Holiday

The next day, Yoshikage Kira got up to prepare breakfast for everyone.

"Yo, Assistant, I'm here to help you."

Yoshikage Kira nodded, making way for Vill-V.

Vill-V's demeanor changed as Hundred Flavors took over from the Magician.

But Hundred Flavors realized it didn't seem to need to help Yoshikage Kira.

"Honey... your hand is better?"

So I was discovered after all...

Yoshikage Kira paused for a moment before nodding.

"...Is that so? That's good, that's good..."

"Let's call everyone for a meal."

"Mhm."

At the dining table, no one spoke, everyone burying their heads in their food.

The others are one thing, but why is even Elysia so quiet today?

"What's wrong, Elysia? You're usually quite talkative," Yoshikage Kira asked calmly.

Upon hearing this, Elysia's body trembled, and she lowered her head even further.

Elysia adjusted her head.

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

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

"Nothing... you two really are like family, saying the same things."

"Chiyou, you should speak up more if you have something to say," Vill-V said with a smile.

"Ahem." Elysia coughed twice, drawing everyone's attention.

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

"I have no objections," Chiyou agreed first.

Then, everyone else agreed.

"Alright, we'll leave at noon. Let's all go to the beach to relax."

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

However, Yoshikage Kira's mind was focused on the book.

I didn't expect Chiyou to be the one connecting this family now. He really cares about this home the most.

"Boss, Boss, look at this!"

Pardo caught a cicada from a tree outside and ran over to show Yoshikage Kira.

Yoshikage Kira helplessly patted Pardo's head.

"Be careful not to get heatstroke."

"It's fine, Kevin is also outside, it's cool standing next to him!"

Yoshikage Kira withdrew his hand, and Pardo ran off again.

Another summer has arrived.

Thinking this, Yoshikage Kira refocused his attention on the book.

"Senior Kira, look, what a big beetle!"

"...Aren't you afraid of freezing it to death?" Yoshikage Kira put down his book and looked at Kevin, who was excited in front of him.

"It's fine, I'm wearing the gloves Vill-V gave me, and this outfit was specially made by Sister Vill-V."

"...Is that so."

Seeing that Yoshikage Kira wasn't very surprised, Kevin felt a little disappointed.

"...Why are you still standing there? Do you want a head pat too?"

"Oh, then I'll be going out."

After sending Kevin away, Yoshikage Kira picked up his book again.

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

"...Are they still selling swimsuits outside?"

"Eh, what should we do then? I wanted to go swimming too."

"Elysia probably has some prepared for everyone, don't worry."

"Oh, alright then."

Vill-V prepared to go find Elysia.

Meanwhile, Yoshikage Kira picked up his book again.

Griseo walked over and sat down next to Yoshikage Kira, looking curiously at the book in his hands.

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

"What many people in the world need isn't practical advice, but rather warm affirmation."

Reading Murakami Haruki's insight, Yoshikage Kira softly recited it aloud.

Feeling a touch on his arm, Yoshikage Kira glanced at Griseo.

'Did she fall asleep?'

"Griseo, wake up."

"Mmm... Brother Yoshikage, what's wrong?"

"It's time to go."

"Mmm, Griseo's leg is numb."

"...Come on then."

"Okay!"

Saying that, Griseo climbed onto Yoshikage Kira's back.

"Yesterday, Sister Vill-V and Sister Elysia had a fight."

"Is that so."

"Brother Yoshikage, are you injured?"

"I've recovered."

"Then can you stop Sister Vill-V and Sister Elysia from fighting?"

"...I understand."

"Wow, it's the sea! Boss, take a picture for me quickly."

As she said this, Pardo handed her camera to Yoshikage Kira and ran onto the beach to strike a pose.

Yoshikage Kira raised the camera and took a picture of Pardo.

"Hehe, let me see." After the photo was taken, Pardo eagerly wanted to see how it turned out.

"Pardo, when did you buy this camera?" Elysia asked upon seeing Pardo's old-fashioned camera.

"Sister Elysia, you mean this? Boss gave it to me when I was little. It must be over twenty years old now."

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

"Hehe, it actually broke a few times, but Sister Vill-V fixed it for me."

Yoshikage Kira said nothing, merely ruffling Pardo's head as usual.

"They're playing volleyball over there, shall we go take a look?" Elysia suggested.

Yoshikage Kira nodded in agreement.

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

"I'm the King of the Ball at Senba Academy! Remember, Chiyou, you're the challenger!"

"Hahaha! Then let me see what you're made of!"

"Kevin!"

"Chiyou!"

"...Are these two fighting a war?" Yoshikage Kira asked, looking at the pitted sand beach.

"It's the Assistant. Are you going to join?"

"No, I'm planning to read later."

"No way! It's my turn to play later, you have to cheer for me."

"...I understand."

Afterward, Vill-V looked at Elysia, who was following behind Elysia.

"Elysia, I actually like you a lot, and I don't want it to be like this."

"But on this matter, I can't back down."

"Let's settle this, Elysia. If you want me to forgive you, defeat me in beach volleyball."

"Are you serious? Then I won't hold back."

"Hmph, bring it on then."

Afterward, Vill-V, Mobius, and Mei formed one team, Elysia, Elysia, and Apponia formed another, with Sakura serving as the referee.

"Dr. Mei isn't a Fusion Warrior, so focus your attacks on her once we start," Elysia said to the other two.

"...Elysia, I heard that."

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

"Take this!"

With that, Elysia ascended, conjuring a crystal bow and arrow to shoot the volleyball.

Mobius and Vill-V watched the incoming ball, showing no signs of movement.

"Void Archive, Mimic Feather of Judgment."

With two sharp shots, Mei intercepted the volleyball. Then, Mobius leaped and sent it back at a tricky angle.

"One point for Vill-V's team."

"Woohoo! Good job, Doctor!" Danzhu cheered for Mei as she scored.

"Why, Mobius! Have you betrayed me too?"

"Heh, I don't like being a loser, Elysia."

"I won't hold back anymore, let me show you how strong a serious Elysia is!"

"...I think I'll just read my book." Yoshikage Kira set up a beach umbrella nearby and began to read.

The cheers of the crowd mingled with the sound of the ocean waves crashing on the shore. Yoshikage Kira considered himself a person who liked quiet, but he found he couldn't bring himself to hate this sound.

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

"That was despicable, we shouldn't have let Apponia participate."

"Hehehe~ You're the one who said we could go all out."

"Using Commandment to make us surrender is just cheating!"

"What, Vill-V, are you trying to back out of the bet?"

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

Arriving under the beach umbrella, Vill-V saw Yoshikage Kira sleeping and promptly sat on him.

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

"What, you lost?"

"Apponia used Commandment to make us surrender. We were so close to winning."

"Get off me first."

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

"I asked you multiple times if you were injured, and you kept saying no. Why?"

"Telling you 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."

"I'm sorry."

"Hmph, is 'I'm sorry' enough?"

Yoshikage Kira looked at the pouting Vill-V, smiled helplessly, propped himself up with his hands, and kissed her.

After a long moment, they parted.

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

[Everyone reconciled, and during the following days of vacation, they filmed the movie "Summer Survival Rhapsody." After filming, they watched it together.]

[Afterward, everyone took a group photo and their vacation ended.]

[It's almost time, soon I'll be able to live a... peaceful life.]

[You close your book, the longing for a peaceful life growing stronger in your heart.]