"Allow me to explain!"
Just as Qin Yu was once again in danger of a rollover.
On the other side.
The pattering rain bloomed into tiny dots on the pond, echoing with a ding-dong sound.
By the pond, there was a small pavilion with a beautiful view.
"It's raining, Sister."
Ei slowly opened her hazy eyes, gazing at the overcast sky, and whispered softly.
The cool sensation on her skin was pleasant.
But in the past, she didn't like the rain.
On the land of Inazuma, thunderstorms meant the fluctuations in the divine heart.
For the Raiden Shogun, who had annihilated countless demons and monsters, this was not a good thing.
Because it often represented...
War and loss.
Suddenly, her vision darkened.
Two pairs of beautiful eyes met.
"You've been sleeping more and more lately, little sister."
A cheerful, teasing voice rang out; it was Makoto.
Her silky purple hair cascaded down as she gently stroked Ei's face, her smile tender.
"Lying on your lap, I can't help but want to relax more."
Ei enjoyed her sister's lap pillow, showing a faint smile.
Everything seemed to have returned to the beauty of the past.
"Did I have a nightmare?"
She reached out towards the pavilion to catch the rain, asking softly.
"You've been frowning the whole time, and nothing can comfort you."
Makoto said softly, gazing at the scenery of the small pond.
Beneath the lotus flowers, the fish swam leisurely.
Still can't let go, can you, my sister?
"...My worries have increased."
Ei sighed faintly, snuggling into Makoto's embrace, not wanting to come out.
She tilted her head, wanting to hear if there were any other sounds from her sister's stomach.
Recently, she had been inconvenient. Had Makoto, who ate for two, gotten pregnant?
Subconsciously, she wanted to find a companion.
"Little sister, I don't have that yet, so I can't tell."
Makoto's pretty face blushed slightly, and she playfully slapped Ei.
The roles have reversed!
"Sister, I... still don't know what to do."
Ei gazed at Makoto expectantly, seeking help.
"Go talk to Kazuha, I don't care."
Makoto huffed, deliberately pushing Ei's shoulder, trying to drive her away.
She had never been a healer, so how could she know everything?
The two women playfully bickered.
"I'll go confess to Kazuha."
Ei changed her position, lying in her sister's arms, her tone resentful.
After all, such a big matter was not entirely her responsibility.
Who could have imagined that crystals would form so quickly...
The bullseye was hit a little too accurately!
"Hurry up and go. If you keep pestering me like this, I won't be able to sleep."
Makoto pinched Ei's cheek, adopting an elder sister's authority.
As for whether this matter would be a surprise or a shock to Kazuha...
Just then, Makoto's eyelashes fluttered.
A cherry blossom petal fell before her, finally dissipating.
"Sister, did something happen?"
Ei noticed the change in Makoto's expression and asked softly.
After a moment of silence.
"As expected, I knew that Kitsune Saiguu and the Shrine Maiden would cause trouble when they got together."
Makoto smiled indulgently, poking Ei's forehead.
Still being lazy, you silly sister.
Your best friends have already sensed something is wrong and are ready to interrogate you.
"They will be here soon."
"Sister."
"Alright, I'll help you one last time. Do you understand?"
"Mhm."
...
Time slowly passed.
In the small pavilion, a cool, elegant figure sat in meditation.
"Ei—"
From afar, two fox ladies walked together, calling out softly.
"What is it?"
Ei slowly turned her head, her tone calm.
"?"
The Shrine Maiden and Kitsune Saiguu exchanged glances.
Ei seemed a little off.
But there was no possibility of their plan being leaked, so they didn't think much of it.
In fact, Makoto, who had made arrangements in advance, heard everything.
"Oh my... it's nothing big, Qin Yu just wants to invite everyone for a drink."
The Shrine Maiden said with a smile, her voice full of temptation.
"Let's go together."
Kitsune Saiguu also invited from the side.
"Then what about Sister?"
Ei didn't doubt them but continued to ask.
"I've already told Makoto, it's just you left, Ei."
"Alright."
"Then it's settled."
The two fox ladies smiled at each other.
The plan was more than half successful.
In fact, only Qin Yu and Ei would end up attending the banquet.
At that time...
The two fox ladies found an excuse to leave.
They still had to go to the appointment location to prepare some "little surprises."
...
Ei watched the direction where the two women left, the corners of her lips curving upward.
Makoto and Ei, born together, accompanied each other.
During the Archon War, Ei had repeatedly appeared in the battle formations as an older sister.
It was time for her sister to be a stand-in for her younger sister.
"A date?"
"Sister, it's up to you."
...
Outside the small woods.
"Really, you don't let your big sister worry at all."
"If you don't behave, I won't cook for you anymore."
On the forest path, Raiden Makoto held a paper umbrella and hummed softly.
She had changed into the same purple kimono and black stockings as Ei, her ethereal figure gracefully beautiful.
There was still some time before the date.
"Where should I go to pass the time?"
Makoto murmured, looking up at the sky.
Wandering around, she arrived near the lake.
Suddenly, sensing something, she turned her head.
Looking at the cherry pink and ice blue intertwined light emanating from the center of the lake, she fell into deep thought.
Then...
"Ice, Empress—"
"Let go of my Yuu-brother!"
...
On the small boat in the center of the lake.
The Empress and Raiden Makoto stood with their arms crossed, their gazes clashing as if sparks were about to fly.
"Everyone... should be harmonious and loving."
Qin Yu sat obediently, like a student confessing his mistakes.
He looked up, his gaze darting between the two women, sweat beading on his forehead.
It was one thing to expose their relationship in front of the Empress.
But to be caught by Sister Makoto sneaking out for a date and then apprehended.
Qin Yu wanted to salvage the situation.
"Stay away from Yuu, Ice God."
Raiden Makoto grabbed Qin Yu's arm, declaring her possession.
Since it was exposed, she wouldn't pretend anymore.
What was wrong with an older sister and younger brother being close!
"Let go."
The Empress said coldly.
"No." Makoto refused to back down.
"Heh... heh heh..."
Qin Yu, seeing the atmosphere growing more tense, felt like he was sitting on pins and needles.
Please stop fighting!
Before he could muster some courage and assert his dominance in the family.
"Who do you choose!"
Makoto and the Empress glared at Qin Yu, speaking in unison.
"...Can I choose both?"
Qin Yu froze for a moment and blurted out subconsciously.
As soon as the words left his mouth, lightning and ice simultaneously appeared before him.
"Cough, cough, just kidding."
Qin Yu quickly realized that the two women were referring to their powers.
Only one of Makoto's and the Empress's divine powers could exist at a time.
This was a death question!
"Speak quickly."
Just as the two women were pressing him.
"Wait a moment, listen to me!"
Qin Yu suddenly stood up, becoming resolute.
He simultaneously took the small hands of the two women, one on his left and one on his right.
"Since you all know, then you can't keep fighting amongst yourselves."
I've laid it all out, what's wrong with being close?
You are all my wings!