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Chapter 3

Going Out

It was the first night after Aldo returned home. Iris was preparing to sleep on the floor with only a blanket.

โ€œIris? Hey, what are you doing?โ€

โ€œHuh?โ€

Iris flinched. Aldoโ€™s tone wasnโ€™t angry, but being asked, โ€œWhat are you doing?โ€ by him made Iris nervous, fearing sheโ€™d get scolded.

โ€œThereโ€™s a bed here; you should sleep there.โ€

โ€œButโ€ฆ Father said I shouldnโ€™t sleep in the bed.โ€

โ€œIโ€ฆ did?โ€

A memory Aldo didnโ€™t have. Before he lost his memory, Aldo never allowed Iris to sleep in the bed. Heโ€™d forced her to sleep on the floor without even a futon, allowing her just one blanket as a slight kindness.

โ€œNo, from today on, sleep in the bed. As for everything up until nowโ€ฆ Iโ€™mโ€ฆ sorry.โ€

Aldo lowered his head, apologizing for the horrible things heโ€™d done to Iris, even if he couldnโ€™t remember them. Iris looked at him, wide-eyed and surprised.

โ€œReallyโ€ฆ I can use the bed?โ€

โ€œYes.โ€

The house had two beds. Iris used one, and Aldo took the other.

The bed was a bit hard, but it was much softer than the floor. It embraced Iris, allowing her to sleep peacefully.

โ—‡

โ€œYawnโ€ฆโ€

With the morning sun shining in, Aldo woke up. Iris still seemed to be asleep. He went to the washroom to wash his face, and just as he was doing so, he heard a scream from the bedroom.

โ€œIris! What happened?โ€

Aldo rushed over without even wiping his face. Iris was trembling, and as soon as she saw Aldo, she repeatedly muttered apologies.

โ€œIโ€™m sorry, Iโ€™m sorry, Iโ€™m sorry, Iโ€™m sorryโ€ฆโ€

โ€œIris, calm down! What happened?โ€

Aldoโ€™s voice rose involuntarily, startling Iris. Realizing his mistake, he stood there, mouth half-open.

โ€œOh, Iโ€™m sorry. Iris, could you calm down? Can you tell me what happened?โ€

โ€œSniffโ€ฆ sobโ€ฆ Iโ€™m sorry. Iโ€ฆ I woke up later than Father.โ€

Irisโ€™s tears fell onto the blanket. Aldo let out a sigh of relief.

โ€œOh, thatโ€™s all? You donโ€™t need to worry about that.โ€

โ€œHuh? Fatherโ€ฆ youโ€™re not mad?โ€

โ€œI wouldnโ€™t scold you just for waking up later than me.โ€

โ€œButโ€ฆโ€

Iris hesitated, and Aldo understood. She had been living in fear of being scolded if she didnโ€™t wake up before her father.

โ€œItโ€™s alright, Iris. โ€˜Fatherโ€™ wonโ€™t do that anymore.โ€

โ€œReally?โ€

Iris looked up at Aldo, her expression a mixture of half-relief and half-doubt.

What had the old Aldo done to this child? He couldnโ€™t forgive himself for ever having hurt such an innocent girl.

From now on, he would protect Iris. Resolving to do so, Aldo came up with an idea.

โ€œIris, how about we go outside?โ€

โ€œOutsideโ€ฆ? Are you sure?โ€

Iris asked, a bit taken aback. Aldo smiled warmly, trying to ease her concern.

โ€œYes, letโ€™s go on an outing today.โ€

โ€œBut, Father, donโ€™t you have workโ€ฆ?โ€

Today wasnโ€™t a rest day, a day when adults usually worked.

โ€œOh, work starts tomorrow. The doctor said I should rest until then, and my workplace confirmed it.โ€

Aldo had suffered a severe head injury, so his workplace had given him time to recover.

โ€œIris, is there anywhere youโ€™d like to go?โ€

โ€œUhโ€ฆโ€

โ€œHmm, hard to think of something on the spot, huh?โ€

โ€œSorryโ€ฆโ€

โ€œNo, itโ€™s fine. Iโ€™m not blaming you. In that case, how about I escort you around today?โ€

Aldo took Irisโ€™s hand and led her outside. They walked through the slums as Aldo checked the map, heading to a certain place.

โ€œWelcome!โ€

The worn-out clothing store in the slums. A female clerk called out to Aldo as they entered.

โ€œIโ€™d like to buy some clothes for this child.โ€

โ€œHuh?โ€

Iris was surprised by Aldoโ€™s words. Since her mother left, no one had bought her clothes.

โ€œAlright, understood. Weโ€™ll take her measurements here.โ€

โ€œIris, be a good girl and listen to what the clerk says, okay?โ€

โ€œYesโ€ฆโ€

Iris was taken by the clerk to have her measurements taken, and Aldo patiently waited.

When she returned, the clerk showed her various fabrics.

โ€œHow about this outfit?โ€

โ€œUmโ€ฆ I think itโ€™s good.โ€

Iris answered somewhat vaguely, not sure what to say in this situation.

โ€œIris, donโ€™t hold back. Choose something you really like.โ€

โ€œYes, Father. Thenโ€ฆ this light blue dressโ€ฆโ€

โ€œThis one? Alright. Letโ€™s try it on.โ€

The clerk led Iris to the fitting room, where she changed. She emerged wearing the light blue dress.

โ€œHow do I look, Father?โ€

โ€œIt suits you well.โ€

Aldo had her change out of her tattered clothes and bought her proper ones.

After leaving the clothing store, Aldo and Iris headed to a barberโ€™s next.

โ€œWelcome!โ€

โ€œCould you cut her hair, please?โ€

โ€œHer hair is pretty damaged. Would you be okay with cutting it short?โ€

โ€œYes, thatโ€™s fine.โ€

Iris answered nervously. After all she had been through, she had a lingering distrust of adults.

โ€œAlright, little lady. Iโ€™ll make you look cute.โ€

The barber began trimming her damaged hair. Since much of it was damaged, they had to cut quite a bit.

โ€œHer hair was really damaged. Maybe she didnโ€™t have a place for proper care?โ€

In the slums, it wasnโ€™t unusual for families to lack proper care, so the barber didnโ€™t find Irisโ€™s condition too surprising.

โ€œWell, to be honest, my wife left, and itโ€™s just us men now. I really donโ€™t know how to care for a girlโ€™s hair.โ€

Aldo made an excuse, and the barber looked at him sympathetically.

โ€œAh, sorry to bring up bad memories.โ€

โ€œNo, itโ€™s alright.โ€

โ€œHere, Iโ€™ll give you some shampoo for her hair. Use it to take care of her hair.โ€

โ€œReally? Thatโ€™s great, Iris! Oh, how muchโ€ฆ?โ€

โ€œNo charge for the shampoo; itโ€™s a gift.โ€

The barber laughed heartily. Aldo, looking grateful, said, โ€œThank you very much.โ€

โ€œNow, Iris, thank him as well.โ€

โ€œOh, yes, thank you very much.โ€

Prompted by Aldo, Iris thanked the barber.

โ€œSuch a sweet girl. Sheโ€™s going to be beautiful someday.โ€

With her hair cut, Iris went from having long hair to a shoulder-length bob. Removing the damaged hair changed her look significantly.

From a rather gloomy girl, she now looked a bit more lively.

โ€œOh, you look wonderful. Youโ€™ve become even cuter, Iris.โ€

โ€œReally? Thank you, Father.โ€

Iris blushed and looked down shyly.


Toxic Parent Reincarnation ~ When I Doted on My Daughter Destined to Become the Final Boss, She Ended Up Liking Me an Abnormal Amount ~

Toxic Parent Reincarnation ~ When I Doted on My Daughter Destined to Become the Final Boss, She Ended Up Liking Me an Abnormal Amount ~

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Status: Ongoing Type: Author: Released: 2024 Native Language: Japanese
A man who lost his wife and child in an accident ended his own life in despair, choosing to follow them. However, when he woke up, he found himself possessing the body of the father of the final boss from a game heโ€™d played as a child. In the original storyline, this father had abused his daughter, which led her to become the final boss out of deep resentment. But this man could never bring himself to treat his new daughter cruelly. Determined to make her happy, especially after losing his daughter in his previous life, he worked tirelessly for her. Alongside his main job, he explored dungeons and gave his all to ensure she could have an easy life, even making it possible for her to attend school. As a result... she never went down the dark path, nor did she become the final boss. However, she developed an intense attachment to her father.

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