❝H-Here are your orders...❞

Oh. She blinked, realizing the boy from earlier was standing before her with three bags. Two bags as she had ordered but she wasn't sure about the other one, it was bigger than the other two. At this, she glance over to the blonde boy who smiled at her ❝Did you really thought we would forget about you? ❞

How did he know? ❝But-❞ She was immediately cut off ❝Don't worry about it, we make some extras today. I know how much you love our strawberry shortcake and as a little treat, there are some muffins in there as well❞ She looked at him with widen eyes. Did he really...?

❝Oh my goodness, thank you!❞ Without a second thought, she rushed over to him as she placed her hands on his shoulders, placing a soft kiss on his cheek and the instant that he felt it clearly, his face flushes completely ❝ 'eina-chin?! 'Ou'll 'is 'hameless!❞ He trips over his words which cause a giggles from the girl.

❝You don't have to get so worked up about it, Nazuna❞ She pat his head to calm him down. At this, He pouts slightly and hangs his head, seemingly upset by her teasing him.

Why am I so weak against cute things?

❝But anyways, I can't wait to eat the muffins you made for me! You're always make the best muffins, you're the best baker in my eyes!❞ He smiles and his eyes sparkle. It's seemed as though he had been reanimated. God please have some mercy on me.

| Meanwhile... |

In between a large pile of boxes and breads, three young boys watched the whole scene unfold.

❝I told you it was a great idea!❞ Mitsuru whispered loudly causing the other two boys besides him to warn him to keep it down.

❝I hate to admit it but you're right for once❞ Tomoya smiled at the site of his senior talking to the princess ❝If we hadn't done anything, he would have never experience a kiss from the princess❞

❝That's true but this situation is really embarrassing❞ Hajime said lightly ❝I feel like we're violating their privacy❞

❝Eh but Junichi and that guy are there as well so it's not wrong, right?❞ Mitsuru asked innocently, blinking his eyes ❝Well Mitsuru does have a right...❞ Hajime whispered quietly.

❝Hey, look! They're about to leave soon❞ Tomoya pointed out and with that, they begin to walked out of their hiding spots.

As the two of them bid the five farewell, the small boy with white hair immediately ran towards his guardian. Well, she couldn't exactly tell if the blonde was a friend or just happened to take him in. No matter, surely next time she returns, she will try to ask for his full name.

❝Please come back another time!❞ Nazuna exclaimed, smiling as he waved. Yeah he's definitely going to give her a heart attack at how he is being so cute right now.

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❝Reichan... Are you sure... about this?❞ The ravenette male asked, walking through the busy street of the town while carrying bags and goodies in one arm as he was being lead by the small girl who wrapped her arms around his other free arm ❝Of course! You said you want to celebrate my birthday with me❞ She said, nearly bumping into one of the passengers nearby.

❝By giving me those?❞ He asked, blinking his eyes at her ❝Yeah! You like sweets right? I feel bad that you've been walking around with me for a long time to come here so I thought why not get some of your favorite sweets along the way?❞ Ah. How blessed he was to have such a kind princess to serve for.

It's scared him at the thought of people using her for their advantages. Why must she be so naive? He sighs causing the girl to ask him what's wrong but he just tell her it was nothing but it was more than nothing.

If only he notice the figure stalking behind them as they walked...

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❝A-Are you sure this is the right place?❞ He asked, staring at the building standing tall in front of them. She turned to him ❝Yep! Now come on, let's go inside!❞ She grinned as she walked up to the entrance .

❝H-Hey, wait for me, Reichan!!❞ He quickly catch up with her as she was about to entered the building. They were immediately greeted by an elder woman ❝Welcome, how may I help you today?❞

❝Oh, Sakasaki-san!❞ The girl smiled, greeting her first before her eyes scanned the area and this caught the attention of the woman ❝Oh? Are you looking for something, your highness?❞

❝Ah, Are Mugi-niichan and Natsume here today?❞ At her question, the woman couldn't help but smile in her own mysterious way ❝Oh my, you're really fond of them don't you? Or is it because of my little Natsume~?❞

She froze, brain slowly progressing the question before her face burst into a few shades of red spreading across her face ❝A-Ah, w-well... n-not exactly!❞ She stuttered.

❝Oh really? How disappointing...❞ The woman sighed but a knowing smile was still presented, a disturbing knowing smile that is which cause a cold sweat on the poor girl ❝They're in their room at the moment, you can go upstairs if you want since it's your birthday❞

❝T-Thank you so much, Sakasaki-san! Come on, Mikachii!❞ The young brunette exclaimed, grabbing the ravenette's hand as they begin to climb up the stairs but the boy almost tripped himself over along the way ❝Wait, 'low down for a 'oment!❞

Once the two teens were out of sight, the woman smiled in content ❝Oh my... Kids these days are quite dense, aren't they?❞ Chuckling, she continues to her works in silent.

❝Hmm...❞ Humming, the girl stopped at her tracks, looking around between the many doors within the hallway ❝They look almost the same... I keep forgetting which one is... Ah! Found it!❞ She exclaimed, grabbing onto the doorknob as she twisted it open to see...

❝Woah!❞ There was a blurry object heading towards her, dodging it from coming to facepalm her face as a loud thud was heard when its crashed against the wall, letting the two teens see the object and at the sight of it causing questions to spread through their minds.

It was a fish, a freaking living fish that is.

❝Tsumugi! How is this even possible?!❞

❝I'm sorry! Natsume-kun, I don't know how it's happened either!❞

❝Ooh~ Sora is seeing red... Ah! There's blue and green too!❞

Well, it's look like they finally found them.