When Alt-nii and I returned home after our first day back at school, we were greeted by the twins who were running over to us with their anxious expressions.

"You're back!"

"Where have you been?!"

They asked as they jumped at us.

"We were just at school," Alt-nii explained nonchalantly, "and we will be gone like this for 5 days in a week from now on."

"Eeeh?!" Hearing the shocking news, the twins shouted in disbelief.

"Don't worry, Freyr, Freyja, we will definitely get back soon to play with you two~!" I said as I patted their heads, "in the meantime, you can go and play with Niina, Chloe, Vince, or the other house keepers, right?"

"But we want to play...," Freyja tightened the hand that she used to grasp my uniform.

"...with Onii-chan and Onee-chan," Freyr continued, he also tightened the hand that he used to grasp my uniform.

...Yep, the twins used one of their hands to grasp to my uniform and the other one to Alt-nii's.

SO... CUTE...!!!

"Sorry, but we must go to school...," I could only apologize to them. After all, I couldn't fulfill their wish and ditch my classes, right?

...Although I don't see any problem in that... Like, I can still manage the lessons in this grade, but the attendance score and my reputation at school...

"Then, can we go, too?" Freyja suddenly asked.

"Yes, but you can go after you turn 6," I answered with a smile.

They are starting to get more expressive. That's good.

"Six...? How many more sleep...?" Freyr tilted his head.

"It's... still quite a long way to go...," I couldn't bring myself to answer them as they gazed expectantly at me.

"Eeeeh...," the two of them said, with voices full of disappointment.

"Ah, how about this?" Alt-nii suddenly pointed his index finger.

"I will let Rurune stay at home so you can play with her at times, how about it?"

"Ru?" Rurune quickly turned her head to look at Alt-nii... in disbelief? Like, I could hear her thinking, 'How dare you decide that without my consent? I'm the [Master] in our [Contract], hello?'

But seeing how she didn't seem to protest any further, it seemed like she agreed.

"We can play with Rurune?" Freyr quickly turned his head to look at the fluffy monster that was wrapping her tail around Alt-nii, nestling on his shoulders.

"Ruru?" Freyja tilted her head as she looked at Rurune with sparkling eyes.

"Ruru~!" Rurune's tone was affirmative.

Alt-nii and I looked at each other as we breathed in relief.

One more problem solved!

After that day, the twins gradually got used to us being away for school. At first, traces of anxiety were seen in their faces when they came running to us right after we stepped at the front door. But after getting used to it, they only came running to welcome us after school.

"Aww, how cute! Alt-nii, aren't you glad that we got Freyr and Freyja as our siblings? Look at how cute they are, always welcoming us home like this!"

"Well... It's true that they excitedly welcome us home... But Lyra, if you use that standard, then you weren't a cute little sister, you know?" Alt-nii decided to pick on me right at this time.

"But I'm a good and sensible sister, right?!" I couldn't argue against that as I didn't remember welcoming Alt-nii back from school like what the twins did. But in terms of sensibility, nobody could beat me!

"Riiiiiiiight," Alt-nii answered in an irritating tone.

"Fine! Hey Freyr, Freyja, let's leave Alt-nii here~," I decided to ignore Alt-nii as I pulled the twins inside, without waiting for Alt-nii.

Let's pretend that I didn't hear the part time house helper's chuckle upon witnessing this scene as she opened the door for us!

By the way, we are a family that loves treasuring the moments, so after a while, here it comes... Family photo session!

The stars of the photo session this time--the twins took several pictures of themselves. It was a bit hard convincing both Freyr and Freyja to not enter the shooting area when the other one of the twins was taking a picture of themselves alone.

For example, when Freyja was posing alone, Freyr would stare at her for a moment before finally approaching her and posing next to her.

"...Freyr, wait here first, okay?"

"Take photos of me, too!

"Freyja is taking a picture or herself now. Your turn is coming next!"

When their position was reversed...

"Ah, Freyja, it's Freyr's time now!"

"I want photos too!"

"Didn't we just take photos of you before?"

"Moreee!"

Luckily, we managed to handle that hurdle and the situation turned better when they finally had to take photos together. Afterward, we gradually joined, too.

There were pictures of my parents with the twins, me with the twins, Alt-nii with the twins, four of us siblings, female family members, male family members, all of us together, with the addition of Familiars...

In short, we took lotsa photos I quickly fell asleep right after I touched my bed that night!

Later on, Mom and Dad picked the best photo that contained all of us to be printed in a large size, put it on a frame, and display it in the family room. Then, they decorated it with other pictures such as a picture from their wedding day, Alt-nii and I in our toddler forms, even Mom and Dad's pictures with their parents in their child figures... It was fun sitting in the room while looking at the vibrant pictures one by one. I saw sincere smiles and felt the love in the pictures.

I compared it again with my previous family's family portrait. Though we portrayed such elegant and refined figures there, the lack of familial bond and love showed there. It was just for formality.

The things I could boast from my previous family was their strict upbringing and discipline, the family honor and prestige, and... Wealth that exceeds my current family, though not as wealthy as the Loera family, let alone the royal family.

But I'm fine. Each person to their own preference, but I prefer having familial love. So, I consider myself lucky now.

That night, I woke up in the middle of my sleep. I... Probably drank too much, I had to go to the toilet, haha. It wasn't a problem as each bedroom was equipped with a bathroom inside, but... After emptying my bladder, I felt my throat dry.

Ah okay, time to get a drink outside.

I didn't expect that I would meet my parents in the dining room when I was just going to grab a glass of water then go back to sleep! They seemed to be talking while eating some snacks... in the middle of the night.

"Aren't you glad that Altaire and Lyra quickly accept the twins? I was prepared for the worst case scenario—in case they expressed their dissatisfactions or objections. Though I doubted it would happen."

I happened to hear Mom's voice before I could show up.

Oops... Is this a sensitive topic?

Unsure of what I should do, I just stood there on the spot.

"Yeah. I have already expected them to welcome the twins wholeheartedly. Alt and Lyra are good kids, after all. They aren't small anymore," Dad answered proudly.

"We are really blessed with good children. The twins are obedient, too. And more importantly, we don't have to go through another baby or toddler stage!" Mom said in happiness.

Uh... I was trying to be a very good kid even when I was still a baby or toddler... but I guess it can't be helped for Mom to feel that way.

Then, I heard Mom and Dad laughing together. Since it seemed like their conversation was more or less over—though I hate to be a mood breaker, but I'm thirsty and sleepy—I decided to show up just right then.

"Lyra, why aren't you sleeping?" Dad asked in surprise upon seeing my face.

"I just woke up and felt thirsty, Dad," I answered as I passed my parents by to get the refreshing water.

"Next time, you can actually use your magic to get you some water to drink, in case you're lazy to walk all the way here, you know?" Mom asked me.

"Eeh... But I forgot to bring a glass anyway," I answered back as I gulped several sips of water.

"There's a way, Lyra. I want to ask you to think about it for a while, but it's already so late at the night, so let's save it for later."

"Hmm...?" I was still a bit sleepy, so my brain wasn't working that well.

"If you're done, go back to sleep directly, okay?" Dad reminded me.

"Okay, okay~"

You don't need to remind me, Dad! That was my plan all along!

When I was about to say good night, I stopped. I just remembered something I wanted to ask my parents, so I turned around.

"Hey, Mom, Dad, when do you think is the right time to start introducing the twins to the others?"

I asked as I felt like they were already getting used to their new life, and they had already viewed us as family.

"Ah, about that. Come here, Lyra," Mom suddenly called me back.

She then told me something.

I opened my eyes wide after listening to her words.

"Really?"

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