[Ding! Host has completed "kissing" with Kiyoko Aura. Reward: 50 Fusion Points!]
However, even after Byakuya and Kiyoko had kissed, Natsumi refused to let up.
Since Kana was busy with her affairs until quite late, Natsumi ended up having dinner there.
Byakuya personally cooked.
"Amaha-niichan can cook too? Kiyoko-nee really found herself a great husband."
Watching Byakuya bustle about in the kitchen, Natsumi exclaimed in admiration.
"We're not married yet, but... I suppose it's close enough."
Kiyoko remarked casually.
"When you two get married, I want wedding candy. Don't forget about me when the time comes."
Natsumi said with a grin.
"Mm, when that day comes, we'll definitely invite you."
Kiyoko smiled.
Shortly after, Byakuya emerged from the kitchen carrying dish after dish.
...
"Itadakimasu."
"..."
The three of them pressed their palms together, observing the pre-meal ritual.
Natsumi couldn't wait to dig in.
"So delicious!"
After just one bite, she exclaimed in delight.
"If you like it, eat as much as you want."
Byakuya served Natsumi generous portions of the dishes she enjoyed.
"Thank you, Amaha-niichan! This is way better than what my mom and dad make. I want to marry Amaha-niichan so I can eat meals this good every day!"
Natsumi happily declared something rather outrageous.
"..."
Byakuya was momentarily speechless.
This little rascal was really something—so young, yet capable of saying such shocking things.
"That won't do, Natsumi. You're not old enough yet."
Kiyoko said matter-of-factly.
"Ehh? Then how old do I have to be?"
Natsumi asked with seeming innocence.
"At least until you're an adult. Only then can you get married."
Kiyoko answered.
"But that's like ten more years! That's way too long. I want to marry Amaha-niichan right now!"
Natsumi's tone turned resolute.
"Kiyoko is right. Natsumi, you're still too young. It's better not to say such things casually."
Byakuya chimed in with a gentle smile.
"Fine..."
Natsumi lowered her head slightly. "Oh! When Kiyoko-nee marries Amaha-niichan, does that mean I can come over to eat whenever I want?"
"I don't see why not. As long as your parents agree, you're welcome anytime—even now."
Byakuya said.
"Great! Then please hurry up and get married, Amaha-niichan and Kiyoko-nee. I'm worried you might suddenly break up one day."
Natsumi urged them immediately.
Faced with such pressure, Byakuya could only respond with a smile.
"What nonsense. There's no way we'd break up."
Kiyoko said with a light laugh.
At those words, Byakuya's gaze shifted to Kiyoko with a hint of surprise.
Kiyoko-nee's response made him wonder whether he was actually just pretending to be her boyfriend anymore...
Why did it sound like they were genuinely a devoted couple?
"Kiyoko-nee, can you two get married this year?"
Natsumi pressed on.
The topic of "marriage" showed no signs of ending anytime soon.
"If nothing unexpected happens... probably."
Kiyoko's answer was somewhat vague.
But even this was enough to make Byakuya feel something was off.
Was Kiyoko-nee just playing along with Natsumi...
Or was she serious?