It Ended with a Goodbye

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"Daddy!"

Mikasa jumped into Hanamiya's arms, giving him a big kiss on his cheek.

"Why are you still up?" He shot a glare at the boys.

"Mikasa wouldn't go to bed," Furuhashi said, "You can blame Hara for that."

Hanamiya rolled his eyes. Of course it's Hara.

"What'd you do now?"

Hara laughed nervously, scratching the back of his head. "Just told her some stories."

"About the monsters under my bed!" Mikasa said, new tears forming in her eyes. "I'm scared!"

Hanamiya groaned, visibly irritated. [Last Name], on the other hand, was trying not to kick Hara right then and there.

"Uncle Kazu was just lying to you, baby. There's no such thing as monsters." She grabbed Mikasa from Hanamiya's arms, ruffling her dark locks.

"Lying's not nice, Uncle Kazu! You're a meanie!"

[Last Name] began to comfort the child, rocking her back and forth. Hanamiya guided the boys out. He pinched Hara's arm as he passed by.