It's been six years, the president knows where she's been, but doesn't know when she'll be back. Kanae is still seething, Yashiro pities his best friend, and Ren feels anger, emptiness, and confusion, but what'll he feel when she comes back?
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So, this isn't a chapter that has any relevance to the plot of the story, but I wanted to thank you guys for the support and 10k reads in a different way than a lame author's note. So this is my thanks: Please, enjoy!
Kyoko sat up, smiling at the familiar feeling of Kuon's strong arms around her, "Good morning love."
She whispered once she seen his green eyes open, Kuon smiled, "Good morning, Kyoko."
He pressed his lips to hers in a sweet, gentle kiss; the two celebrities then made their way out of bed and towards their bathroom to wash up. While Kyoko was showering, Kuon was getting together their toothbrushes and clothes for the day; and while Kuon was showering Kyoko was getting dressed while talking to President Takarada on the phone, "Yes President, we'll be there in time for brunch."
"You promise?" He asked childishly, "Because you said the same thing last year and you guys were five minutes late!"
"We told you, there was traffic!"
"I'll believe that: never!" He said, "You two were frick-fracking!"
Kyoko's face turned red and she pulled on her warm, denim jacket, "Look, we'll be there. I promise."
He hung up shortly after that and Kuon stepped out of the bathroom fully clothed in a nice pair of dark jeans and a dress shirt, suddenly their bedroom door flew open, "IT'S CHRISTMAS, TIME TO OPEN PRESENTS!"
Two voices screeched, smiles on their faces; she snatched the smaller of the to up and blew a raspberry into their cheek, the child giggled, "Mommy, stop!"
Kuon snatched the other up, tickling his side, "Dad, no!"
The two parents exchanged glances then looked back to their kids, "Go get ready to leave first, hurry so we have time!"
Kyoko said, setting her daughter down, "Okay! Come on Rick!"
"Don't tell me what to do Setsuka!"
The twins linked hands and ran off to their room, Kyoko smiled gently, "What are we going to do with them?"
"Love them." Kuon began, wrapping his arms around her waist from behind, and placing his lips to the right side of her neck, "Cherish them. Protect them..."
She leaned into the broad body of her husband, a smile still present on her face, "I promised the President that we would be there on time this year, you know I don't go back on my word."
The ring on her finger glistened as if trying to emphasize her point, Kuon sighed, "Fine...happy birthday Kyoko."
"Thank you, Kuon." She turned around in his arms and kissed him gently before escaping his grasp and grabbing his hand, "Let's go appease the little monsters."
He smirked and they left the room, meeting their now dressed children in the living room to open gifts.
...Timeskip...
"Kyoko onee-chan!" Maria yelled, hugging her older sister.
She then hugged her niece and nephew, "Aunt Maria!"
Setsu exclaimed, Kyoko smiled and seen someone else she needed to hug, "Mom."
Saena smiled, wrapping her arms around her daughter; Ushio hugged the both of them, "Grandpa!"
Rick tackled him and Kyoko's father hoisted the four year old onto his back. Lory grinned and lifted Setsuka up once she was done hugging his granddaughter, "Setsu!"
"Grandpa Lory!"
Kuu and Julie made their way over and hugged their son, "Kuon..." His mother whispered, "You've become a great father."
Kuu agrees, ruffling his son's hair, "And you've made Kyoko so happy."
Said woman was currently in an embrace with her best friend, while Yashiro was keeping their two kids in check as they waited for their chance to attack their aunt. Kuon smiled, "And she's made me happier than she knows."
After reunions were finished everyone sat down at the table, the kids sitting at their own table so they could bond. Sebastian brought out fruits and French Toast, Kyoko glared at Lory, "What?"
He knew why she was mad at him, he was making Sebastian work: ON CHRISTMAS! She'd lectured him many times over for this, but it wasn't his fault; Sebastian liked working. The butler bowed and retreated to the kitchen once more, Kyoko decided to let it be for the time being and grabbed a banana. Kuon smiled and rested his large hand on her thigh, squeezing slightly; she ate her fruit, looking up at him innocently. Sebastian arrived yet again, only this time with a late guest, "Uncle Sho!"
Setsuka jumped up, wrapping her small arms around his legs; he grinned and lifted her into his arms, "Hey punk!"
She threw a playful punch at his shoulder and he groaned dramatically, "Ugh! Geez, kid, you're so tough! What's pain?"
Setsu let out a shrill battle cry, "Weakness!"
Kyoko laughed, "Alright, Shotaro, put her down so she can eat."
He listened and took his seat to Kyoko's right, she smiled and jabbed his side, "Ow!"
The meal drew on and Lory stood after it was finished, "Today marks twenty-eight years since a wonderful soul was brought into this world. She has never been anything but amazing to us all and we need to show our appreciation: Happy birthday Mogami Kyoko, we love you dearly."
Kuon kissed her cheek and Saena handed her a photo album, "This is from your grandparents, they made it after you were born."
Kyoko smiled and took it, putting it in her purse, "Thank you mom and thank you everyone, I love you all too."
