Chapter 221: Being honest
(Ryoto's pov)
... ... ... I am speechless. I literally don't know what to say. On the one hand, I'm happy as any man can be hearing that your partner of years wants to start a family. The difference is that we were in a relationship for over 20 years.
But on the other hand, I wonder if it's the right time for it. Any time in this world, really. I don't want to be delusional enough to think that since I'm Captain now, I'm strong enough. But I also feel that right now would be the best time to start a family before all the crazy stuff starts happening.
(E/D: No it's not. Because if it happens I am personally ripping the baby's umbilical cord out and eating it in front of Ryoto to teach him a lesson and give him some character development.)
"Don't worry about it. You have us, right Zan-chan?"
"Don't call me Zan-chan!"
Gyaku giggled at the embarrassed Zangetsu. I keep forgetting that I'm not alone. And I'm not talking only about my Zanpakutos. There's Rin, Yoruichi, Isane, Kisuke, Yama-jii, and others that would help if I have a problem. Old habits die hard, I guess.
There's also a third hand in this idiom, and that's Lala. She is pregnant with our child, and let's be honest, I was not ready for parenthood at that time but now... I'm still not entirely sure, but I would be a better parent now than I would be 20 years ago.
The real question is if this is enough reason to refuse Rin and the other girls their request. I could tell it wasn't easy for them to make this decision, and I should answer her equally as seriously.
"Rin, before I'll tell you my answer, I think you need to know something first."
Because of my serious tone, Rin got nervous but kept quiet and listened carefully to what I was about to say.
"Lala is pregnant." I said it without dragging the topic too long, and I waited for Rin's reaction, and as expected, it was explosive. The source of this content nov(el)bi((n))
"WHAT!!!?" She slammed the table she was sitting at, and because of the shock, she didn't control her strength enough and destroyed it.
"OK, calm down. I know how this sounds, but there's an explanation for everything."
Rin looked into my eyes, calmed down, and let me talk. She wasn't unreasonable, after all.
"It was an accidental pregnancy..."
Rin nodded at me sarcastically. "I bet so many other teenage pregnancies were all planned." I could practically feel sarcasm oozing from her.
I raised my finger. "I know how it sounds, but I really am going with this somewhere."
I cleared my throat. "As I was saying, it was accidental in the most accidental way possible. As you probably can guess, my stamina in bed is unmatched that with no problem, I can take care of all three of you and still rest and wake up without a problem."
"It's incredibly unfair if you ask me."
"I know, and trust me, I'll do it as soon as possible. Maybe after school since we would be back on our first day."
Her expression softened. "Good then."
Rin stayed quiet for a while, but I could see that she had more to say.
"Rin, did you want to ask me for anything more? You know that I'll at least consider your request."
She inhaled and let out the air a few times to calm down her nerves. Is it a bugger request that asks for a child? I'm getting a little nervous here.
"Can I call myself Rin Yuuki...?" She twirled her hair around her finger, and at the end of her sentence, she put her fingers together and pushed them gently.
How is this creature so cute? I just couldn't stop myself from hugging her and spinning around with her in my arms.
This action surprised her. "Wait, Ryoto put me down. You didn't answer my question."
"Of course, you can. It was silly of you to even think that I would disagree." I put her down. "But won't Yoruichi and Isane be jealous?" Yoruichi Yuuki and Isane Yuuki don't sound as good as their current surnames. Maybe I'm just not used to it. Only time will tell.
"Speaking of that, I was talking with them about that, and both of them won't or can't change their surname. In the case of Yoruichi, since she is from the Noble clan so, you would be forced to marry into her family, and she doesn't want her child to be part of it."
Understandable. Being part of the Noble clan is very stressful, and a lot of responsibilities come with being born a Noble, whether you want it or not.
"Isane just doesn't want to change her name. She says it's very important to her."
Hmm. I sense some history. I can probably guess why she feels like that, but I'll be waiting patiently until she wants to share this story with me.
"But they still want to have children with me?"
"Is it that hard to believe it?"
"No, but I know what I will be doing today." I picked Rin up and put her on my shoulder and Shunpo out of this place to do far more important things.
(E/D: I hate this arc... I am having a Migraine from this.)
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