Toxic Parent Reincarnation ~ When I Doted on My Daughter Destined to Become the Final Boss, She Ended Up Liking Me an Abnormal Amount ~
After finishing work, Clara was called to Aldoโs house, where they ended up having a conversation.
โAldo, why were you looking for Jeff-sensei and Mira? It doesnโt seem like you know them personally.โ
Aldo was struggling to figure out how to explain. But Iris suddenly leaned forward.
โWe had a dream that Mira died!โ
โIris-chan did?โ
โNo, me and Dad!โ
Clara listened to Irisโs outlandish story and furrowed her brow in thought. Then, she looked back and forth between the two.
โWas it some kind of prophetic dream? But, you know, I try not to believe in things like fortune-telling or prophetic dreamsโthings that donโt have any solid basis.โ
โReallyโฆ?โ
Iris looked disappointed. But Clara smiled brightly.
โBut, I do believe in you, Aldo and Iris.โ
The moment Clara said those words, Irisโs face lit up.
โAfter all, both of you have some kind of mysterious power. Plus, you mentioned Miraโs existence even though youโve never met her. So, Iโll help too!โ
โThank you, Clara!โ
Iris felt relieved that Clara believed them. But that didnโt mean the problem was solved.
โThank you for believing us. I think itโs more likely that people will believe you if you tell them, rather than us, who donโt know them personally.โ
โYeahโฆ but I really donโt want to involve Mira if I can help it.โ
Claraโs face darkened. She bit her lower lip and clenched her fists.
โMira shouldnโt have to fight. Sheโs the type who, if someoneโs in trouble, will throw herself into battle without a second thoughtโฆ But if Mira dies, that kidโฆโ
That kid. Aldo remembered something.
โAre you talking about her little brother?โ
โAldo, you knew about that?โ
โYeah. It came up vaguely in the dream, so I remember.โ
Aldoโs hazy memory. In the battle with the witch Iris, Mira had shielded her brother and died. After that, her brother became an exorcist and joined the heroโs party. That was the original history.
โMiraโs little brother, Horn-kun. Thereโs quite an age gap between them. Heโs about five years old now, right?โ
โHeโs younger than me.โ
โMira actually wanted to become an exorcist too. But after our parents passed away, she gave up on that dream to take care of her little brother.โ
โAn exorcist. So thatโs why she knows Jeff.โ
โYeah. Mira is my senior disciple. She had more talent for magic than me, but I was better at physical combat. Jeff-sensei taught us not just magic but also practical combat skills, so I became strong too.โ
Aldo understood why Clara was so strong. With proper training under a skilled instructor, it was no wonder she could easily handle thugs.
โRight now, Mira is working as a teacher, teaching kids. Well, sheโs still more of a trainee, accompanying the real teacher and learning the ropes.โ
โLike a student teacher?โ
โStudent teacher? Whatโs that?โ
Clara widened her eyes at the unfamiliar term. Aldo was also confused, not entirely sure what he was saying.
โWell, anyway. Iโll introduce you to Mira. We can talk more after that.โ
โOkay. Sounds good. Thanks, Clara.โ
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In the park at the city square, a woman with chestnut hair tied in a ponytail was sitting on a bench. She was eating a crepe with her little brother beside her.
โItโs delicious, big sis!โ
โYeah, it is. Haaโฆโ
The woman looked up at the sky. The weather was clear, but a passing cloud was blocking the sun.
โMira!โ
Clara called out to the woman.
โHello, Horn-kun!โ
โHello!โ
Horn stood up from the bench and greeted them, scratching his hair, which was the same color as Miraโs, and looking a little shy.
โClara, who are these people you wanted me to meet?โ
โThat guy over there and his kid.โ
Clara pointed toward Aldo and Iris.
โAhaha, hello.โ
โHello!โ
Aldo greeted them with a forced smile, while Iris greeted them cheerfully. Mira sighed as she looked at the two.
โโฆI thought it might be my destined partner, but heโs already got a kid? Clara, are you messing with me?โ
โHuh?โ
โIf you said you wanted me to meet someone, I thought youโd bring a potential love interest!โ
โAhaha, sorry, sorry. But they have something important to talk about.โ
Mira was unreasonably angry, but Clara brushed it off as if it were nothing unusual. Seeing this, Aldo felt a bit more confident.
Mira had casually mentioned the idea of a โdestined partner.โ It gave Aldo the impression that she might be open to spiritual things and could possibly believe in prophetic dreams.
โSo, whatโs this important matter?โ
โWell, actuallyโโ
Clara explained about the prophetic dream Aldo and Iris had seen. At first, Mira seemed skeptical, but as the story went on, she began to nod, showing interest.
โAldo, I have a question. You said I die, right? Thenโฆ what happens to Horn? My little brother?โ
What concerned Mira wasnโt her own death, but what would happen to her brother afterward.
โHorn-kun survives. Because you protect him. And then, Horn-kun follows in your footsteps and becomes an exorcist.โ
โโโ!!โ
Miraโs eyes widened. Then, she spoke.
โIโm not an exorcist. But if I were to become oneโฆ that would be the worst future, wouldnโt it?โ
โThe worstโฆ?โ
Aldo didnโt understand what Mira was saying. After all, Mira was a character who died before the main story of the game even began. Her backstory, especially events further in the past, wasnโt covered in the main gameโit was only mentioned in supplementary material.
โYeah. I had thought that if Jeff-sensei died, I would take over for him.โ
โWait, I never heard about that.โ
Clara interjected. Indeed, even Clara didnโt know about this. She only knew that Mira had once aimed to become an exorcist.
โRight now, Iโm not an exorcist, yet you said I become one in the future. If you were a scammer who had dug up information about me, you wouldnโt know something that only exists in my heart. And if youโre a prophet, thatโs even worse. Because it means my teacher will die.โ
In the original history, Jeff dies during the upcoming spirit attack. The spirit, in its final moments, unleashes a devastating attack, taking many civilians with it. Jeff shields others from the attack and dies. Mira then takes over his role.
โWhether I believe you or not, Iโd judge you as a shady adult. Thatโs all.โ
Mira turned to her brother, matching his eye level. Then, she gently patted his head.
โBig sis?โ
Mira hugged her brother tightly.
โHornโฆ! Even if Iโm goneโฆ you have to grow up strong, okay?โ
โHuh? What are you talking about? Big sis, I donโt want you to go anywhere.โ
โAh, ahaha. Yeah, youโre right. I wonโt leave you behindโฆ never.โ
Aldo understood Miraโs feelings all too well. If someone told him he was going to die, he knew heโd do the same thing with Iris.
When facing death, you want to spend as much time as possible with the ones you love. Anyone with a heart would feel the same.
Mira pulled away from her brother and turned to Aldo.
โAldo, is it still not too late? To change the future where I die thereโฆ no, I donโt want Jeff-sensei to die either! No, everyoneโฆ I donโt want anyone to die.โ
Aldo nodded firmly. He didnโt have any experience changing the future, but he wasnโt about to give a half-hearted answer now.
โIโm here because I intend to change it.โ