Getting Ready Again

With no other visitors in the family restaurant, the quintuplets could talk without worrying about disturbing anyone.

As usual, Maruo didn't say much, just listening to the life stories of his fifth daughters.

Ebata played the role of a grandfather, asking about the quintuplets' lives during college, whether they encountered any difficulties, and so on.

Ichika talked about her experiences as an actress, meeting many famous people in the entertainment industry.

Nino and Miku discussed the cooking recipes they had mastered and wanted Itsuki to be the taste tester.

Yotsuba participated in various sports competitions and often appeared on TV or in newspapers.

Itsuki also shared the ups and downs of being a tutor and understanding Fuutarou's difficulties when he tutored them before.

Lunch was filled with cheerful laughter and conversation, keeping the atmosphere from becoming dull.

"So, what did you want to talk about that you had to contact all of us? You've been quiet since earlier, Akira."

With her straightforward personality, Nino was the first to ask after they finished lunch.

Everyone turned their gaze to Akira.

"I found it."

Knowing he couldn't delay this any longer, Akira spoke up without beating around the bush.

"Found what?" Yotsuba tilted her head, the rabbit ears on her headband swaying.

"Guess."

Akira smiled thinly, letting them guess.

Nino and Miku looked at each other, not understanding their younger brother's intentions.

"Hmm... It's not like Akira-chan to act mysterious, Onee-san is getting more curious."

Tapping her lips with her finger, Ichika squinted her eyes, trying to find clues from Akira's reaction.

"Could it be?!" Itsuki's ahoge hair stood up, and she stared at Akira with wide eyes.

"Itsuki, do you know something? Just say it, don't keep us guessing!" Nino urged.

She didn't like playing guessing games like this.

"Akira-kun, did you find the Jewel of Four Souls?"

Ichika: "Hm?"

Nino: "Eh?"

Miku: "Really?"

Yotsuba: "Is that true, Akira?"

Itsuki's guess shocked everyone present.

They knew Akira had been searching for the Jewel of Four Souls for over 2 years without success.

"Yes, Itsuki-Nee's guess is correct. Yesterday, I found the Jewel of Four Souls."

With a smile on his face, Akira nodded.

"Incredible... Congratulations, Akira!"

Yotsuba sincerely congratulated him. She was also happy to hear this news.

"Hmm?"

Suddenly, she felt the expected atmosphere of joy didn't appear. Instead, Ichika, Nino, and Miku looked upset.

"Congratulations, Akira... With this, you can go back."

Miku said nonchalantly, letting her bangs cover her expression.

"After you return, don't forget about us, okay? It's okay if it's once in a while, remember us when you have free time."

As a pro actress, Ichika was very good at hiding her emotions. She gave a smile and seemed happy.

"So you're leaving, huh... No wonder you gathered us. Turns out this is a farewell."

Nino bit her lower lip and stared at Akira.

"When do you plan to leave?" Maruo asked without changing his expression.

"Tonight." Akira replied shortly.

"I see."

Nodding, Maruo stopped talking but also didn't leave immediately. After all, this might be his last meeting with his son.

"By the way, can Akira-kun make round trips?"

Not realizing the atmosphere, Itsuki asked while eating the dessert that had just arrived.

Hearing that, Ichika, Nino, and Miku looked at Akira with hope.

"I can."

Akira's positive answer dispelled the gloom in the girls' hearts.

"But... the Jewel of Four Souls has a cooldown period of 2 months. In other words, I can't make you meet mom."

"2 months... It's okay, as long as there's a chance to meet mom, waiting for 2 months is not a big deal."

The one who wanted to meet Rena the most was Itsuki.

For her, who had lost her mother since she was little, she missed her mother very much.

"I still have work at the hospital. Well then, I'll leave first. Let's go, Ebata."

Seeing a message on his phone, saying there was an operation that needed his attention, Maruo couldn't stay any longer.

Ichika: "Good luck at work, dad."

Nino: "Stay strong at work, dad."

Miku: "Don't overwork yourself, dad."

Yotsuba: "When tired, don't forget to rest, dad."

Itsuki: "Um, I agree with Yotsuba. Dad, don't neglect your health."

Akira: "Goodbye, dad."

Seeing his five daughters, plus one son from a parallel world, Maruo nodded, then left the family restaurant with Ebata.

"Hey, Akira-chan, can you tell us where you found the Jewel of Four Souls?"

Resting her chin on the back of her hand, Ichika smiled sweetly.

"Ah, I'm curious too." Yotsuba looked excited.

"I'm somewhat curious about where the Jewel of Four Souls actually is. Akira-kun spent over two years looking for it. It must be in a remote village, right?"

Itsuki speculated.

"Alright, I'll tell you."

Facing his five grown-up sisters, Akira smiled gently and began to tell the story.

...

8 p.m.

Akira stood atop an office building, gazing at Tokyo at night.

He had bid farewell to his sisters and girlfriend. Also, he didn't want them to accompany him.

He didn't like farewell atmospheres.

"All precautions have been prepared. Considering the plot up to the movie, there won't be any incidents until Yotsuba and Fuutarou's wedding day. I can leave with peace of mind."

Of course, he understood that the direction of the plot might have changed because of his presence in the quintuplets' lives. However, the change shouldn't be too significant.

Akira had hired mercenaries to protect the Nakano family and Takebayashi Miyako from the shadows.

Furthermore, the mercenaries had a good reputation, so he didn't have to worry about them causing trouble.

"System, activate the power of the Jewel of Four Souls."

[Ding! Activating the power of the Jewel of Four Souls]

The Jewel of Four Souls in Akira's hand emitted a tremendous spatial power, causing the space in front of him to fluctuate greatly.

Then, the space itself shattered like glass and formed a portal.

"Sigh... Goodbye, world."

Looking at Tokyo for the last time, Akira stepped into the portal and walked in.

After his figure was completely inside, the portal disappeared as if it had never existed.