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Raika—"Family shall be at peace!!"

RaikaLiving under the same roof, eating together, and playing in a band.

RaikaThat's what "family" is.

RaikaGrandma always said, "As long as you've got family, life's the best."

RaikaI've always believed that. As long as I have my family, I—

Raika"Nest," I'm back!!

RaikaWhoa~ You guys are on fire today!

RaikaMy family's doing great too! We had hot rice and a big bowl of hearty miso soup for breakfast—

Family Member AHey, Raika, is this gonna be another long story?

Family Member BYou better get started, or the regulars are gonna say you're talking too much again~

RaikaAhaha, sorry! I just can't help talking about you guys!

Family Member CHonestly... you really need to tone down the family bragging.

Family Member DAww~ that's just how she is! Come on, where does the essence of a family lie?

RaikaIn the band!!

RaikaNow then... It's time to begin, my family.

RaikaTonight, let's fill the air with love and peace!!

RaikaAhaha! This is so much fun! You guys are having fun too, right!?

RaikaLet's keep this energy going all the way to the last song~~~!!

StaffHey, how long are you gonna keep messing around over there? Get over here and help clean up~

RaikaAww...

P-Stay Dorm - Living Room

Yomogi*Peek*... *Peek*...

YomogiOkay... no sign of anyone on my people radar...! Now's my chance to make some tea...

ChieriYomogi! There you are!!

YomogiGyaaaah! It appeared~~~~!!

Chieri"It appeared"...? We were just working together!

YomogiP-Please don't talk to me... There's no one here~!

ChieriUm... I, Chieri, am standing right in front of you! Look at me when I'm talking to you.

YomogiI-I can't! Too scary! Please spare me...!

ChieriWhat a disobedient subordinate...! In that case—

YomogiGyaaaaah! Don't look into my eyes! My heart feels like it's being twisted apart~~!

ChieriH-Hey, Yomogi! Don't run away—

RaikaCherie! Yomogi~~!! I told you to meet me at the stage after work~~!

YomogiAaaah!?

RaikaHuh? Did something just hit the door...?

RaikaHuh!? Yomogi, why are you on the floor!?

ChieriRaika, nice one! You stopped Yomogi for Chieri, didn't you?

YomogiUgh... Why am I always so unlucky...

RaikaHuh? What's wrong? Are you hurt? Let me take a look!

YomogiGyaaaah!! T-Too close! My heart's gonna jump right out of my chest!!

RaikaY-Your heart...!? Oh no! We need to get you to a hospital, now!

RaikaCome on, Yomogi, hop on! I'll carry you piggyback!

YomogiTh-That's not what I meant~~!!

ChieriYou two have some nerve, ignoring Chieri like that!

ChieriChieri was amazing today! I cleaned, ate dinner, and even got the bath ready!

ChieriThanks to Chieri, you get to enjoy a sparkling clean, piping-hot bath! You're allowed to cry tears of gratitude, you know!

RaikaNo way!? That's amazing, Cherie! Wait... you ate dinner too?

ChieriI did. Well? Starting to respect me now?

RaikaBut I said we were supposed to wait and eat together as a family~~!

RaikaAnd the band too! "The essence lies in the band!" Remember!?

YomogiThere it is... the weird family theory...!

ChieriChieri doesn't remember ever signing up for this "family."

RaikaFrom the moment you came to this house, you two became my precious family!

RaikaSleeping at the same home every day, eating together, and playing in a band. That's what family is all about!

Yomogi、Chieri...

RaikaSee? So come play in a band with me!

Yomogi、ChieriThat's not the point...

Yomogi、ChieriWe already told you we're not doing it~~~~!!

A Real Estate Agency

Real Estate AgentA student dorm...? You're looking for one now? After the new term's already started?

MikuYes. My dad got transferred unexpectedly... So I need to find a place as soon as possible.

MikuBut it's been hard to find a dorm with a furnished single room...

Real Estate AgentI see... Yeah, dorms for high school students can be especially hard to find.

Real Estate AgentHave you considered a boarding house? It can feel like having a "second family," so I'd definitely recommend it.

MikuUh...

MikuThat's a great point, but... I'd rather live somewhere I can be independent.

Real Estate AgentI see... You seem very mature.

Real Estate AgentAll right, let me see what we have that fits what you're looking for. Just a moment, please.

MikuOkay. Thank you.

Miku*Sigh*...

Miku("A second family," huh... Other places have said similar things.)

Miku("The manager will be like a parent," or "a cozy dorm where you'll build lifelong friendships..." I've heard it all before.)

Miku(That students... kids... are better off with close bonds to the people around them, so they can feel safe and secure.)

Miku(Sorry, but I don't want any of that.)

Miku(Actually, that's exactly what I'm trying to get away from. I'm already sick of my parents and my family as it is.)

Miku(I'm finally going to live on my own. Why would I choose to go through all that again...?)

Real Estate AgentSorry to keep you waiting. With your requirements, there's only one student dorm available.

MikuThanks for the brochure♪ Um... "P-Stay..."

Real Estate AgentIt comes with a furnished single room. That said... support for students is pretty minimal.

Real Estate AgentYou could say it values independence, which may be why it hasn't had many residents...

MikuIndependence...! I see. So that's why the rent is so cheap...

MikuI'll take it!

Real Estate AgentR-Really? Are you sure?

MikuYes! This is exactly what I've been looking for!

Miku(The conditions are perfect. I might even be able to support myself. And most importantly—)

Miku(The life I've always wanted is waiting for me here.)

MikuThis is the one for me! "P-Stay!"

Miku(At last... my life without "family" is about to begin!)