Fuckin’ Yowa! Hold up!! Don’t you run away from me!

Nooobody’s gonna stop running after hearing that!

You guys, you’re being too loud. What’s going on?

Violence within the dormitory is prohibited.

Hehe, Brother Dearest is getting angry on my behalf!

The weird-ass trick umbrella he made randomly shoots out that pepper that turns you all cutesy!

Ah, the Kawaii Peppah! To be precise, it doesn’t make you cute, it makes you view the humans around you in a more kawaii style⁠—

I didn’t fuckin’ ask! Toi’s already cute as is, so if he gets even cuter, someone might come ‘n’ kidnap him or something!

You always getting angry like that is why I didn’t bring Nari along with me! Can’t you see it’s so much more fun when things are random?

I believe I should have accompanied you and stopped you. I will improve on my actions next time while taking Yowa-sama’s personality into consideration.

You’re so cool when you’re mad, Brother Dearest! My heart…!

Here you are, Chief. I made you some tea.

Thanks, Yuki-nii.

Haha, it’s so lively in here. I guess things have gone back to normal.

They have. Nothing beats a peaceful life.

So I heard Tsubaki-sensei called off the marriage and is back to choreographing?

Yeah. But she’ll be taking a bit of a break from work for now.

This is the first time she’s ever taken an extended leave, so she told me that she’s going on a tour to see rare animals all over the world. She’s wanted to do that ever since she was young.

Kuguri’s original plan was to have her fly overseas anyway, so they settled on letting her associates know first before carrying it out.

She seemed excited, talking about how she’s always wanted to see platypi and numbats in real life. I’ve never seen her so happy.

Wow. So I guess this whole situation ended up helping Tsubaki-sensei leave things behind her in a good way.

Leaving things behind…

(Is that what Kuguri meant when he talked about falling into ruin…?)

But there’s one thing that’s still bothering me…

I hope the people from that village have given up on chasing after Tsubaki-sensei…

Oh, you don’t have to worry about that.

……

……

(Kuguri’s whispering something to him…)

Fiú, since Tsubaki has chosen the path of destruction that will end the marriage, I won’t allow you to interfere any longer.

It’s best if you gave up on making her your Miko. If you don’t…my lambs might do something unspeakable to you.

They’re in the streets, in the police force, in prison… They’re everywhere, just so you know.

…!

(Kuguri put himself on the front lines for Tsubaki-sensei up until the very end…)

…Now that I think about it, I’m truly blessed.

?

You and Kafka… All of my kind little brothers who worried about me and searched for me…

And my very smart little brother who showed me my shortcomings. I’m realizing again how many wonderful people I’m surrounded by.

I put you in a dangerous situation, but…I’m really happy you looked for me and protected me.

I didn’t get to say it back then, so I’ll say it now. Thank you, Kaede.

Ahaha, yeah, I was kind of swept up in the chaos back then… I think I caused you some worry too…

But I’m just really glad you’re safe!

Oh, there you are, báty.¹

Hm… Báty? Are you talking about me?

Of course. You’re my báty, aren’t you?

Tsubaki sent a bottle of wine as thanks. You should make a snack that would go well with it.

Sure, I can do that. What about some fig, cheese, and dry-cured ham rolls?

Hm, that doesn’t sound bad. I’ll have it.

…Ah, one more thing.

Hm?

When you bring it over, I’ll allow you one glass as a reward.

…!

I’ll be waiting on the terrace, so make sure you hurry, alright, my meddlesome báty?

Kuguri-san invited you to have a drink…

Yuki-nii, that means you’re really close with him now.

Yeah. Kuguri isn’t quite honest with his feelings, but he’s kind and caring…

He’s my precious little brother.