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Chapter 160 Backbone and Pillar
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"However, if there is such a sumptuous breakfast every day, I would like to come every day. I'm just afraid that the chef will think I eat too much."
After "teaching" Lisanna a lesson, Moen then looked at Mirajane. He was telling the truth: if Mirajane didn't mind, he would be happy to come over every morning for a delicious breakfast, since he was running all the time anyway.
"It's just doing a little more."
Upon hearing Moen's words, Mira quickly looked away and muttered something under her breath.
"I've been bothering you ever since."
Moen smiled and spoke, having naturally heard Mira's reply, which was clearly not a refusal.
"Yay! That's great!"
Lisanna covered her forehead and jumped up happily.
"Very good!"
Elfman also cheered happily, perhaps because he was excited about being able to have such a sumptuous breakfast every morning from now on.
"In that case, I'll take care of washing the dishes from now on!"
Moen spoke up, taking the initiative to clean up the mess. If someone is willing to cook for you, and you can't help while they're cooking, you should at least help wash the dishes after the meal. This is basic etiquette and the secret to maintaining a good relationship.
"It's okay, I can do it myself."
Mirajane waved her hands repeatedly, saying that it was unreasonable to ask guests to wash the dishes after they had finished eating.
"If it's just for one day, I won't compete with you, but if you come every day after that, how can I be at ease doing nothing? If you insist on stopping me, then I'll just have to stop coming."
Moen squeezed into the kitchen and spoke righteously, which made Mira immediately stop her and watch as Moen picked up the tableware and began to clean.
"Put on an apron, so you don't get your clothes dirty."
Mira, standing nearby, held an apron, intending to hand it to Moen.
"Help me put it on."
Moen put down the plate, approached Mira, and lowered his head. He raised his hands, both of which were covered in water and oil, indicating that he couldn't put them on by himself and needed Mira's help.
"what?"
Mira was stunned for a moment, and was at a loss for what to do, but Moen's calm tone, as if it were nothing at all, made her feel that it really was nothing.
Almost reflexively, Mira reached out and hung the apron around Moen's lowered neck. The two were very close, and Mira could already smell the fresh scent of Moen's hair. Of course, Moen had taken a shower after his morning exercise.
Moen looked up, turned around, and let Mira help him tie his apron.
Mira reached out, picked up the apron strap, and tied it around Moen's waist. At that moment, Mira noticed that although they were all about the same age, Moen had developed very quickly. He was tall and strong, and standing next to him gave one a strong sense of security, like the head of the family, a pillar of support.
Mira quickly tied her apron, took a step back, her face flushed, and began to reflect on what she had been thinking about.
"Alright, now that we're fully equipped, let's get to work!"
After putting on her apron, Moen immediately began washing the dishes at lightning speed, which made Mira, who was lost in thought, unable to contain herself. In less than two minutes, Moen had washed all the dishes and arranged them.
"All done!"
Moen wiped his hands, then casually took off his apron and hung it aside.
What was happening before her eyes plunged Mira into self-doubt. Tying the apron seemed like it had just happened a moment ago, so... had she gone to unnecessary trouble? Moen precisely controlled the distance and force, and didn't even splash water on the apron.
"What's wrong, Mira?"
After cleaning up the kitchen, Moen was quite satisfied with his work. He looked at Mira and found her staring at him with a strange expression, so he asked her a question.
"No, it's nothing! Are you all packed? Let's go then!"
Mira realized what had happened and immediately changed the subject, making no mention of her wild thoughts, as if nothing had happened!
She was just helping to tie an apron, and all this talk about being the head of the family and the pillar of the household came out of nowhere. It's all Lisanna's fault for always talking about being a family, being a family, that's why she started overthinking things!
Mira quickly identified the culprit that was causing her to have these wild thoughts.
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As Lisanna packed her things and waited to leave, she suddenly felt a chill run down her spine. She looked around warily but found no threat. Suspicious, she felt that something was wrong.
When Mira came out of the kitchen, Lisanna suddenly felt a chill. The look Mira gave her made her realize the danger!
Lisanna immediately hid next to Moen, who had come out of the kitchen with Mira, and distanced herself from Mira to block her view.
"I've been having Moen come over for dinner every day, why is Mila still not satisfied?! Am I doing something wrong?!"
Lisanna thought to herself, she didn't know what had gotten into her older sister. Her sister should be very happy about what she did!
"Let's go, let's go to the guild."
Caught between Lisanna and the Mira sisters, Moen felt Mira's gaze occasionally glancing at Lisanna, so he took the initiative to speak and then led Lisanna out the door first.
The little guy helped him get a meal ticket for a long-term free meal, and Moen felt he should return the favor by helping Lisanna out of a predicament.
"Let's go! Let's go!"
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Elfman was ready and immediately followed the two. He even turned back and called to Mira, telling her to hurry up and catch up with Moen.
"Which family do these two little ones belong to?"
Looking at her younger siblings following behind Moen, Mira made a comment, then couldn't help but laugh. She understood that her younger siblings probably really felt the feeling of being an elder brother like a father to Moen.
"That's fine too."
Mira sighed, then quickly packed her things and followed.
When they arrived at the guild, everyone was already there. They had indeed dawdled a bit today, playing around on the way.
"Master!"
When she saw Moen come in, Emerald immediately moved closer. Although everyone was very welcoming, she clearly felt closest to Moen. Being a newcomer, she still habitually approached Moen.
"Is this your apprentice?"
Mira nudged Moen beside her and asked.
She has recovered and returned to her normal state, her big eyes sharply scrutinizing the obedient Jade.
'Why does this guy always bring back this type of girl? Wendy, Juvia, and this Emerald in front of me—they all seem so well-behaved. Of course, Wendy and Juvia have different personalities inside. Juvia likes to grumble and mutter to herself. What kind of person is this Emerald?'
Mira thought to herself, she was actually quite good at observing. Although Juvia, like Wendy, always seemed weak and timid, the two were different. Sometimes Juvia would mutter to herself with resentment, talking to herself in a corner, which was quite interesting to watch.
"Yes, this is Emerald, my apprentice, who will learn the harp and magic from me."
Moen introduced himself to Mira, Lisanna, and Elfman, saying that since they hadn't met yesterday, today was a formal introduction.
"Lisanna, and Juvia and Levy, you can play together."
Moen looked at Lisanna, who was the same age as Juvia, Levy, and Emerald, and they should be able to get along well.
Actually, they're all about the same age, only a year or two apart. Kana and Leqi are only a year older than the others, but they can still play together just as well.
The slightly older ones are Moen, Erza, and Mira, so the three of them are the main managers among the children. Moen is the backbone, Erza is the disciplinary committee member, and Mira doesn't manage much, but is somewhat peripheral. She mainly takes care of her younger siblings.
"Okay! Brother Moen! I'll bring Emerald along to play!"
Lisanna responded that she had a lot of ideas, especially among younger children.
(End of this chapter)