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Tsubaki sat on top of a tree branch with a bright smile while swinging her legs.
As she hums to herself, she hears footsteps beneath her.
Tsubaki looks down and smiles at the person.
Homura
I found you, Miss Tsubaki.
Tsubaki jumps off the branch and flies straight into Homura's embrace.
Homura stumbles back a few steps and held her tightly in his arm.
Homura
What would you have done if I didn't catch you?
Tsubaki
I believe Homura will always be there to catch me...!
Tsubaki
But how did you find me?
Tsubaki
I thought I hid pretty well this time...?
Homura
You did, but knowing you miss.
Homura
It's not very hard to find you.
Tsubaki
Does that mean you'll always be able to find me?
Tsubaki
I'll hold you up to that, Homura!
Tsubaki
Anyway, I only came back because of the Coming Of Age party.
Tsubaki
If there's nothing else, I'll be going back to the USA.
Kaori
But you just got here sister.
Miyuki
Can't you stay here for a few more days?
Another reason why Tsubaki came back, or more like the main reason, was because she wanted to see her two little sister.
Ace
I don't mind staying for a few more days, Tsubaki.
Tsubaki
But Ace, I don't want you to stay at a place that is so hostile and unwelcome for you.
Ace taps his head against Tsubaki.
Ace
I can get through anything for your sake.
Tsubaki's parents were still disapproving their relationship, however it's been a long day.
They were exhausted and didn't want this to drag on any further.
They excused themselves and went to rest in their room so that they didn't need to see anymore of this unsightly scene.
Tsubaki
Why don't we rent out a hotel to stay for the night?
Homura
Mr. Ace, your room is ready for you.
Miyuki
Homura is a very capable butler.
Miyuki
Did Tsubaki never tell you?
Ace
Would you like to share the room together?
Ace ignored Miyuki and just looks at Tsubaki lovingly.
Homura
Miss Tsubaki, I don't believe that is wise.
Tsubaki glares at Homura.
Homura
Sleeping in the same room with a man would damage your reputation.
Tsubaki
He's my boyfriend.
Tsubaki
Everyone at the party has already witness it.
Tsubaki
Damage my reputation, or is it your pride that will get hurt, Mr. Spark?
The air around them was incredible tense.
A yawn from Kaori breaks the tension.
Kaori
Just don't make a lot of noise...
Kaori
Some people needs their sleep.
Miyuki nugs Kaori's side and whisper to her.
Kaori
Like sister said, they're in a relationship.
Kaori
There's no harm done.
Kaori
And even if they do what we think they will do, who cares...
Kaori
It's their problem not ours...
Though not noticeable, Kaori's word made Homura's face twitch.
Kaori heads over to Tsubaki and gave her a hug.
Kaori
Welcome back home sister...
With that, Kaori left the living room.
Miyuki also left after giving Tsubaki a hug as well. Leaving Tsubaki, Ace, and Homura alone in the living room.
Ace
Well, it is your first day back.
Ace
Why don't you take it easy for today and have a good rest.
Ace
We've been on the plane for eight hours.
Tsubaki
If you say so Ace.
Ace smiles at Tsubaki and kisses her forehead.
Homura watches from the side and lead Ace to his room when he was ready to go.
Tsubaki heads over to her old room and opens the door.
It's been five years since she came here, and everything still looked the same
Even the placement of her furniture and items were left where they were last time.
As though no one had touched them or even so much move them.
Tsubaki leans down on her bed with a heavy sigh.
She places her hand over her eyes.
Tsubaki
...I really came back...
Childhood memories started flooding Tsubaki's mind as she recall the loneliness and agony she went through as a child in this large empty house.
Suddenly, loud noises from outside made Tsubaki lose her train of thoughts.
With a sigh, and slightly irritated, Tsubaki gets up from her bed.
Tsubaki
Who's making so much noise in the middle of the night?
Tsubaki gets up from her bed and heads over to the door to check out who was causing so much ruckus in front of her room.
As she got closer to the door, she recognizes the voices on the other side of the door.
Tsubaki froze in her spot.
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