sayuri and play with her like this.
"Kukuku, there's nothing wrong with that," Sayuri laughed mischievously, letting her hands roam between Eriri's chest and belly, "Wow... Eriri's skin is as soft and smooth as ever. It feels amazing, though her chest is a bit disappointing."
"Hmph, you're one to talk, Mom. Yours isn't any bigger than mine, and I don't care how big my chest is," Eriri said, arching her back against Sayuri's chest with a hum.
"Nonsense, a girl's chest is her charm."
"That's nothing. Looks are the most important. But as long as it's someone I like, I'll love them whether they have a flat chest or big boobs," Eriri said, tilting her head proudly in Sayuri's arms.
"Oh? 'Them'?" Sayuri caught onto the keyword in Eriri's statement, "Does that mean there's more than one girl you like?"
"Well..." Eriri hesitated, not expecting to slip up and reveal so much.
Sayuri lightly rubbed the softness of Eriri's chest, a playful smile on her face, "Why are you silent? Is that an admission? Being fickle isn't good, you know. I wonder what that girl, Megumi Kato, would think about this?"
"Yes, there's more than just Megumi that I like, but I will treat each one of them sincerely," Eriri said, suddenly changing her attitude to one of frankness. "We aren't ordinary people. With eternal life, isn't it enough that we are all happy?"
"Oh, you clever little devil, you're just good at making excuses. But you have a point, and I don't know how to argue with you," Sayuri said, patting Eriri's head with a look full of affection, "But I was only asking casually; I didn't mean anything by it. I've always told you, whatever Eriri likes or wants to do, Mom will fully support you."
"Mm..." Eriri felt warmth in her heart, wearing a blissful smile as she lay in Sayuri's arms.
For a while, Eriri and Sayuri enjoyed the comfort of the bath, sharing a tender moment together.
"Okay, we've soaked long enough, and it's getting late. Time to get out and go to bed."
Sayuri nudged Eriri, who was resting with her eyes closed in her arms, and before she could react, she stood up, lifting her out of the tub in the same embrace.
Before Eriri could make a move, Sayuri turned her around to face her, wrapping her left arm around her back and placing her right hand under her bottom, lifting her up effortlessly.
Eriri didn't resist Sayuri's actions, letting her carry her into the dressing room.
After a playful time in the dressing room, Eriri and Sayuri put on their pajamas and returned to the bedroom.
Reaching Eriri's luxurious white princess bed, Sayuri pulled back the covers and slipped in first.
Lying on the bed, Sayuri patted the spot beside her and called softly, "Eriri, come on up, come into Mom's arms. Mom wants to hold you while we sleep."
"Coming, coming."
Eriri crawled onto the bed leisurely and nestled into Sayuri's embrace, wrapping her left arm around her back and burying her head in her soft chest.
This wasn't Eriri's first time being held to sleep by Sayuri. Over the past decade, Sayuri would seize any opportunity to sleep holding her.
Her poor father could only sleep alone during those times, and tonight was no exception.
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