Mei toddled across the living room, clutching one arm of his teddy bear. Reaching the sofa, he slammed both hands onto the cushion and tried to scramble up with all his might. However, his two-year-old legs were too short, and he slid back down at the knees.

"Papa, up!"

Sena, sunk deep into the sofa, opened his eyes slightly. His black hair fell messily over his forehead, and the hem of his T-shirt was lazily rolled up to one thigh. He watched with listless eyes as Mei tumbled off his knees like a slide.

"...Mm. Me-kun, do that again? That was a little funny."

Mei puffed out his cheeks and thrust both arms toward Sena again, bear and all. His squishy cheeks were flushed pink.

"Nooo! Papa, Me-kun can't climb! Hurry!"