The old truck rumbles to a stop on the beach, kicking up a cloud of sand that has Toji scowling deeply. He cuts the engine with a grunt, shooting an irritated glance back at Megumi and the two large divine dogs eagerly waiting in the backseat.

"Alright, you little brats, let's get this over with. Try not to embarrass me too much, yeah?" Toji grumbles, shooting you a sidelong look as he reaches for the door handle.

Megumi, even at the age of six... never one to miss a beat, leans forward with a dead pan face. "What, you worried we're gonna show you up in front of mom? Don't worry, Dad, I'll try to keep the divine dogs from dragging you into the water this time."

The white wolf nods as if in agreement, while the black one simply regards Toji with an unimpressed huff.

"Tch, smart ass." Toji rolls his eyes, but you can see the faintest hint of a smile tugging at the corners of his lips as he ruffles Megumi's hair. "Alright, let's get this show on the road. Last one to the water has to buy ice cream later!"

With that, he's out of the truck in a flash, the two wolves bounding enthusiastically after him as Megumi scrambles to follow, a rare giggle escaping him.