3rd POV. Rooftop, Shuchiin Academy.
A week already passed ever since Kaguya was freed from the Shinomiya Family.
And now.....Ryuichi and Miyuki are also talking on the rooftop, on the day before Miyuki leaves for America.
The two have already reminisced many memories, from the day Ryota was recruited to the student council, and the chaotic shenanigans that happened.
Miyuki: To really think we already came that far, huh.
Ryota: Yeah. I guess it's also time to call this a day. You also need to pack up now.
Miyuki: Yeah.
Miyuki: Thank you up until now, Kaedehara.
Ryota: I'm also thankful to you as well, Prez.
The two parted ways......
Ryota made his way home, as he is also thinking about the future as well.
Ryota: Yeah, I already know what I need to do.
Once he got home, he saw his mother manning the front, while Ai is serving the customers.
Ai: Welcome back, Ryo-chan.
Ryota: I'm home.
Ryota took a break before he went to work. It was an ordinary day....
And Ai stayed for a while wanting to spend time with her boyfriend.
Ai: So, did you have a last talk with Miyuki?
Ryota: Yeah.
Ai: I see.
Ryota: Thinking about it now.....
Ryota: We're also going to leave Shuchiin and go to college after we graduate. Speaking of that, have you thought of what you wanted to do?
Ai: Travel the world.
Ryota: That's really like you.
Ai: But since I've have a lot of many saved up.....
Ai: I don't know......
Ryota: Just do what you want, I won't stop you.
Ai: How about you?
Ryota: I actually got a recommendation to study abroad to take a business administration program.
Ryota: Since I'm a son of a café owner, why not take it as a chance to expand my horizons.
Ai: That's really like you. You really are going to take over the family business.
Ryota: Mm. Yeah.
Ryota: I also want to travel the world if I have the chance.
Ai: Then, why don't I invite you during your breaks?
Ryota: Wouldn't that be a hassle to you?
Ai: Not really, besides, I heard Tatsuya-san and Koharu-san, they actually invested a ton of money for you and Saya when you guys go to college.
Ryota: Oh, yeah. We actually talked about that.
Ai: Speaking of which, what about Saya?
Ryota: Hm, she declined being the heir of the Tsukiyomi Shrine.
Ai: Why?
Ryota: She loves working here. Not to mention, she took it as her second home.
Ryota: Maki visited our café and she told us that since Saya grew up here, they will help us expand our business.
Ryota: We declined but Maki insisted as it is a way for the Shijos to thanked Saya's parents for working with them.
Ryota: So yeah, the Kaede Café is in good hands.
Ai: I really think you should expand it now that it really exploded in popularity.
Ai: From the crazy events and limited edition items.....
Ryota: I know, right?
Ryota: We'll just sort it out in the future, once Saya and I graduated.
Ai: Where is she after graduating at Shuchiin?
Ryota: She already chose a culinary school and she got accepted. I guess it's better that we took separate college programs and help with the growth of the café.
Ai: This place really is special to you, isn't it?
Ryota: Of course. Ever since I opened my eyes, this place has always been my home.
Ryota: That's the reason why I also wanted to take over the family business some day.
Ryota: So that I can continue making our customers happy with our drinks, deserts, and whatever it is that they like.
Ai: You really do. I'm really glad that you became my boyfriend.
Ai: That I met you.
Ryota: Me too.
Ai: So.....
Ai: After I traveled the world........
Ai: I'll finally settle down here.....
Ai: And you know.....
Ryota: Yes, I know.
Ryota: For the meantime, let's all chase after our dreams.
Ai: Yes.
It wasn't really that long after things settled down.
Miyuki left for America the next day, and life for those who are in Japan continued on.
Miko became the 69th Student Council President with Ishigami being her Vice President.
Kaguya and Ryota watched over their successors in Miyuki's stead.
And soon......after........
The news of Shinomiya Gan'an's passing spread, and the Kaedehara Family knew that a new era shall commence.
As for Kaguya, she began practicing to improve her photography skills, she began by taking pictures of her friends, and soon afterwards, she took pictures of the Kaede Café and the daily lives of the Kaedehara Family.
How their family is always eccentric.
A few more seasons have passed......
And it was spring once more.
This time it was Ryota's batch who'll graduate.
In fact, days before the graduation, Ryota received a call from Miyuki that he'll visit Shuchiin during the graduation.
With this information, Ryota went to call Kaguya and they also planned a graduation ceremony for Miyuki.
And on the day of the graduation during the awarding of diplomas.....
Adolphe: Kaedehara Ryota.
Ryota: Yes.
Ryota walks up to the stage ready to receive his diploma......and a special award.
Adolphe: Kaedehara Ryota-san.
Adolphe: In your time at this academy, you became a symbol of wisdom and nobility.
Adolphe: In special recognition of your efforts, I'd like to present to you this diploma as a symbol of your wisdom.
Adolphe: And this sword....
Adolphe presents a sheathed katana, ornated in gold and silver.
Adolphe: A sign of your nobility.
Everyone clapped when he received his diploma and special award.
After the ceremony......
Ryota went to the maple tree......with Ai.
Ai: Come to think of it. We first met here, isn't it?
Ryota: Yes. I was sitting here quietly.
Ai: This is also the place where we began dating.
Ryota: But we also have so many memories here as well.
Ryota: Memories of happiness, sadness, wins, losses......
Ryota: Stories of good times, as well as pain and hardships.
Ai: Yeah. All throughout that.....
Ryota: Mm. After all, we're just going to open a new chapter of our lives.
Ryota: But this time, towards our future and our dreams.
Not long after......the students all gathered in the courtyard......and with the planning of Kaguya and Ryota.....
Everyone also congratulated Miyuki for graduating at Shuchiin Academy. He was also given a diploma in recognition of his efforts, and the same nobility award that Ryota had received.
Then, the members of the Student Council wanted to celebrate and they decided to do it at the Kaede Café.
Now......
Everyone's story has concluded, yet their new chapters have begun.
This is the story of Ryota Kaedehara.
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A few years into the future. Kaede Café.
???: So, Dad.....
???: You really went through a lot.
A young girl with long blonde hair with dark blue eyes, smiled while cleaning up the counter.
She is currently talking to none other than Kaedehara Ryota, her father and the current owner of the café.
Ryota: I know right? It was crazy.
Ryota: Just imagine being gifted 1 billion yen!
???: Glad that your Student President didn't go crazy.
Ryota: Ryoko, I'm telling you this, even though Miyuki is a successful billionaire and his company rivaling the Shinomiya and the Shijos.....
Ryota: He may seem the perfect guy but I know that he has hid own ridiculous faults.
The girl.....who was now known as Kaedehara Ryoko.....
Sweatdropped at her father's remarks.
Ryoko: Eh? For real?
Then, a woman with the same blonde hair and blue eyes, who is similar to Ryoko but older.......
???: I'm telling the truth Ryoko. It wasn't just ridiculous, it was pure horror.
It was none other than Hayasaka Ai or currently known as Kaedehara Ai, the wife of Kaedehara Ryota, and mother of Kaedehara Ryoko.
Ryoko: Mom, why are you having that horrified face?
Ai: Nevermind me, just don't ask what is Miyuki-kun's ridiculous shenanigans.
Ryoko: O-Oh.....
Ryota: Looking back at it now.....
Ryota: It's really been years since then.
Ai: I know right. The Shinomiya Family and the Shijo Family now promoting a transparent financial scetor....
Ai: Kaguya being a well known photographer and receiving prestigious awards.
Ryota: I know right? We really came this far.
Ryoko: Hm, Dad.
Ryota: What is it?
Ryoko: Can I be like you and your friends in the Student Council?
Ryota and Ai looked at each other before looking back at their daughter. They gave her a warm smile, while Ryota pats his daughter's head.
Ryota: You don't have to be like us. You are free to become who you want to be.
Ryota: If you don't want to continue our family business, then your cousin or your brother can continue it.
Ryoko: Oh, no. Dad. I'll definitely take over this shop! This is grandpa's legacy and your legacy!
Ryoko looks over the pictures of Tatsuya, Koharu, Saya, and Ryota all smiling together in front of the café. It was also the same picture that Kaguya took years ago.
Ryota: Yeah, I guess you'll still have a long way to go, Ryoko.
Ryota: For now, just enjoy your youth, okay?
Ryoko: Yeah.
Then.....a boy with blonde hair and blue eyes entered the café. The boy looks like Ryota's younger version, Kaedehara Chiharu, the youngest son of the Ryota and Ai.
Chiharu: I'm back.
Ai: Welcome home!
Ryota: How's it going with your Auntie Saya?
Chiharu: We just finished up, it was chaotic!
Ryota: Haha.....
Ryota: Ah, come to think of it, it was always chaotic.
Ai: I know, right?
Chiharu: I mean, what's with Auntie Saya and Granny Koharu coming up with these so good menu items and chaotic events!
Ryota: Haha.....that's how it's been in our family.
Ryoko: I'm actually having fun with this.
Chiharu: But still, even with multiple branches, and hundreds of staff.....
Ryota: Yeah, I know.
Ryota reminisces on the day that the café was only just your ordinary café where you could have a nice cup of coffee and relax.
Ryota: So, do you want to know how our café came to be?
Ryoko: Oh?
Chiharu: You never told us how it came to be.
After finally putting down the shutters.....and closing the café.....
The family gathered at the counter.....while Ryota picks up.....
A cup and placed it on the counter.
Ryota: This cup, was the very first cup of coffee that's been served in this café. The very first cup that my Dad served.
Ryota: So, the story of the Kaede Café comes across long way back.....even before I was born.
And so.......the their children listened to the story of their café, while Ai lovingly looked at her husband and kids.
She gently touches her wedding ring which has a gem that is shaped like a maple leaf.
Ai: I'm really glad that I met you, under that maple tree.
The end.
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A/N: Like I said I'll be finally closing the story of Ryota and Ai once the manga is finished. I know you feel that the ending was rushed but I feel like when I was writing the last five chapters, I really feel like it is time to close the curtains of this story.
A/N: To my readers who commented and supported this fanfic, I'm really happy that you guys supported it right until the very end.
A/N: Once again, this is the end of this story, and thank you everyone for the kind support that you given me throughout the year that I've been writing this fic.
A/N: So you may ask, now that this fic is over, are you going to continue the Chika x OC fic? Yes, I will but gimme time since I've been busy because of college, and because of my other fics (sorry about that).
A/N: But once again, thank you for reading and enjoying this story. Stay safe everyone and happy holidays everyone!