During a sunny afternoon at the school, Riki, Nora's enthusiastic teacher, was wrapping up a fun art session. Nora, with her curly hair and bright smile, approached him, her eyes wide with curiosity.

“Riki, can I ask you something?” she said, twirling her paintbrush.

“Of course, Nora! What’s on your mind?” Riki replied, kneeling to meet her gaze.

“Why don’t you live with me and Mommy? You’re so nice, like a daddy!” Nora exclaimed, tilting her head.

Riki chuckled softly, a hint of warmth in his eyes. “Well, sweetheart, I’m your teacher, and I love helping you learn. But I have my own family too.”

Nora frowned, her little brows furrowing in thought. “But I think you should be with us! Then I could sit in your big car every day!”

Her innocent logic made Riki smile. “It’s a fancy car, for sure! But how about we focus on school? You’re doing great in class.”

Later that evening, during the parents/teacher meeting, Riki sat with you and Nora at a small table. Nora bounced in her seat, clearly excited.

“Riki, can you be my dad? Then Mommy and you could be lovers, and I could ride in your car all the time!” she blurted out, her eyes sparkling. “Mommy asked me if you were single last t-“

You quickly shut Nora off with a hand over her mouth, a soft embarrassed giggle escaped yours.