You must be used to me by now, he tried calling out, but as expected, there was no reply. Touya only wanted to tell Kudou-san that it was delicious, so he figured he could leave a note. This way he could thank Kudou-san without meeting face to face. He quickly grabbed a memo pad and wrote thank you for everythingto express his gratitude. When he finished writing, Touya felt strange looking at the words.

How am I able to write? Well, this must also be an ability Ive gained from becoming an ayakashi.

He left the note on top of the table. When he returned to the sitting room with his hazy thoughts, Kiri was already surrounded by the sleeping children. Akio was next to Kiri with his eyes closed, grasping his kimono tightly.

Hey, Kiri-samayoull keep your promise, right?

Natsuki, who was still awake on top of Kiris lap, spoke in a sleepy voice with his hand still grasped with his in a pinky swear.

Yes, got it. Ill keep it.

When they pinky swore, Natsuki smiled at ease.

Yeah

He closed his eyes contentedly, still embracing Kiri.

Promise?

There, there.

Kiri moved his gaze toward Touya, who had just entered the room, as he stroked Natsukis head.