Feeling his parents' embrace once again, Subaru Natsuki's body trembled uncontrollably with excitement as he held them tightly.
It was a long while before the three finally separated.
"Ang, where have you been all these years? Your father and I searched for you for so long. Have you been well?"
Naoko Natsuki gently stroked the familiar face that had lingered in her memories for so long. There was no blame on her face, only a mother's concern for her child.
Subaru Natsuki choked up slightly.
"Mom, I'm sorry! I went to another world. A lot happened there, but I've been doing well.
"Oh, right, let me introduce someone to you two. This is my girlfriend, Emilia. Isn't she beautiful?"
After saying that, Subaru Natsuki forced a broad smile.
"M-Mother... Father... hello."
Emilia said nervously, looking somewhat flustered.
The Natsuki couple's eyes immediately lit up.
"You little brat, so you abandoned your parents to go find us a daughter-in-law!"
Kenichi Natsuki threw an arm around Subaru Natsuki's neck and teased him like an old friend he had not seen in years.
Subaru Natsuki scratched his cheek and laughed foolishly.
"Enough, you old fool. Can't you see Emilia is nervous? You don't have an ounce of a father's dignity!"
With that, Naoko gently took Emilia's little hand and pulled her aside.
"Emilia, don't be afraid. That father and son pair are always like this, with no sense of decorum. I'll ask the Director for leave later, and our family can have a proper reunion. Today, Auntie will cook you something delicious!"
Subaru Natsuki was completely baffled.
"Dad, can people cook in the world of the dead? Don't tell me it's..."
Subaru Natsuki's face went pale as he thought of those bloody things from ghost movies.
"You little punk, what are you thinking?