"According to investigations, eyewitnesses reported that Youkai wandered along Asakusa Street last night, but there is no concrete evidence. According to expert analysis, the man in question consumed an excessive amount of alcohol last night, which led to intoxication, and the Youkai Itsuki were a hallucination."
"Several explosions occurred last night on Asakusa Street, which seriously affected traffic. The police department has currently closed the street. It is reported that the explosions were caused by a gas leak from the pipes..."
"Eh, such a big thing happened last night? I didn't notice at all."
Watching the news from Tokyo, Yotsuba's little face was full of surprise. The apartment they lived in was not far from Asakusa Street, but last night there was absolutely no noise at all.
"Youkai, huh?"
Hearing what the news was saying, Miku and Ichika instinctively looked behind them, only to see Tsurara, the Yuki-onna, blankly staring at the television.
Ever since she received the blessing of the Wing Contract, Tsurara's ability to hide no longer worked on the two of them. Also, due to private interactions with Tsurara, she was no longer so reserved in the Nakano household.
At least she no longer pretended to be a door guard like when she first arrived.
"Hm, that was probably the Nura clan and the Shikoku Youkai. I wonder how it went."
Noticing their gazes, Tsurara nodded with a somewhat dejected expression. Although she was dissatisfied with the Nura clan, it was still the place where she had lived for a long time.
"Do you want to go back and take a look?"
Seeing Tsurara like that, Ichika suggested.
"No, I can't! Rikuo-sama ordered me to secretly protect you two!"
Hearing that, Tsurara quickly waved her hands and refused.
Seeing Tsurara's expression, Ichika and Miku exchanged glances and helplessly shook their heads.
They also felt that Oikawa Tsurara, the legendary snow woman, was a little clumsy; with the Five Sisters in the house, no matter how many Tsuraras came, they would not pose a threat.
Moreover, "secret protection"?
Ichika's mouth twitched as she looked at Tsurara standing completely openly behind the sofa.
"Let's go and take a look. Besides, Oikawa, didn't you say you were staying here? You should at least go back and say something, right?"
Miku put away her phone and said.
Hearing that, Oikawa Tsurara was stunned for a moment, then clapped her hands with an expression of sudden realization:
"Oh, right! I don't know if Rikuo-sama has already returned."
"So, let's go back and check."
Ichika also added. She quite liked Tsurara; although she was a Youkai who had lived for nearly a hundred years, her personality was more like a younger sister, and she was also very cute.
"Since you both say so, then I'll go back and check."
Tsurara was obviously persuaded by Ichika's and Miku's words. She thought for a moment, then nodded and said.
"Hey, Ichika, who are you two talking to?"
Itsuki looked at Ichika with a strange expression and asked.
Ever since Ichika came back, she had been acting strange, always talking into empty space, and it had even affected Miku.
"To a very cute little Youkai sister, Itsuki. You probably can't see her."
Turning her head, Ichika smiled mysteriously and said.
"Monsters, do such things really exist?"
Nino looked behind Ichika and muttered. Right now she couldn't see the "little Youkai sister" Ichika was talking about, but Nino knew how she could see her.
That night, Ichika had shown superhuman strength and an invulnerable body in front of her. Thinking of that, Nino felt a slight dissatisfaction in her heart.
She was obviously the first one who was with Yu, but... in just a few days, Ichika had somehow surpassed her.
And Miku too!
That night, Nino hadn't paid too much attention to Miku's reaction. After all, Miku was introverted and wouldn't easily admit her feelings toward Yu. But... according to Ichika's words, Miku was actually the first!
Damn it!! When Yu comes back, she must ask him what exactly happened. Even if they were at home, if Yu had been a little more proactive, she wouldn't have refused!
"Ding-dong~"
At that moment, the elevator doors suddenly opened and Nakano Yu walked in with a smile.
"Hm? You got up so early today?"
Seeing the Five Sisters and Tsurara in the living room, Nakano Yu was a little surprised. He had thought that since they didn't have school for the next two days, they wouldn't get up too early.
After exchanging glances with Tsurara, Nakano Yu nodded slightly in greeting. He walked into the living room and sat down on the small sofa.
He hadn't been home for the past two days, and now that he suddenly returned, he still felt most comfortable at home.
As soon as he sat down, Yotsuba leaned over and asked:
"Yu! Where were you yesterday?"
Ichika had returned home last night, but Yu hadn't. Yotsuba always had a feeling that something had happened, and it definitely had something to do with Ichika. Earlier she had noticed that Yu and Ichika were a little too close.
"Well, I brought Yotsuba some juice, and it's still cold."
As Yotsuba leaned closer and closer, Nakano Yu leaned back, speaking, and took out a bottle of soda, pressing it against Yotsuba's face.
"Hiss~ Yu is the best!"
Cooled by the soda, Yotsuba quickly straightened up, said that, and took the drink from Nakano Yu's hand.
After "calming down" Yotsuba, Nakano Yu suddenly noticed Nino's strange gaze. Instinctively, he looked at Nino. As soon as their eyes met, Nino turned her head away, leaving Nakano Yu completely confused.
When he saw the faint smile on Ichika's face, Nakano Yu knew that Ichika must have told Nino something.
But what could it be? The matter of the Wing Contract? Or the matter of his engagement with Katsura Kotonoha?
Speaking of that, it should already be time, right? Haven't Dad and Manami-san decided where the engagement ceremony will be held yet?
While Nakano Yu was thinking, his phone suddenly rang.
He took out his phone, answered it, and Nakano Maruo's voice was heard:
"Yu, the date of the engagement has been set. In three days in Sweden. Prepare Ichika and the others mentally. Our family's private plane is at Haneda Airport. Takeda will inform you of the boarding time. I still have things to deal with here, so I'm hanging up."
After saying that, Nakano Maruo immediately hung up, not waiting for Nakano Yu to respond.
"Beep beep~"
The sound of the disconnected call echoed through the living room, attracting everyone's attention.
Nakano Yu had not turned on the speaker, but of course, Ichika and Miku couldn't help hearing what Nakano Maruo said, and even Tsurara heard part of it.
Looking at Nakano Yu, Tsurara's face was full of shock.
Lord Nakano, actually, actually is getting married?!
But then again, Lord Nakano is so strong, it's normal for him to get engaged, even if he has more than one fiancée.
Compared to Tsurara, who quickly accepted it, Ichika and Miku stared at Nakano Yu in shock.
Miku had never heard from Nakano Yu that he was going to get engaged. Although Nakano Yu had said that he couldn't have only her, but engagement!
That was a qualitative difference, the difference between recognized status and something without a name!
Ichika, on the other hand, had a strange expression on her face. She hadn't expected Nakano Yu to really get engaged. She had thought he was joking with her at the time, but...
"Yu, was that Father on the phone just now? What happened?"
Itsuki was sitting next to Nakano Yu. Although she didn't clearly hear the content of the call, she generally recognized the voice that sounded like their father, who was always busy with work.
"Yes, Dad called. He called about a very important matter... concerning me."
Nakano Yu nodded, honestly admitting it. Then he planned to confess to the Five Sisters that he was going to get engaged.
Hearing that, Yotsuba, who was drinking soda, trembled. The orange-yellow ribbon in her hair suddenly bounced up, she looked at Ichika, then slapped the table and said:
"I know! I know!"
"Yotsuba, what do you know?"
Startled by Yotsuba's sudden standing up, Nino asked, creating a little distance.
"Ichika, are you together with Yu?!"
Yotsuba looked at Ichika. Although it was a question, her expression was unexpectedly certain.
As soon as those words were spoken, Miku put on her Audio-Technica headphones and glanced at Nakano Yu without comment.
After hearing Yotsuba's words, Nino looked at Ichika with a strange expression and also remained silent.
Itsuki froze completely, her hand holding chips stopping near her mouth, not moving for a long time.
Yu and Ichika... when? Why does she know nothing?
Even if Yu chose one among the Five Sisters, it should be Nino or Yotsuba. Yu usually had the best relationship with them, so why did Yotsuba think it was Ichika?
"Oh, did Yotsuba really figure it out?"
Sighing, Ichika snapped out of her daze, her tone full of doubt and false worry, as if she couldn't understand how Yotsuba had discovered her and Nakano Yu's relationship.
"Of course!"
Seeing that, Yotsuba raised an eyebrow, crossed her arms, as if she was just about to pull out a pipe and start acting like Sherlock Holmes.
"Eh? It's really, really true?!"
Itsuki was full of surprise when she saw that Ichika actually nodded.
Just looking at their reactions, Ichika stood up, once again confirmed Yotsuba's guess, and then pulled Nino and Miku into it:
"Yes, it's true."
"Miku and Nino are also with Yu."
"Eh? A-and Miku and Nino too?"
As soon as those words were spoken, Yotsuba was stunned, muttering, while Itsuki beside her was even more confused, her gaze moving from Nakano Yu to the four sisters, as if saying: "Are only Yotsuba and I outsiders in this family?"
"That's right, we're with Yu."
Nino also nodded in confirmation. Ichika had already said it, and she could no longer hide.
"Miku, is that true?"
Looking at Miku, Yotsuba asked. However, Miku didn't speak to answer, she just nodded, confirming it.
"Then, then... Ah! It's so confusing!"
Seeing that, Yotsuba stammered, trying to understand the current situation, but no matter how much she thought, she couldn't figure it out.
Just as Yotsuba was on the verge of collapse, Ichika suddenly burst into laughter:
"Pfft! Hahaha, I didn't expect you, Yotsuba, to actually believe it without any doubt."
As Ichika's laughter echoed, Yotsuba's already overloaded brain began to work even more slowly.
"Th-then you all..."
Looking at them, Yotsuba was still a little dazed.
"Relax, Yotsuba, you're overthinking. We were just teasing you a little."
Waving her hand, Ichika sat down next to Yotsuba. Originally, she had intended to immediately confess everything to Yotsuba and Itsuki, but... looking at the situation, if she really did that, Yotsuba and Itsuki probably wouldn't be able to handle everything at once, so it would have to be done slowly.
"Oh, I see. Then, what did Yu want to say?"
Itsuki collected herself and took a deep breath. She had thought that the opportunity she was fighting for had just disappeared. That was close.
After saying that, Itsuki looked at Nakano Yu, her eyes shining with anticipation. She was quite curious about what news she would hear from his mouth.
"I wanted to say that I'm getting engaged, and that the engagement banquet is in three days in Sweden."
Seeing that Itsuki asked, Nakano Yu took a deep breath and said.
As his words fell, the living room suddenly fell silent. Itsuki and Yotsuba exchanged glances, feeling their heads buzzing.
What?! We… we were completely caught off guard?!