Mother set her cup down ☕
"We need to talk."
Mochi froze 😶
"…From morning, I keep getting this thought."
Maya leaned in instantly 👀
"What thought?"
Mochi's face turned red 🔥
"…Naughty thought."
SPLASH 💦
Father spat his coffee straight onto Candy ☕😵
"WHO RAISED HER?!"
Mother didn't even blink 😐
"You did."
Cousin stood up, firm but gentle 🧍
"Mochi."
"Control yourself."
Candy wiped her sleeve dramatically 🙄
"I am innocent in this."
The family looked at Mochi 👀
Then at each other 👀👀
Mochi tried to look normal 🙂
Failed ❌
Her eyes drifted back to Laddu again 😳➡️
The family noticed instantly 🚨
Maya closed her eyes 😩
"…She did it again."
Cousin sighed deeply 😮💨
"Eye discipline. Please."
Candy whispered loudly 🤫
"SISTER."
Father slowly stood up 🚶
"I need water."
Mother looked at Mochi, calm but firm 🌿
"…Enough."
Mochi snapped her gaze away 🫣
Cheeks on fire 🔥
"I'm sorry."
Laddu glanced up, still unaware 🤨
"…Did I miss something?"
Everyone replied together, too fast ⚡
"No."
The room settled 🏠
But the message was clear 📢
She wasn't doing it on purpose ❌
She was just very, very awake 😵💫
Mother spoke gently, practical as ever 🌸
"I understand. She's on her period."
"It happens."
The room relaxed a little 😮
Except Mochi 😳
She ignored everyone ❌
Her eyes locked onto Laddu again 🔒👀
The family reacted instantly 🚨
Maya put a hand on Mochi's shoulder ✋
"…Blink."
Cousin sighed 😮💨
"This is no longer accidental."
Candy whispered, half scared, half impressed 😨😏
"She's locked in."
Father stood up again 🧍
"I am leaving before I say something wrong."
Mother rubbed her forehead 🤦♀️
"This house needs ice water."
Laddu looked up, finally noticing tension 😐
"…Why is everyone looking at me like I committed a crime?"
Everyone answered together 📣
"YOU DIDN'T."
Mochi snapped back to herself 😵
Face burning red 🔥
Looked away sharply ➡️
Mochi suddenly stood up 🧍♀️
"Laddu," she said quickly 💨
"let's go to the market."
He looked up at her 🙂
"Okay."
Father spoke immediately 🚫
"You will not go."
Laddu blinked 😐
"…Why?"
Mother answered calmly 🌿
"Don't go."
Laddu didn't argue 👍
"Okay."
He sat back down 🪑
Mochi turned, confused 😕
"…Why?" she asked Mother.
Mother patted the seat beside her 🪑
"Sit here, Mochi."
Mochi obeyed 👍
She sat.
Lasted three seconds ⏱️
Then her eyes drifted back again 😳
Locked 🔒
Focused 🎯
Her mouth opened slightly 😮
Water pooled 💧
The family reacted in unison 🚨
Maya groaned 😩
"THIS AGAIN."
Cousin muttered 😐
"Self-control training required."
Candy covered her eyes 🙈
"But not really."
Father pointed at the ceiling 👆
"I am counting tiles."
Mother sighed, firm now 😤
"Mochi. Enough."
Mochi snapped back, wiped her mouth quickly 😳
Face burning 🔥
"…Sorry."
Laddu looked between them, lost 🤨
"…Do I have food on my face?"
Everyone shouted together 📢
"NO."
The house went quiet 🤫
Mochi spoke softly, worried 😟
"…Am I doing something wrong?"
Mother shook her head immediately ❌
"No."
"It's natural."
Mochi relaxed instantly 😌
"…Okay."
Mother raised one finger ☝️
"But."
"Control yourself."
She glanced around 👀
"And there must be one person between you two."
The family reacted together ⚠️
Maya nodded ✔️
"Physical distance. Emotional safety."
Cousin agreed 🤝
"Temporary firewall."
Father pulled a chair 🪑
"I volunteer."
Candy clapped 👏
"Separation protocol activated."
Mochi crossed her arms 😤
"We're adults."
Mother replied instantly 😐
"Boy adult doesn't remember."
"And girl adult looks like a goon from the 80s."
The room exploded 😂😂😂
Maya nearly fell off the chair 🤣
"WHY IS THAT ACCURATE."
Cousin laughed 😆
"Perfect diagnosis."
Father chuckled 😄
"I survived the 90s."
Candy clapped again 👏
"Goon Mochi unlocked."
Mochi covered her face 🙈
"…I hate all of you."
Mother smiled, satisfied 😊
"Sit."
"Breathe."
Mochi asked carefully 🫣
"…Can I ask for a hug?"
"…And maybe a kiss?"
The room went silent 🤐
Mother thought for a moment 🧠
"You can ask."
"Asking is not wrong."
Mochi relaxed a little 😌
"…So it's okay?"
Mother tilted her head 🤔
"Hug?"
"Yes."
Mochi smiled 😊
"And kiss?"
Mother didn't smile 😐
"Kiss needs timing."
"Privacy."
"And a clear mind."
Mochi laughed softly 😅
"…So what should I do?"
Mother's voice softened 🌷
"Ask."
"Respect the answer."
"And don't rush."
Mochi nodded slowly 🙂
"…Okay."
Debate over ✔️
Not because Mochi lost ❌
But because she understood 💡
Mochi looked up again 👀
"…Can I go sit with him?"
Mother nodded once ✔️
"Yes."
"But sit."
"Not cling."
Maya added quickly ⚠️
"Hands visible."
Cousin nodded 👌
"Distance respected."
Father muttered 😐
"I'm watching."
Candy clapped 👏
"Permission granted."
Mochi sat beside Laddu 🪑🙂
Calm
Composed
Respecting space
Laddu glanced at her 😊
"…Everything okay?"
She nodded ✔️
"Yes."
That was enough 💙
Mochi smiled at him 🌸
Warm
Controlled
Human
Laddu smiled back 😄
For a moment… calm 🕊️
Then Mochi shifted a little 😳➡️
The family reacted instantly 🚨
Maya straightened 😬
"…She's moving."
Cousin whispered 😐
"Distance decreasing."
Candy leaned forward 😮
"Uh-oh."
Father cleared his throat loudly 😤
"Personal space."
Mother raised a hand ✋
"Mochi."
Mochi froze 🧊
Sat back properly
Hands folded 🤲
Cheeks red 🔥
"…Sorry," she whispered.
Laddu smiled gently 😊
"It's okay."
The tension melted ❄️➡️🌤️
Mother nodded ✔️
"That's control."
Maya relaxed 😮💨
"Crisis avoided."
Candy sighed dramatically 😩
"So close."
The room returned to normal noise 🏠
Two smiles remained 😊😊
And this time—
No line was crossed 🚫✨