On The Way to Meet Mom Chapter 10-17 takes us deeper into the tender chaos of Ryder and Mori’s journey. From navigating stormy lands to stepping inside an otherworldly villa ruled by the mysterious Miria, every moment brings new emotions, quirky characters, and surprising warmth. Mori, the quiet and curious little boy, continues to silently steal hearts, whether he’s drawing with crayons or hiding under tables. Meanwhile, Ryder’s journey evolves from reluctant babysitter to a fiercely protective companion. Packed with humor, wonder, and heartfelt connections, these episodes show how bonds can bloom in the most unexpected places.
On the Way to Meet Mom Chapter 10: Strangers And Shelter
On The Way to Meet Mom Chapter 10 begins with Ryder staring down a black hole-controlling a hunter and internally screaming, “This cannot be happening.” He hugs Mori tighter and asks Aiya for their odds if he goes full beast mode. Aiya drops a merciless “16%” like a judge handing down a sentence. And since Aiya’s never wrong, Ryder decides—nope, definitely not a fair fight. So instead of playing hero, he guns the bike, asks Aiya to remove the limiter, and blasts the creature with a blue-light shot before fleeing like a space cowboy on turbo mode.
Ryder tells Mori to hold on tight, eyes locked on a distant bridge like it’s salvation. But just as they’re about to cross, the shadowy hunter literally zooms up beside them with zero signs of attack. Then—plot twist—the guy flings Ryder off the bike with Mori still in his arms! Ryder’s stunned, confused, and also extremely airborne with Mori screaming scared. The hunter reaches for a shaking Mori while Aiya coolly initiates, “Order: retrieving the bike.” The creepy guy just smirks while massive fish float above them like dreamscape airships.
Ryder then jolts awake, asking, “Did I just pass out?” Aiya calmly explains that yes, he blacked out from a spike in altitude. And those giant fish? Oh, just “Sleeping Whales.” Waking them was part of the hunter’s clever strategy. When disturbed, they move the entire Whale’s Cradle to a new location.
Cut to Ryder, Mori, and Aiya cruising in a car, bruised in ‘the city’. But the real twist comes at the end of On The Way to Meet Mom Chapter 10 with a sudden detour, a bone-rattling landing, and just like that, they’re thrust into a road trip with no map.
Chapter 11: Tales of Wings and Whispers
On The Way to Meet Mom Chapter 11 begins with Ryder and Mori sitting quietly, the city looming ahead like a ticking time bomb. Ryder debates whether to enter at all, clearly worried about that pesky warrant on his head. Aiya, always one step ahead, suggests a disguise. “Maybe change your hair and clothes?” she prods. Ryder’s genius solution? He dumps his massive hair over half his face and calls it a day.
When he tells Mori to follow, the poor kid just stares in confusion—because, obviously, Ryder looks like a walking mop. So, Plan B? Aiya and Mori ride on Ryder’s head, like a human totem pole, hiding him in plain sight as they approach the city gates. They’re stopped by a stern creature asking for their insignia. Ryder hands over the sealed letter instead. The creature then asks, “Which one of these are you looking for?” Uh-oh—Ryder freezes. Thankfully, Mori hands over a delicate blue flower like he’s solving a cosmic riddle. Suddenly, the system responds: “There’s only one person for that.”
A shadowy black door appears. The creature reassures them: “Don’t worry. You’ll get there no matter the path.” They walk through and—poof!—The destination? A surreal, sunlit grassfield stretches endlessly, with a lone house on the horizon whispering secrets. Mori’s eyes well up as he moves toward it. (Is it his protection home or not??) They enter through the gate. Ryder, ever the cautious dad, warns Aiya and Mori to stay close, suspicious of traps. But tiny Mori slips right through a barrier like it’s nothing. Ryder yells for him to come back, but Mori’s already opened a door inside the house… about to see someone.
On The Way to Meet Mom Chapter 12: Meet Miria
On The Way to Meet Mom Chapter 12 opens with Mori easing through a doorway into what appears to be a tranquil space – until an utterly bizarre creature shatters the illusion of peace. She’s humanoid, elegant even, but with a penguin-shaped head that’s not what Mori expected. She curiously asks who he is and how he got in. Mori, overwhelmed, panics and bolts in the opposite direction.
But fate has other plans. He crashes straight into a towering, jet-black creature shimmering with golden flecks on its head. Just as the fear kicks in, Mori is hit by a wave of memories of his mother. His little heart breaks, and tears pour out. The golden-specked creature reaches toward him gently… when Ryder bursts onto the scene like a protective storm cloud.
Next, we find Mori curled up in a corner, sobbing his soul out. Ryder, more dad-like than ever, gently convinces him to come out, reassuring him that everything’s okay now, and he’s probably hungry too. The tall creature introduces herself. She’s Miria, Mori’s official sponsor and the owner of the mysterious entity known as <PAE>. Ryder admits it’s the first time he’s seen Mori cry like that, and clearly, it hit him hard.
Mori Is Hungry
Later that night, Mori, exhausted from crying, stirs awake and tries to rouse Ryder.Ryder quiets him with a whisper, coaxing him to rest before drifting off again. Mori tiptoes into the dim hallway alone. There, he spots a glowing green fruit—one Ryder had once encouraged him to try, saying it was tasty. Just as Mori reaches out for it, he hears a soft sound. He turns around to find Miria peeking from behind a slightly opened door, watching him with that unreadable expression. On The Way to Meet Mom Chapter 12 ends with fruit-fueled curiosity, penguin-headed mystery caretakers, and Miria’s quiet gaze lingering in the moonlit hall.
On The Way to Meet Mom Chapter 13: A Bond That Might Break
Eventually, Mori grabs the fruit and hides beneath a table, his tiny body pressed behind a table leg like a kitten in hiding. Miria, curious but cautious, emerges from her hiding spot in the wall and gently rolls another fruit toward him. Mori pauses, then accepts the offering and begins hungrily munching on it happily. Meanwhile, Miria watches from behind the wall, her dark, graceful figure nearly blending with the shadows, only her glistening, crystal-like eyes glowing faintly.
Ryder is Rich
The next morning, Mori wakes up to whispers in the kitchen. He sleepily stumbles out and walks straight into Ryder’s legs, giving him a spontaneous hug that completely baffles the outlaw. Aiya pipes up with her usual sass, explaining Mori’s late-night adventure with the fruit and the ghostly house host and recalling the past day’s incident, sharing that Ryder and Miria had a serious conversation. Miria admits Mori’s “friend” spoke in a different language and, though she isn’t entirely sure what it meant, she believes Mori’s companions from the shelter tracked his location to her home. She hadn’t expected them to arrive like this, but her gratitude is genuine.
To show her thanks, Miria gives Ryder a mysterious box. He opens it to find a shiny object inside—something valuable or meaningful, though its purpose remains unknown. On The Way to Meet Mom Chapter 13 ends with warm fruit, a sparkly mystery, and new layers of trust unfolding in the quiet corners of the new place.
On The Way to Meet Mom Chapter 14: “A Crystal, a Confession & an Itsy-Bitsy Bed”
On the Way to Meet Mom Chapter 14 opens with Ryder transfixed—Miria’s dazzling crystal glimmers in his palms, its radiance mirroring the new possibilities suddenly before him.. It’s not just any fancy rock—it’s a Star Fragment, a treasure worth 40,000… no, maybe even 60,000! Ryder practically sees his future self rolling in riches. But just as quickly as the greed kicks in, so does the guilt. Memories of Mori, their shared adventures, and his soft “bug snack” face flash before Ryder’s eyes. He starts sweating, mumbling something about not being ready to leave yet.
Miria, puzzled, asks him to repeat that. Ryder awkwardly stutters through a half-baked excuse, then finally confesses: Mori needs him. Despite only knowing each other for a short while, they’ve grown close, and Ryder wants to stick around. Miria seems touched, but then casually brings in Jile—the tall, shadowy figure Ryder had met during the chaos of Whale’s Cradle. Plot twist: Jile is Miria’s aide, and she apologizes for assuming Ryder might have kidnapped Mori. Aiya, ever the nosy AI, jumps in with a sarcastic “Oh? Is that so?” before Ryder hurriedly sends her and Mori out of earshot.
A Very Serious Meeting
Later, Miria invites Ryder to attend a formal gathering and explains something major: communication with Shalam—a high-ranking figure, the Judge-Master of Earth and one of the “Three Legs of Balance”—has been mysteriously lost. She reveals that there are seven “Finders” like herself, chosen to wield the power to open black holes. Shalam is one of them, and his territory covers the shelter where Mori came. Miria lends Jile part of her essence to form that mini black hole Ryder encountered.
Turns out, even when Mori disappeared, the shelter couldn’t get through to Shalam, nor did they receive regular newsletter updates about the boy. That’s why they were so delayed in searching for him. While someone casually brushes this off by saying Shalam’s probably just busy, Miria insists on sending letters and asks Ryder to stay put with Mori until they hear from Shalam.
Just as the mood turns serious, someone cheerfully asks, “Shall we start the real meeting?” and brings Ryder… a hilariously tiny tea set, crafted just for him. Ryder yells, “It’s too small!” but the creature counters with the fact that Mori is very tiny as well, even revealing a cozy bed designed for Mori, presuming about Mori’s habit of sleeping under beds. Ryder is speechless.
Meanwhile, Mori happily draws with crayons while Aiya observes. But as he glances toward a lamp and a plant, noticing something behind… On The Way to Meet Mom Chapter 14 closes with Ryder’s heartfelt vow to remain, just as an ominous shadow creeps into Mori’s tranquil existence—the peace shattering yet again with the promise of another looming surprise
Chapter 15: Operation- Befriend the Orb Child
On The Way to Meet Mom Chapter 15 begins with Aiya curiously inspecting the aftermath of what looks like a paper tornado—leftovers of scribbled diagrams, scattered books, and mysterious symbols are strewn across the table like the remains of a mad genius’s late-night brainstorm. Mori, as puzzled as ever, blinks and tilts his head in confusion. Aiya clarifies that the chaos is all about Mori’s cloak, and how someone’s been trying to understand it.
Cue the entrance of the penguin-headed caretaker—yes, the one with that adorably weird face. She spots Mori and confirms, “So you’re Mori,” before gently explaining how deeply Miria has been worrying about him. Apparently, this cozy little villa they’re staying in? Handcrafted with love by Miria herself, solely with the intention of understanding the enigma that is Mori. The penguin creature leaves the room, and right then, Mori comes face-to-face with Miria herself. But instead of a warm reunion… he panics and bolts like a frightened squirrel. Poor Miria, visibly heartbroken, hides away with tears sparkling in her eyes. Ryder, catching this sad scene, decides it’s time to do something.
Operation Begins
So, naturally, he declares the master plan: “Operation: Befriend Mori”—a mission of heart, snacks, and mildly embarrassing attempts.
Step 1: Tempt him with snacks. Miria proudly appears with a tray of cookies, thinking she’s cracked the friendship code. Only to find that Mori’s already being spoiled by a buffet of caretakers. Aiya exhales, her voice laced with weary fondness. “This? It’s practically local knowledge, Miria.”
Step 2: Show interest in his favorite things. Miria grabs a plush doll and does the casual walk-by while Mori munches a cookie. He pauses, mid-bite, stares… and returns to his snack. Not impressed. Next!
Step 3: Familiar vibes. The team decides that a bike ride might help. Ryder’s confident, Miria—not so much. She hops on, wobbles dangerously, and nearly topples like a baby bird. Let’s just say she won’t be auditioning for Fast & Furious anytime soon.
Step 4: Reenact the bonding moment. They plan a little skit—Miria wears Ryder’s clothes, Jile plays the scary villain, and she’s supposed to heroically save Mori. But when they arrive, ready for action, Jile’s already doting on Mori like a perfect nanny. Mission failed… again.
Night falls, and everyone’s left a little tired, a little embarrassed, and a lot more determined. Ryder’s plans may not have worked, but the effort is heartwarming. Just as the world settles into quiet, Mori suddenly jerks awake. His eyes are wide. Something’s wrong. He senses something dark… something dangerous.
On The Way to Meet Mom Chapter 15 ends with the cozy villa cloaked in eerie silence, the mood shifting from playful to ominous, as if the real danger is just around the corner.
On the Way to Meet Mom Chapter 16: Stormy Nights & Soft Laps
On The Way to Meet Mom Chapter 16 begins with Mori sweating bullets in his sleep. He is shivering when he wakes from his sleep, when a thunderclap BOOMS through the night sky, lightning crackles like a scene from a horror film. Without thinking twice, he slips out of the room, heart racing, tiny feet pattering down the dark corridor. Meanwhile, in a totally different vibe, Ryder is elbows-deep in some kind of tech-repair surgery… on Aiya. No lightning-induced panic here, just futuristic tinkering and probably some mumbling about wires and circuits.
Back to Mori—he stumbles into a dimly lit room and finds Miria asleep on a rocking chair, books sprawled all around her. One title catches his eye: “How to Have a Friendly Conversation with Children.” Mori blinks, baffled. What is this? Is this how adults learn to talk to kids?
Instead of running, he crawls quietly into her lap like a sleepy kitten. Snuggling into the warmth, his mind drifts to old memories—letters from someone who always said, “Hello, Round One.” The familiarity hits hard. Wrapped up in Miria’s arms, Mori thinks, “Is this that mother?”
Miria stirs awake and immediately goes into panic mode. Her eyes snap open, spotting Mori curled in her lap like a mystery package she forgot she ordered. She debates whether to call Ryder or Aiya, her brain short-circuiting from cuteness overload. But then… she just melts. No calls. No chaos. She simply hugs him tightly.
WANTED!
Cut to the next morning—Ryder is being praised by Aiya for his late-night tech wizardry (turns out, the gun is fixed!). The other quirky caretakers bounce around with their usual cheer, greeting the day. Amid all this, a mail delivery arrives. Ryder, trying to be helpful (and low-key nosy), grabs it… only to freeze. It’s a wanted poster. Of him. His face goes pale. He casually (read: in full-blown inner panic) folds it up and stuffs it into his pocket. Just then, Miria strolls in, asking about Mori’s clothes. She suggests they visit the city center to pick up some new ones.
Ryder tries to play it cool, but inside he’s screaming. The city center?! With this face plastered on a wanted poster?! Still, he nods, swallows hard, and prepares himself for what’s shaping up to be a very anxiety-filled shopping trip.
On The Way to Meet Mom Chapter 16 ends with Ryder mentally bracing himself for city-center doom, Mori peacefully snoozing like a tiny cat, and Miria unknowingly dragging her crew right into possible chaos.
On The Way to Meet Mom Chapter 17: Fashion Fiascos
On The Way to Meet Mom Chapter 17 begins with Ryder, Miria, and little Mori stepping into the buzzing city center—a place so fancy even the sidewalks probably have premium subscriptions. They’re greeted by cheerful creatures who act like they’ve been waiting for royalty. Miria explains they’re here to pick out some clothes for Mori, and she takes them to her usual custom-tailor shop where, apparently, walking in is mandatory because the store swears by a 100% self-made fashion philosophy. No online cart, no “add to wishlist”—only the real, old-school fabric-and-scissors experience.
Quickies
As they’re getting started, a helpful creature tiptoes over to Mori and casually admits they predicted Mori’s initial “no thanks” attitude. So naturally, they came armed with food, crayons, fruits, and other irresistible kid bait. It works like magic. Mori’s eyes sparkle, and he follows along like he just found Willy Wonka’s secret playroom. Ryder, watching this from the back, deadpans, “Wow, how totally safe to follow strangers with snacks,” while sighing about how rich folks even have dedicated clothing portals. Life’s not fair.
Ryder’s Worries
Miria instructs Ryder to keep an eye on Mori, but Ryder has bigger worries—like the two visible security cameras and the fact that he’s still technically wanted. He considers ghosting the entire mission, but then—BAM—he sees Mori walk out in a ridiculously adorable onesie. Everyone around coos, “How cute!” and Ryder’s jealousy hits the ceiling. Then, Miria starts crying. Because of cuteness. Again. Apparently, everything Mori wears turns her into an emotional puddle.
Ryder can’t take it anymore. He picks out a tough-guy “biker” outfit for Mori—tiny leather jacket and all—and declares, “This is it.” Cue the fashion argument. Amid the back-and-forth, Ryder finds himself blaming everything on someone mysterious (possibly himself?), and his inner monologue spirals until he finally asks Miria, “Why do you keep calling Mori a ‘lovely circle’?”
Miria answers by handing him a picture she got from Shalam. She even plays a video of the said encounter. In it, she’s seen investigating a strange ball-shaped thing in a green field… which turns out to be baby Mori, sitting like a dumpling while watching ants. Miria chuckles, saying Mori was just too round back then, and explains how his sponsorship came about.
Just as everyone is deciding on the final touches—pants included—someone accidentally hits the lights. A soft halo spotlight turns on. Mori, center stage, looks up, eyes wide and blinking like a deer in adorable headlights.
On The Way to Meet Mom Chapter 17 ends with the cutest accidental fashion runway moment ever, and Ryder realizing he may not be ready for this much emotional damage via toddler cuteness.
