The doorbell of the shop sounded with a *clang-clang*

Welcom..ah, Arnos-chan welcome back.

My mother who was tending the store walked towards me.

Dads probably making something in his workshop.

How howd it go? my mother asks with a nervous look.

I passed.

My mothers face lit up and she hugged me tightly.

Congratulations! Congratulations Arnos-chan! Thats amazing! To get into the academy after just one month. Youre so clever Arnos-channnn! Ill make a feast tonight!!

Yare yare. She wasnt the one that passed so how can she get so much pleasure from this?

Is this a parent thing? Good grief, I cant understand it at all.

Though I cant understand it..It doesnt feel bad at all.

What do you want to eat Arnos-chan?

Lets see. If possible mushroom gratin would be nice.

Its been my favourite for 2000 years now.

There are more luxurious things and my aides used to tell me all the time to eat foods more befitting of a demon king. It cant be helped though. I like what I like.

When I used to ask what a demon king should eat I used to get the frightening answer back of [humans].

What idiocy. Its impossible for me to eat humans.

They used to get loud saying that the demon king eating gratin was setting a bad example for others. Idiots.

Demon King is the name of the person who can be as selfish as they want.

In other words, I eat what I want to eat.

Im going to eat mushroom gratin.

Fufu, got it. Arnos-chan loves mushroom gratin. I knew youd say that so I prepared it in advance.

As expected of my mother. Shes different from my old subordinates.

Aah, mother we have a guest.

Nn? A guest? Who?

I turn around and introduce Misha who was hiding behind my back.

Misha Necron. I met her today at the academy.

Misha takes a step forward and speaks in her deadpan tone.

Nice to meet you..

Misha bows her head.

For some reason, my mothers got a surprised expression on her face and put her hand to her mouth.

Arnos-chan hasArnos-chan has

Then in a surprised voice, she yells out

My Arnos-chan has already bought a bride homeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!

Her voice echoes throughout the house.

Misha tilts her head to one side.

Is that me..?

No, sorry about this. Hey, mother stop jumping to misleading conclusions.

No matter how you look at it shes misunderstood way too much.

..I see..

Its fine, its fine Arnos-chan. Arnos-chans happiness is my happiness. Mother does not object she says in tears before wiping the corner of her eyes.

What on earth is going on in your head mother? What delusions are running around in there? Im afraid to hear the answer.

Mother, please dont get so excited.

The door to the workshop was thrown open with a bang.

Arnos! Good job. As expected. Youre a man now!

Kuh. Its my father now.

I need to calm these 2 down.

Looking back I remember that you were just born the other day.

My father puts on a pose and stares out of the window.

Pappa knew that this day would come but the time still feels a little short.

*Haha* my father laughs refreshingly.

It is short. Its only been a month.

No, this is a joyous occasion. Isabella, tonight is a feast. Lets celebrate loudly.

Un, I know that dear. Arnos-chan is starting his new life.

My father has a full smile on his face and my mother is filled with tears again.

They face each other and nod *un-un.*

Father too.misleading conclusion?

Misha turns her eyes to me.

Yeah.

Alright, its decided. Lets start cooking right away. Cmon Isabella smile, smile.

Un, youre right. On Arnos-chans happy day mother shouldnt cry. Its okay, lets laugh properly!

While we stand here dumbfounded my parents get excited.

Mother, Father can I just say something.

Aah, its alright Arnos. You dont have to help today. Papa will help.

Father, even if you say such a thing Ive never helped.