Marriage Application and Family Portrait

Monday, August 31, 2009.

The weather was clear.

It was just past six in the morning.

After their passionate battle through half the night, Sasuke and Illya had already risen from bed when dawn was only beginning to break.

After washing up, the two entered the kitchen.

Illya, rosy-cheeked, tied on an apron.

"Seems like we got up a little early."

"Grandpa and Kaoru still aren't up."

Sasuke stretched his body and leaned against the kitchen doorframe, replying calmly:

"After all, it's only just dawn."

Morning light streamed into the living room; that dazzling radiance alone...