They didn’t visit.
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Once again, Fubuki and Tatsumaki withdrew into themselves, leaving Inko all alone while Izuku and Kiri were gone.
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It’s been years since the house has been so empty for so long. Despite that, Inko doesn’t try calling. She understands that the last crisis must have affected them more than usual.
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So that leaves her alone to take care of the house, to try to relax. It was easier said than done.
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What if something happens on I-Island?
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What if her babies don’t come back?
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How would she take it?
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How would her daughters?
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These questions plagued her mind across the plain days while her children were gone.
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Eventually though, the time would come when she would see them again. Today was that day. The doorbell rang and the couch potato got up to see who it was.
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To her delight, it was Izuku and Kiri. But something was wrong. She couldn’t really put her finger on it, but her son felt… different.
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More mature?
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She didn’t know and didn’t care too much. She was just glad to see her kids and so quickly gave them a hug, one they gladly returned.
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Izuku: “We’re home!”
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Kiri: “Home.”
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Inko: “Welcome back, both of you. I missed you so much. How was your trip?”
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Izuku: “Enlightening.”
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Kiri: “Unexpected.”
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Inko: “Really? Tell me all about it.”
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And so they did, leaving nothing important out. The two didn’t want to leave their mother in the dark about their trip. Izuku didn’t explain his personal transformation in detail, but Inko got the idea. He’s stronger and more in control of his quirk.
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But despite the dangers her children faced, the thing that stood out was the obvious.
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Inko: “You’re… dating two girls?”
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Izuku: “Yeah, I couldn’t pick in the end.”
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Inko: “And you’re okay with this, Kiri?”
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Kiri: “… Nh. Wish was only one. But Udders isn’t… terrible to be with.”
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Inko: “Wow… you always find ways to surprise me, Izuku.”
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Izuku: “You accept it?”
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Inko: “Of course, sweetie. As long as you’re not taking advantage of Kiri and the other girl… ”
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Izuku: “Never.”
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Inko: “Then I’m fine with it. Just know that taking care of one wife is hard enough; you’ll have to be extra strong to handle two.”
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Izuku: “Don’t worry, I can handle it.”
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He says while taking Kiri’s hand and giving her a gentle squeeze.
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Izuku: “In fact, I’m ready to tell Tatsu and Fubuki. Did they visit you while we were gone? How are they?”
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It was then that Inko’s soft smile faltered.
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Inko: “Well… they haven’t really visited… yet.”
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Izuku: “Oh… ”
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Kiri: “Still troubled?”
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Inko: “Yes, but I understand. They just… need time.”
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Izuku: “Maybe… but they should have at least checked up on you. We’ll talk to them.”
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Inko: “N-No, you don’t have to do that.”
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Kiri: “Want to help.”
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Izuku: “Don’t worry, Mom. Before the day ends, we’ll be together for dinner. Things will be different; they won’t have to worry about me or Kiri again. I’m stronger now.”
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There’s that feeling again. Something is different about her son. Whether it’s really a good thing, only time will tell.
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Inko: “… Okay, but don’t force it if they really don’t have the time.”
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Izuku: “I promise.”
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Kiri: “Nh.”
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With that, they gave their mother another hug before setting off to get their siblings to come home.
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Again, the trail goes cold. After the incident at Hosu, Tatsumaki went out to find the man who almost took her brother away.
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But no matter what she did, nothing turned up. She would have gone insane if it wasn’t for the stress relief she got from killing quirk beasts and-
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Arashi: “You really should visit your mother.”
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The man says while gently caressing the girl’s bare back while the two share the bed. Yes, the other way to relieve stress.
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Tatsumaki: “Shut it, Arashi. I don’t want to think about that now. Besides… I’m sure she doesn’t want to see me.”
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Arashi: “I don’t know why you keep beating yourself up over what happened. It was an ambush; no one saw it coming.”
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Tatsumaki: “Doesn’t make me feel any better.”
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She was so close to losing both her sister and brother. Arashi may be sweet and good in bed, but he will never understand the burden she carries.
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Arashi: “Then check in with your mother. You may think she doesn’t want to see you but-”
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Tatsumaki: “If she wanted to see me, she would’ve reached out like usual. But… she hasn’t. I get it.”
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Tatsumaki: ‘She wouldn’t want to see the person who almost failed to save her children.’
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Shaking her head from those depressing thoughts, Tatsumaki pushed herself up and wrapped her arms around Arashi’s neck.
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Tatsumaki: “Enough about that; I’m tired of thinking about it.”
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The girl proceeds to lay her soft lips on his neck and shoulder blades, eliciting low rumbles from Arashi. Despite that, he keeps his hands to himself.
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Arashi: “I don’t think this is helping. Come on, Tornado, I don’t like seeing you like this.”
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Tatsumaki: “Just shut up and-”
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Just then, the doorbell rang. Arashi tried to remove himself from his… friend with benefits, but she held on.
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Tatsumaki: “Ignore it.”
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She says while lowering her kisses to his chest.
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Arashi: “But it could be important. Maybe a lead?”
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The girl stilled, and after a sigh, flopped back onto the bed.
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Tatsumaki: “Doubt it, but go ahead. But if it’s nothing, you don’t get to complain about how tired you are afterwards. I’m not stopping.”
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Arashi: “Haha, fine.”
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He kisses her on the forehead before leaving to get dressed. It didn’t take too long for Arashi to return.
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Tatsumaki: “Let me guess, it was nothing?”
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Arashi: “Uh… no, your brother is here.”
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Instantly, her eyes shot open, and she dashed to get dressed into anything presentable.
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Tatsumaki: ‘How did he know I was here?! Did someone at the agency run their mouth?!’
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Arashi knew exactly what she was thinking and secretly prayed for that poor soul.
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Dressed in casual wear that doesn’t scream ‘I just rocked someone’s world’, Tatsumaki combed her hair and looked to Arashi.
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Tatsumaki: “Do I look presentable?”
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Arashi: “You look fine.”
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Tatsumaki: “Damn it, that means I look horrible. Distract him!”
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Arashi: “How?”
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Tatsumaki: “I don’t know; think of something!”
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Izuku: “Tatsu, I can hear you. It’s fine; I won’t judge.”
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The girl sighed and accepted her embarrassing fate.
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Tatsumaki: “See you later, Arashi.”
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Arashi: “You too. Enjoy the time with your family, okay?”
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Tatsumaki: “Hmph.”
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Floating away from him and toward the front door, she opened it to see her brother standing at the ready. She didn’t notice anything different, not yet.
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Tatsumaki: “Before you ask, no, we didn’t do anything. I’m just here because-”
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Before she could finish, Izuku silenced her with a hug.
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Izuku: “You don’t have to explain; I understand. You don’t have to worry about me anymore, Tatsu; I’m stronger now. Come home. Mom misses you.”
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Tatsumaki: “What are you-”
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It was then that she truly saw her brother; something had changed. He seemed more confident, more… powerful.
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Tatsumaki pushed him away and looked into his eyes, really looked at them.
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Tatsumaki: “Izu, what happened?”
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Izuku: “I just came to terms with my quirk; I’m not scared anymore. So please, don’t push Mom away because of what happened, and join us for dinner.”
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She narrowed her eyes at that. But she can’t do anything about it right now. Besides, if Izu is stronger, that’s only a good thing, right?
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Tatsumaki: “Alright, but I’m not pushing Mom away. I’ve just been busy.”
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Izuku: “Busy, huh?”
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Izuku tried to peer around his sister, but she quickly held her arm out, preventing him from looking inside.
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Tatsumaki: “A lapse of judgment. I’ll be back in the sky as soon as you leave.”
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Izuku: “Like I said, I’m not judging. In fact, I’m happy. At least you’re getting rest. There are no bags under your eyes this time.”
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Tatsumaki: “… I guess.”
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Doesn’t change the feeling of guilt eating at her even now. But she can tell her brother won’t leave if she doesn’t agree. So she starts to float away in the direction of their home.
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Tatsumaki: “Fine, but don’t be surprised if Mom doesn’t want to see me.”
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Izuku: “Huh? Why wouldn’t she want to see you?”
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She looks back to the now airborne Izuku with an unreadable expression.
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Tatsumaki: ‘You should know why.’
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The fact the person who hurt him is still breathing clean air is an insult to her and her family. How can she look into her mother’s eyes after that failure?
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She failed where Fubuki didn’t when that nomu creature attacked them. What use is a big sister who can’t protect her siblings?
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Tatsumaki: “Never mind, let’s just go. I assume Kiri is going to get Fubuki.”
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Izuku: “Yeah.”
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Tatsumaki: “Hm.”
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Tatsumaki: ‘I wonder if that was a good idea.’
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Burning frustration filled Fubuki’s veins as she failed again to enter the state she entered during the Hosu Incident. Before her sister saved her, again.
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Fubuki: ‘I was close to a breakthrough, I know it.’
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But no matter how she pushed, she couldn’t grasp it. Worse, the atmosphere within her agency has been… icy.
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Fubuki: ‘I can’t believe I said that to Mountain Ape… he was just trying to help. Just like I try to do for big sis.’
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But she pushed him away and told him to leave. Like he was some annoyance or burden.
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Ashamed, she kept her distance from the Blizzard Group. But in return, she cut back on their workload. She learned her lesson; no more overwork.
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No, the only one that deserves that is her.
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Fubuki: ‘Train until I can’t anymore.’
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So once again, she pushes her quirk to the limit in her large private training room within the agency.
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Fubuki: ‘I can’t fall behind.’
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Kiri: “Onee… ”
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The woman didn’t need to turn around to recognize that voice. She wiped the sweat from her brow and responded.
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Fubuki: “You’re back from I-Island?”
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Kiri: “Nh. Are you… alright?”
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Fubuki: “Yes, what do you want?”
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Kiri: “I… Okaasan wants us all for dinner. You didn’t visit.”
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Fubuki: “Busy.”
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Kiri: “… No… in pain.”
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Finally, the older sister turns to Kiri, who is staring at her with a mix of worry and determination.
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Fubuki: “Right, you can read emotions or something, right? Well, stop it. You can’t help me.”
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Kiri: “But I want to.”
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Fubuki: “Why? We’re not that close. You’re closer with Big Sis and Izu.”
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Kiri: “You’re still family. Please, onee-”
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Fubuki: “I thought I said not to call me that.”
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Kiri flinches from the increasingly cold tone of Fubuki’s voice. Despite not wanting to, the older sister does feel the sting of guilt. So she turns away.
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Fubuki: “Just… leave me alone. I need to train more.”
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When she didn’t hear any response, Fubuki thought Kiri left. But no, instead the little sister decided to take drastic measures.
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Kiri: “You feel inferior.”
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The temperature drops sharply as Fubuki stills.
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Kiri: “You feel… falling behind. That you’ll be… replaced… by me? Onee I-”
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The sound of a whistle rockets past Kiri’s face. The next moment, she felt blood dripping down her face. Behind her, a needle was embedded in the white wall.
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Fubuki: “I changed my mind. You can stay. After all, I needed a training partner.”
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Fubuki’s psychic aura flares as she turns back around toward her little sister. Feelings she has tried hard to ignore, repress, or conquer start to leak out.
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If Kiri insisted on staying, the least she can do is withstand her frustrations.
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As for Kiri, she took a breath and got into a fighting position. This is what she wanted. To help her big sister. If this is what is required, then so be it.
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and then Add to home screen.