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Living up to his words, Umemiya rarely visited. When he did, it was mostly short. He did give some gifts or food to Yoshiki and Sakura, but he was mostly absent.

But since he was not the only one who harbored feelings for the omega. His competitors found it as a chance to visit Sakura every single day.

Mostly he wouldn't mind the company, but sometimes it was too much. There are times when Sugishita visited, and he most of the time silently gave Sakura a food then proceeded to play with Yoshiki.

Or when Kiryu just came in with Suo and Nerie. Even though they gave Sakura a whole meal for like three people, he still sometimes found it annoying.

Sure he loves the food, sure he loves gifts. But he felt like their worlds just revolved around him! He never wanted that, he in fact wanted to get their asses on a normal high school and get a degree. But those delinquents could never be disciplined.

He wouldn't want to interfere in their life, so he just kept his words to himself. They won't get anywhere if they just keep following him.

"Sakura, you're leaving the world again."

Suo nudged Sakura who was so much deep in his very own thoughts. He smiles bashfully and turns to look at Nerie playing with Yoshiki, while Kiryu records.

"Aren't you guys visiting a little too often? Don't you guys have anything to do other than being here to play with my child?" Sakura asked, bringing up the topic.

It's true they visit almost everyday, and doesn't seem like it will stop soon. "I heard Umemiya was applying for college." All eyes turn to Nerei. "I'm not sure, but I think he's applying to the nearest college near town." He added.

Sakura felt happiness but also a bit upset. He's happy Umemiya was fixing his life, but what upset him was that he did not tell him from the very beginning and only told him he would be busy for a while.

"That's true, I think even Kaji was applying after he finished high School. He's actually getting ready, I see him often in the library near our house." Now all eyes were on Kiryu.

Sakura smiled a little more, breathing a sign of somewhat — relief. "How about the others? Suo aren't you gonna apply? Or Nirei, I thought you would want to find a decent job?"

"Oh, right Sakura! We had been planning on actually continuing our studies!" Suo exclaim. 'I wouldn't want us to live in poverty when we get married.' He added to himself.

Sakura clapped his hand with a smile. "Amazing! Amazing!" He exclaim, chuckling when Yoshiki followed after. The small child clapped both of his hands, giggling in the arms of Nerie.

"I'm glad! I thought this gang thing will go on forever!" He added, earning a chuckle frome everyone in the room. "Sakura, you act like your not part of one."

"Correction Kiryu, 'I used to be in a gang. Used!' I already change!" Sakura spat back, trying to keep his ego intact.

Kiryu could only shake his head. It wasn't everyday that Sakura acted like this. After all, they only saw Sakura as a mother who either yelled at them, or treat them with warmth.

"But seriously, I'm glad you guys are going to continue your studies." Sakura looked at them with a smile, but he felt something — maybe sadness — but why?

"We would still visit you of course, during weekends and vacations and breaks." Nerie stated, smiling at the omega who equally beamed as him, nodding his head in agreement.

"Yes! I'm sure Yoshiki would miss you guys!" Sakura smiled as he said that while taking Yoshiki from Nerei's hands. "Right Yoshiki? You would miss your uncle right?" The little child could only giggle with a smile.

They looked... Dazed?

Maybe because Sakura looked really happy, and that's why they shoudla lso feel happy...

But at the same time, they felt inspired. Inspired that Sakura could still smile like that after everything that had happened.

"Won't you also miss us?"