Chapter 235
Hakase was busy preparing ingredients for the evening service.
During the afternoon, he only sold snacks like taiyaki and fish cakes, but come evening, the stall would be bustling with customers looking for simple side dishes and a bottle of soju. Without prepping the ingredients in advance, it would be impossible to handle the crowd.
Hakase paused while skillfully slicing green onions on the cutting board. His attention was drawn to a small, cute girl and a toddler entering the food stall. They were none other than Karsiel and Byeol.
Karsiel softly said, “Byeol, we have to eat soon, so just one, okay?”
Hakase had felt stiff and tired from working all day, but now a wave of fatigue lifted as soon as he saw Karsiel. A smile spread across his face as he set aside his work and approached her, lifting her high. This was his favorite move, which he called the airplane ride.
“Hey, Karsiel! Haha!” He laughed happily.
Was this what it felt like to have a younger sister?
To Hakase, Karsiel was the most adorable being in the world. Among dragons, she was the youngest, and having watched her since her clumsy hatchling days, Hakase still saw her as a child.
However, Karsiel’s reaction was cold. In a serious voice, she said, “Put me down.”
“I-Is this not fun?” Hakase asked, surprised.
“No, because I’m not a child anymore. I’m an adult.”
“O-oh, sorry.”