Four years later....
"Aniki!" Takumi squealed as she leap and bear-hugged her older brother.
"Kumi!" Yuki laughed as he hugged his sister tightly.
"Look at you, you're the captain of Ryujin Nippon and also in Milano!" Takumi said proudly. She was always so proud of what both of her brother and sisters achieved.
"You've grown so much, Kumi! First year of high school for you!" Yuki exclaimed as the two walked into the kitchen where Mama was cooking lunch.
"Mama!" Yuki said as he hugged his mother gentley. It was indeed quite a sight to see as Yuki towered over Mama.
"Yuki, my sweet child, you're back!" Mama exclaimed as she asked, "how was your matches?"
"It was great! I even met a new friend from the Padova club, Takahashi Ran!" Yuki said.
Takumi froze as she dropped her bag of chips on the floor.
"Takumi, you fine?" Yuki asked.
"I--uh, yah Aniki, I'm totally fine," Takumi said unconvincingly.
"Come on, my little imouto-chan, tell me!" Yuki pleadingly said.
"I've met Takahashi Ran before," Takumi sighed, "how is he?"
"Wah? You really did!?" Yuki said, surprised.
"Hai, Aniki, he was one of the students who came to introduce their careers to us back in 5th grade," Takumi replied.
"That's a long time ago," Yuki laughed.
"I know, I know," Takumi said.
"Anyone home?" A familiar voice asked.
"Mayu!" Takumi exclaimed as she rushed to greet her sister.
"Kumi!" Mayu exclaimed, "you need to drink more milk, imouto-chan, you're still 5' 3 the last time I saw you!"
"Onee-san! I did not inherit Papa's tall genes!" Takumi exclaimed.
"Did I hear my name being mentioned?" Papa, who was 6' 0", came in through the door.
"Papa!" The three children cheered as they went to hug their father.
"Children, all grown up and still acting like children," Papa chuckled, "Papa's getting quite old now."
The family of six, minus Naomi, sat down on the table to eat dinner.
"How's Naomi?" Papa asked Mama.
"She's doing well, Miki, her business is expanding throughout Europe right now," Mama said with a tired, yet proud smile.
"I miss Onee-san," Takumi said as she looked out the window.
"I'm right here, Kumi," Mayu joked.
"Not you Onee-san!" Takumi pouted as the family said "itadakimasu" before starting to eat the delicious meal made by Mama.
"Remember when Mayu wrote her name as Mayu Ishiwaka when she was four?" Papa teased playfully, "now she's twenty-three already!"
"Papa!" Mayu blushed.
"Or when Yuki jumped off the porch thinking he could fly!" Mama laughed wholeheartedly at the memory.
"Is it make-fun-of-your-children day, Mama, Papa?" Yuki groaned.
"That's everyday! Welcome back to this life, guys!" Takumi chirped sarcastically, "it's way worse when it's just me!"
"Lucky Naomi," The three muttered at their eldest sister, who was in Greece right now.
"Oh yeah, Mama, Papa, Takumi, me and Mayu have news," Yuki said when he finished his plate.
"Yes, Yuki?" His family members wondered.
"I got you tickets for the my VNL game against Italy and Mayu's game against USA in two months!" Yuki said happily.
Mama and Papa both hugged Yuki and Mayu in proudly as Takumi jumped up and down in excitement.
"I AM SO TELLING KENJI THIS!" Takumi hollered as she eagerly pulled out of her phone before quickly texting.
Kuromi:▮何だと思う！兄と妹のプレーを見るためにVNLに行きます！
Guess what! I'm going to the VNL to watch my brother and sister play!
ダメだよ、足を引っ張るよ、Takumi Ishikawa▮:Kenji
No way, you're pulling my leg, Takumi Ishikawa
Kuromi:▮ 本気だよ、Kenji
I'm serious, Kenji
行けたらいいのですが...両親がレストランを手伝ってくれる必要があります▮:Kenji
I wish I could go...but my parents need help with their restaurant
Kuromi:▮携帯電話がシャットダウンしてしまうほどたくさんの写真を必ず送ります:)
I'll make sure to send you so many pictures your phone will shut down :)
君のほうがいいよKumi▮:Kenji
You better, Kumi
Takumi chuckled as she put her phone back into her pocket.
"Oyasumi, Mama, Papa, Onee-san, Aniki," Takumi said before she went to the bathroom to brush her teeth before going to bed.
"Meghan Trainor really is the best," Takumi mumbled with a toothbrush in her mouth, listening the iconic Dear Future Husband.
It wasn't long until she went back to her bed and fell asleep quickly, awaiting for those painfully long two months to go to the VNL.
"Mama, Papa! The day's finally here!!!" Takumi exclaimed cheerfully as she saw both of her parents already downstairs with their luggage.
"Yes, Takumi, you are really excited, aren't you," Papa chuckled as he saw his youngest child bustle back upstairs to grab her luggage case.
"Of course, Papa, come on, we need to go to Narita now!" Takumi said.
"Dear, we have loads of time, our taxi doesn't come until ten minutes later," Mama assured.
"Still!" Takumi butted as the two parents laughed.
Pulling out her phone, she texted Kenji.
Kuromi:▮今から空港に向かいます
heading to the airport right now
私の悪いことをすべて弟に話さないほうがいいよ:(▮:Kenji
you better not gossip all my bad things to my brother :(
Kuromi:▮どうしてそう思うのですか？ >:)
what makes you think I will? >:)
あなたが本物のクロミだという事実▮:Kenji
the fact that you're the real life kuromi
Kuromi:▮私がクロミならあなたはメロディー
If I'm kuromi, you're melody
うーん...私をそのピンクの物と比べないでください! :(▮:Kenji
Ewwww...don't compare me to that pink thing! :(
Kuromi:▮最初に始めたのはあなたですけどね！
you started it first though!
良かったです...とにかく安全な飛行をしてください、Kumi！そこにテキストメッセージを送ったほうがいいですよ！▮:Kenji
good point...anyways have a safe flight, Kumi! Better text me there!
Kuromi:▮やるよ、melody！
I will, melody!
"Takumi! The taxi is here!" Papa called to his daughter.
"Hai, Papa!" Takumi replied as she dragged her suitcase and backpack towards her parents, who were putting their suitcases into the back of the taxi with the help of the kind taxi driver.
When the family entered the taxi, the driver greeted, "Konnichiwa! May I ask where are you heading today?"
"Konnichiwa! We're going to Narita Airport, can you please take us there?" Mama asked politely.
"Hai!" the driver answered cheerfully as he started to drive.
When the family arrived at Narita, Papa paid for their ride before the family of three thank the taxi driver, who waved at them before driving away.
"Now, let's go find our check-in place," Papa said, "Yuki told us that he booked Japan Airlines."
"Look, Papa, Mama! There it is!" Takumi gestured to a booth where the words "Japan Airlines - Flight 2312" was seen on the TV screen.
"Konnichiwa! We're here to check in!" Mama said as she told the lady their names.
"Ah, Ishikawa-san!" The lady bowed to Mama as she turned to Papa, "Ishikawa-san, konnichiwa! May I ask is there any luggage you want to put in the plane's cargo?"
"I think it is fine, our luggage is pretty small, we can take it with us," Mama replied, smiling.
"Hai! Here are your tickets," The lady handed three slips of paper to Mama.
"Arigato gozaimasu!" The family thanked the lady.
"How did Yuki and Mayu get us business class seats? We're totally fine with economy," Mama said as they settled down into their comfortable seats.
"They have grown to be the children I'm so proud of," Papa said.
"You've done so much for us, Mama, Papa," Takumi said, "and we're going to pay you back!"
"Takumi, sweetie, it's our job to let you thrive and become the best person you are," Mama told her daughter.
"I know, one day, I'll be an isha (doctor) and support you," Takumi said ambitiously.
"Oh, Takumi," Papa sighed as he smiled proudly at his determined daughter.
"Takumi! Wake up, sweetie, we're in Poland!" Mama said as she shook Takumi lightly.
"Mama?" Takumi said, half-asleep.
"We're landing!" Papa said.
Takumi instantly opened her eyes to see the plane land on the ground peacefully.
"Aniki, Onee-san, here we come!" Takumi mumbled to herself as the family of three waited until the flight attendants said it was okay to gather luggage and get off the plane.