After they returned, they immediately began making preparations in earnest.
Three days later.
The whole of Narukami Island was filled with an especially festive atmosphere.
Everyone seemed busy, their faces brimming with smiles.
Today would be their most important festival, and their most memorable day.
The founding celebration!
Those who had heard the news had begun getting things ready two days earlier.
Everyone had carefully decorated their homes, happy smiles lighting up their faces.
They were all wearing new clothes, too.
This marked not only the founding of their nation, but also the end of war and the arrival of a golden age of peace!
During the Archon War, every ordinary person had lived in fear, terrified of being caught in the fighting.
"Kitsune Saiguu, try on these new clothes. I picked them out especially for you. They'll look wonderful on you."
Chiyo took out a spotless white dress and spoke cheerfully.
"Isn't this a little too white...? It'll get dirty so easily."
"What does that matter? Hurry up and try it on. I'm sure it'll look beautiful."
As she spoke, Chiyo pulled Kitsune Saiguu inside.
"Hey, I can do it myself. Get out."
"What's the big deal? It's not like I haven't seen you before."
"No. Get out." Kitsune Saiguu pushed Chiyo out.
"Stingy..." Chiyo muttered, then waited outside the door for Kitsune Saiguu to emerge.
Just then, Zebu and Baal walked over, both dressed in new clothes.
The moment Chiyo saw them, her eyes went wide in astonishment.
"So..."
"So beautiful!" she exclaimed.
"R-really...? I feel a little strange."
Zebu blushed slightly. This was her first time wearing a dress.
"Not strange at all. You look lovely," Baal continued to praise her.
This time, the four sisters had played a game of choosing clothes for one another. Baal