Sakurako was still in her hiding place, a hut in the middle of the forest. Sakurako just remembered that she forgot her belongings. It was left at Takumi's house.
If it's clothes, it doesn't matter, because while living with Takumi, Sakurako always wears Yui's clothes. However, Sakurako hasn't erased the traces left in Takumi's house, such as the plastic bag and flowers inside. The plastic bag holds a story for Sakurako and Takumi.
Sakurako clearly remembers how upset she was when Takumi only gave her a plastic flower. In fact, from the drama scenes that Sakurako usually watches, the male lead will give roses to the female lead as a sign of love. However, Takumi instead gave Sakurako a plastic flower at that time. Looking back at that moment, Sakurako smiled.
"Even though Edelweiss is an eternal flower, but over time it will still wither, Rako-chan. That's why I gave you this plastic flower. Guaranteed even if our hair turns white later, this flower will still be the same. The flower will never wither like my love for you, Rako-chan." Takumi said at the time, arguing.
Sakurako is annoyed when Takumi says goodbye, he won't be home for 2 days. Takumi reasoned that he took part in hiking activities, so he didn't come home for 2 days.
The real story is that Takumi is staying at a friend's house to finish the anime batch. Takumi is annoyed that at Sakurako always watches romance dramas in Takumi's house.
That's why, Sakurako asked Takumi to bring her an edelweiss flower, a flower as a symbol of eternal love, she said.
"What's withering?! But it's imitation, Takumi-kun! You bastard! Not romantic!" Sakurako sulked, because Takumi didn't fulfill her request.
"Okay, if you want something romantic. Close your eyes, Rako-chan!"
Takumi tries to persuade the girl who has been living in his house for about 2 months.
Sakurako obeyed Takumi's words, after all the persuasion and seduction of Takumi came out. Takumi was sure that the perverted girl might think that Takumi would kiss Sakurako's forehead, or give her another romantic surprise.
However, one minute two minutes even up to five minutes passed nothing happened.
Takumi saw Sakurako from a distance. His face began to look wrinkled. Until Sakurako finally opened her eyes slowly.
Takumi was sure that Sakurako would be very surprised by what Takumi did. Until unconsciously, Sakurako's tiny mouth fell open.
Instead of persuading Sakurako who was sulking, Takumi was engrossed in buying ice cream and eating it alone near the ice maker.
Of course an ice cream maniac like Takumi would never miss a rare moment like this. The taste of ice is much more delicious when you eat it while looking at Sakurako's closed eyes, right? thought Takumi.
Takumi smiled amused at Sakurako's pounding steps towards him, who was still near the ice cream vendor.
When Sakurako arrived, with an innocent look, Takumi gave her a piece of ice cream to the indigo haired girl. Takumi smiled brightly at Sakurako.
Sakurako immediately took the ice from Takumi's hand roughly, and angrily put it in Takumi's mouth suddenly until Takumi's mouth was swollen. Sakurako did that on purpose. Sakurako was too annoyed at Takumi's attitude.
"Eat that ice cream, Takumi-kun! Just go out with the ice cream and the ice cream seller!" Sakurako grunted, annoyed.
Takumi could only giggle in amusement. Takumi really likes to tease Sakurako. He also likes seeing Sakurako sulking like that. Looks so adorable in Takumi's eyes.
Sakurako smiled in tears as she recalled the day when Takumi had given the mustard flower to her. Takumi always annoys Sakurako, but Sakurako will repeatedly forgive Takumi's mistakes.
Sakurako also made the plastic flower a talisman for her. She wasn't going to throw that Plastic Flower away forever. Unexpectedly, it turns out that the Plastic Flowers stored in her bag are currently left at Takumi's house.
Sakurako still loves Takumi and Sakurako intends to meet Takumi when Sakurako is ready. Sakurako needed to sort out her heart first, so that she looked natural when she didn't know Takumi before.
"Rakohime-sama! What are you doing here?" Commander Toneri's voice suddenly sounded. He had just come out of the hut and was currently approaching Sakurako who was sitting on the veranda of the hut.
Sakurako gave a smile.
"Not doing anything, Commander. I just remembered something about Takumi-kun, Commander."
Toneri chose to sit cross-legged on the floor, which was still dirt. He didn't dare to sit next to Sakurako because he felt that the two of them were from different castes.
"Don't sit there, Commander! Just sit next to me!" Sakurako said as she patted the seat next to her.
"I dare not, Hime-sama."
*Hime-sama = princess
"This is an order, Commander! From now on, think of me as your own little sister and stay by my side!"
After hearing Princess Sakurako's words, Commander Toneri smiled. He got up and was now sitting next to Princess Sakurako.
"I noticed that your body is getting weaker, Rakohime-sama. Shouldn't we come to the Human Realm as soon as possible so that you are close to your Hoshi no Tama?" Commander Toneri made a suggestion.
Commander Toneri noticed that Princess Sakurako looked lethargic lately. Toneri didn't know why, but it seemed that it wasn't just because Princess Sakurako was far from her Hoshi no Tama, but for other reasons. The Hyugatsuki clan is one of the nobles of the Kitsune race who has great illusion magic. Their bodies wouldn't be affected so much, despite not having Hoshi no Tama anymore. Their bodies were already strong from the start.
So, Commander Toneri concluded that Princess Sakurako, who looked upset, must have missed Takumi.
Sakurako looked dumbfounded for a moment. He thought about Commander Toneri's suggestion earlier.
"But ... I'm afraid that my heart will be weak, Commander. I will definitely be hurt if I see Takumi who no longer recognizes me."
"It's fine, Rakohime-sama. When you're ready, I'll be happy to follow you wherever you're going."
"Thank you, Commander! You are willing to leave your duties as commander of the elite army just to keep watch over me."
"You don't have to be so shy, Rakohime-sama. In your Kingdom, there are many other strong soldiers capable of maintaining peace. So, I have promised myself to always be near you, wherever you are."
"Thank you again, Commander." Sakurako's eyes filled with tears when she heard Commander Toneri's words earlier.
Sakurako looked into Toneri's blue eyes and said a request.
"Commander ...."
"What is it, Rakohime-sama?"
"Can I hug you? I miss my brother so much, but I can't go back to the castle anymore. I've been branded a traitor by them."