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The next day, Yoshikage Kira got up and prepared breakfast for everyone.

"Hey, assistant, I'm here to help you."

Yoshikage Kira nodded and made way for Virvie.

Vervi's demeanor changed; it was Baiwei who replaced the magician.

But Hyakumi realized that he didn't seem to need to help Yoshikage Kira.

"Honey... is your hand all better?"

'So we were found out after all...'

Yoshikage Kira paused for a moment, then nodded.

"...Really? That's good, that's good..."

"Let's get ready to call everyone for dinner."

"Ah."

……

At the dinner table, no one said a word; everyone was focused on eating.

'I can understand everyone else, but why is Alicia so silent today?'

"What's wrong, Alicia? Aren't you usually quite talkative?" Yoshikage Kira asked calmly.

Upon hearing this, Alicia shuddered and lowered her head even further.

Eden rubbed his head.

"Pfft." Senju burst out laughing upon hearing Kira Yoshikage's words.

"What's wrong? What's so funny?"

"It's nothing... You two are really something, family doesn't need to be so formal, right?"

“Qianjie can talk, so you can say more,” Wilvi said with a smile.

"Ahem." Eden coughed twice to attract everyone's attention.

"Everyone, let's go out and have some fun."

“I have no objection,” Qianjie agreed first.

Then everyone agreed.

"Alright, let's set off at noon and go to the beach to relax."

After breakfast, Yoshikage Kira sat on the sofa in the living room reading a book, as usual.

But Yoshikage Kira's mind was focused on the book.

'I never imagined that this family would now be connected by Qian Jie. It seems he's the one who cares about this family the most.'

"Boss, boss, look at this!"

Pado caught a cicada in a tree outside and ran over to show it off to Yoshikage Kira.

Kira Yoshikage helplessly patted Paddo's head.

"Be careful not to get heatstroke."

"It's okay, Brother Kevin is outside too. It'll be cool standing next to him!"

Kira Yoshikage withdrew his hand, and Patto ran out again.

Another summer has arrived.

Thinking it over, Yoshikage Kira refocused his attention on the book.

"Kira-senpai, look! What a huge beetle!"

"...Aren't you afraid it will freeze to death?" Yoshikage Kira put down his book and looked at the excited Kevin in front of him.

"It's alright, I'm wearing the gloves that Vervi gave me, and this outfit was also specially made by Sister Vervi."

"......Yeah."

Kevin was somewhat disappointed to see that Yoshikage Kira wasn't very excited.

"...What are you still standing there for? You want me to pat your head too?"

"Oh, I'm out then."

After seeing Kevin off, Yoshikage Kira picked up the book again.

"Assistant, come with me to pick out swimsuits!"

"...Are swimsuits still available for sale outside?"

"Oh no, what should I do? I still want to go swimming."

"Eden will probably prepare it for everyone, so don't worry."

"Oh, okay."

With that, Velvet prepared to go find Eden.

And Yoshikage Kira picked up the book again.

Greta walked over, sat down next to Yoshikage Kira, and looked curiously at the book in Yoshikage Kira's hand.

Yoshikage Kira placed the book on his lap so that Greta could see it clearly.

"What many people in the world need is not practical advice, but rather warm words of agreement."

Looking at Haruki Murakami's reflections, Yoshikage Kira read them aloud in a low voice.

Feeling the touch on his arm, Yoshikage Kira glanced at Gretchen.

'Asleep?'

……

"Gresh, wake up."

"Um... Kira Yoshikage-nii, what's wrong?"

"It's time to go."

"Ugh, Grey's foot is numb."

“…Come up.”

"it is good!"

With that, Greta climbed onto Kira Yoshikage's back.

"Yesterday, Sister Velvi and Sister Alicia had a fight."

"Yeah."

"Kira Yoshikage, are you hurt?"

"It's ready."

"Can you stop Sister Velvi and Sister Alicia from arguing?"

"……I see."

……

"Wow, it's the ocean! Boss, take a picture of me!"

With that, Pado handed the camera to Yoshikage Kira, then ran to the beach to strike a pose.

Yoshikage Kira raised his camera and took a picture of Pado.

"Hehe, let me see." After taking the picture, Pado couldn't wait to see how it turned out.

"Pado, when did you buy this camera?" Eden asked, noticing Pado's old-fashioned camera.

"Sister Eden, you mean this? This was given to me by the eldest brother when I was a child. It must have been more than twenty years ago."

"...It's quite amazing that it hasn't broken down yet."

"Hehe, it actually broke a few times, but Sister Wilvi fixed it for me."

Yoshikage Kira didn't say anything, but just ruffled Paddo's hair as usual.

“They’re playing volleyball over there, let’s go check it out,” Eden suggested.

Yoshikage Kira nodded in agreement.

……

"Come on, Kevin, let's fight to the death!"

"I am the King of Ball at Qianyu Academy! Qianjie, remember this: you are the challenger!"

"Hahaha! Let me see just how much you're worth!"

"Kevin!"

"A thousand tribulations!"

"...Are these two fighting?" Yoshikage Kira asked, looking at the uneven beach.

"Is it an assistant? Do you want to participate?"

"No, I'm going to read a book now."

"No! It's my turn to go on next, so you have to cheer me on."

"……I see."

Then, Velvi looked at Alicia, who was following behind Eden.

"Alice, actually I quite like you, and I didn't want things to be this way."

"But I cannot back down on this matter."

"Let's settle this once and for all, Alicia. If you want me to forgive you, beat me in beach volleyball."

"Really? Then I won't hold back."

"Hmph, bring it on then."

After that, Velvi, Mebius, and Mei formed one team, Alicia, Eden, and Aponia formed another team, and Sakura served as the referee.

“Dr. May is not a fusion warrior. Once we start, everyone focus on attacking her,” Alicia said to the two of them.

"...Alicia, I heard you."

"I'm sorry, Dr. Mei, I won't hit you, but for everyone's sake, please sacrifice yourself!"

"Accept!"

As she spoke, Alicia ascended into the air, conjuring a crystal bow and arrow to shoot the volleyball.

Mebius and Vervière watched the ball being launched but made no move.

"The Void holds myriad treasures, mimicking the divine judgment of heavenly fire."

With two quick shots, Mebius intercepted the volleyball, then jumped and hit it at a tricky angle.

"Vellway team scores one point."

"Wow! Well done, Doctor!" Danzhu cheered for Mebius when she scored.

"Why, Mebius! Have you betrayed us too?!"

"Hehe, I don't like being a loser, Alicia."

"I won't hold back anymore. I'll show you just how strong Alicia is when she's serious!"

"...I'd better read a book." Yoshikage Kira set up a parasol and began to read.

The shouts of the crowd mingled with the sound of the sea crashing against the beach. Yoshikage Kira considered himself a quiet person, but he couldn't bring himself to dislike the sound.

Kevin's cool temperature made the summer less sweltering, and before he knew it, Yoshikage Kira had fallen asleep.

……

"That's despicable. Aponia shouldn't have been allowed to participate."

"Hmph~ You were the one who said you could use your full strength."

"Using the precepts to force us to surrender is just too unfair!"

"What, is Vilvi trying to renege on her debt?"

"Tsk, I forgive you, alright? I'm going to find Yoshikage Kira."

Upon arriving under the parasol, they saw Yoshikage Kira sleeping, and Velvet sat directly on his lap.

Feeling the weight on his body, Yoshikage Kira opened his eyes and saw a displeased-looking Virvie.

"What, you lost?"

“Aponia used the Commandments to make us surrender, even though we were about to win.”

"Get off me first."

"Why did you lie to me, Yoshikage Kira?"

"I've asked you several times if you're injured, and you've always said no. Why?"

“Speaking out would only make you worry, wouldn’t it?”

"I know, but I don't like it when you lie to me."

There should be no secrets between us.

"sorry."

"Hmph, is 'sorry' enough?"

Kira Yoshikage looked at the sulking Vervie, smiled helplessly, propped himself up with his hands, and kissed Vervie.

After a long time, the two separated.

"Hmph, there won't be a next time!"

……

The group reconciled, and during the following days of vacation, they filmed the movie "Summer Survival Rhapsody," and watched it together after filming wrapped.

Afterwards, everyone took a group photo, and the holiday came to an end.

It'll be soon...a peaceful life.

As you close the book, your longing for a peaceful life grows stronger.