Himari ignores him for a while and focus on ordering the food for the children. She patiently asked the kids what food they like to eat with a smile on her face. After getting all the kid's orders, she finally pays him attention and asks for his order. He just orders a simple steak and a cup of black coffee. As for Himari, she only orders a salad and a glass of fresh orange juice. "You're not eating a proper lunch?" Jin asked. "I'm not that hungry today." Himari answered before giving the menu back to the waiter. "How about you? Do you want me to order more dishes for you?" "No. I'm fine with it." "Okay. If you say so." After that, Himari returns her focus back to the kids. They occupied the longest table inside the restaurant. Jin and Himari are sitting next to each other. Next to his girlfriend is the little girl who always tugs Himari's sleeves to get her attention. Jin can guess the little girl is the youngest among the group. The children are sharing their stories with enthusiasm. They told Himari what they did at the playground with huge smiles on their faces. Himari, on the other hand, listen to their stories quietly and give her undivided attention to them. That lively atmosphere continues until the little girl gets Himari's attention again. "Mommy Himari, who is he?" The little girl asked while looking at Jin with her round eyes. Jin stares at the little girl for a moment. Surprisingly, the little girl did not cry or tremble in fear while looking at him. Instead, she is watching him with admiration in her eyes. Confused, Jin looks at Himari to ask her a question only to see her watching him with amusement in her eyes. "Surprised?" Himari asked with a smile. "A bit." Jin admitted the truth. Himari smiles at him before she looks at the children around them. Jin noticed that it is not only the little girl who is giving him a good look. It turns out all of them are watching him for quite some time now and their looks are similar to how that little girl stares at him. Himari clapped her hands to get the children's attention. "Everyone, I want you to meet Jin." Himari introduced him to the kids. "Is he your husband?" "Daddy Jin!" Reina, the little girl, said. Then the little girl goes down from her seat and runs towards Jin. She bravely holds Jin's hand and sways it a little. Jin's hand becomes stiff since it is his first time meeting a child who willingly approach him. "Daddy Jin, hug!" Reina said as she raised her both arms in the air. Jin looks at Himari again and he received a nod from her. With stiff but careful movements, Jin lifts the little girl's body and sit her on his thigh. Reina squeals in glee before she wrap her small arms on Jin's body. "She likes you." Himari said. Her head is resting on her palm while looking at them with a soft smile on her face. When their food arrives, Himari did not immediately eat her salad. Instead, she watches the children if they suddenly have problems with their food or if they are enjoying its taste. Himari also asks Reina to go back to her seat so Jin can eat his food, but she refuse to leave. Jin told Himari to let Reina sit on his thigh, much to the little girl's delight. In the end, Himari just slices the steak for Jin so he can easily eat his food while Reina is sitting on his lap. While the children are happily eating their food, Jin suddenly move his head closer to Himari and whispers a question to her ear. "Why is Reina referring to us as her parents?" "Reina is always like that. She always calls the adults as mommy and daddy while she refers to the other children as her brothers and sisters." Himari replied. Jin nods his head in understanding. Then Reina suddenly claps her hands in delight which catches their attention. "Mommy Himari and Daddy Jin!" Reina called them. "Hmm? What is it, sweetheart?" Himari asked. "Kiss!" Reina exclaimed. With a smile, Himari approaches the little girl and kiss her chubby cheeks. Reina also asks Jin for a kiss. Himari also urges him to do it. Jin actually plans to refuse but he cannot openly reject Reina who is giving him an expectant look. In the end, he gives in and kisses Reina's forehead. Seeing that the children are not showing any signs of anxiousness or fright because of him, Jin relaxes his body a little and enjoy his food with them. After finishing the food on their plates, Himari also orders two huge cakes for their desserts. The children happily eat the slices of cakes on their plates and thank Himari for giving them a delicious lunch. After that, Himari brings the kids to the nearest toy shop. Himari tells them to choose their favorite toys and she will buy them for them. The children did not waste any more time and run inside the shop to choose their favorite toys. Himari and Jin stay near the cashier and waits for the children to arrive with their toys. "No wonder those kids obviously likes you. You are a doting adult for them." Jin said. "They deserve it, Jin." Himari said while looking at the children. "I want them to be happy and preserve their innocence as long as possible. The real world is harsher than we thought. I want them to enjoy their childhood before they discover the real situation that an adult experiences every day." "I see." Jin said. Secretly, he thinks Himari has a point. When the children finished choosing their toys, Himari pays them to the cashier and bring them outside the shop. A huge bus is already waiting for them outside. The bus driver together with the other three people inside the bus bows properly in front of Himari. With a smile, she tells them to stand up straight before telling the kids to go inside the bus. It is now time for them to go back to the orphanage. Before entering the bus, each child kisses Himari's cheeks and wave their hands at her. They also say goodbye to Jin especially Reina. Himari promised that she will play with them next time. After that, the bus finally left. "Alright. Playtime's over." Himari said with a sigh. "I suddenly want to see Ace. Do you want to accompany me?" Jin raised a brow at her. "Do you like Lester?" "Jealous?"
Before Jin can react, Himari continues.
"Of course I like Ace!" Himari quickly answered. "But I like you the most." Jin can only roll his eyes for that response.
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