Having it pointed out, Akio immediately let go of Touyas hand embarrassed.

Lined up on the low table for breakfast was superbly cut salmon, golden fried eggs, and piping hot miso soup with seaweed. Touya ate those delicious human foods like he did last night. In just a day, Touya seemed to have forgotten his palette as a cat.

Did Kudou-san prepare this breakfast too?

Yes.

Natsuki and Akio nodded.

Kudou-san doesnt eat together with everyone else? I wanted to say hello, but I guess I wont be able to meet them.

Hmmm.

Natsuki and Akio turned to each other.

Its because Kudou-san is shy. You probably wont be able to meet Kudou-san for a while.

Kiri replied. There was this man who wasnt the father of these two boys, and a maid that never revealed themself. It was an oddly arranged family once he actually thought about it.

After breakfast Touya tried to help clean up, but like yesterday, he was told Kudou-san is here, and wasnt allowed. However, he felt awkward being taken care of like this without doing anything in return. If he wasnt able to help in the kitchen, he figured he could do some cleaning around the house instead. He had the knowledge that humans used certain tools to clean rooms and other things.

Touya, you dont need to do that. Well do it.