The sun rose over the horizon, basking the scenes with its haze of l as Kazuichi and his group exited Kazuichi Stronghold. Tris stood by the entrance, her younger sister, Amaya, clutching tightly to her side, waving and beaming brightly at them. "Stay safe!" Tris called out, her voice echoing through the open air.
Amaya darted forward before they could leave, throwing her arms around each of them. "Come back soon!" she insisted, her big eyes full of concern. First, she hugged Ayaka, then Arisu, Jurou, and Lea, all with the same enthusiasm. When she reached Kazuichi, her tiny arms barely wrapped around his waist, but the sincerity in her hug made him smile despite the weight of the journey ahead.
"We'll be back before you know it," Kazuichi assured her, ruffling her hair gently. "Just keep looking after Tris."
