A small red cat, resembling a fox, leaped from its resting spot, disturbed by the sudden cold breeze that swept through the room. This irritated feline was none other than Ayato Sakamaki, the fifth son of the Sakamaki household.
As Ayato entered the living room, he froze in his tracks at the sight before him. There, in the room, was a small figure concealed in a black cloak, seated in a wheelchair, with a crystal ball held gently in her palm. In the next moment, the crystal ball defied gravity, levitating in the air.
"Ayato, how many times must I tell you not to cause trouble in the living room?" A purple cat emerged gracefully from behind a pillar, each step exuding elegance, its red eyes fixing firmly on its stepbrother.
"Tsk... Reiji," Ayato grumbled in response.
"Ayato, explain this to me." Reiji's tone was clear and demanding as he inquired about the gusty wind and the increasingly loud banging of windows.
"Huh? How should I know?" Ayato responded, his annoyance evident as he turned his gaze away.
"Ara~ What's with this wind?" Another cat, sporting a fedora that seemed larger than his entire body, gracefully descended from the first floor, landing perfectly before his brothers. His forest-green eyes observed his fallen fedora with curiosity.
"What have we here?" His cat-like grin portrayed playfulness and amusement as he examined the turbulent atmosphere.
However, the mirth in his eyes swiftly faded as they landed on the diminutive silhouette. His gaze darkened upon seeing the levitating crystal ball, hinting at the mystery that was about to unravel in the Sakamaki mansion.
Laito, with his playful and mischievous demeanor, couldn't help but be drawn to the gusty winds that swirled through the room, carrying with them a scent reminiscent of ocean waves. He approached the wind with a sly grin, addressing it in his typical flirtatious tone:
"Oh, my dear tempestuous zephyr, you carry the fragrance of the untamed sea, do you not? How utterly captivating," he purred, his amber eyes twinkling with intrigue. "Tell me, have you been whispering secrets to the stars, my enchanting breeze?"
The winds continued their dance, swirling around Laito, as if responding to his words. He extended a hand to feel the cool rush against his fingertips, reveling in the sensation.
"Ah, but you are a tempest, my darling," continued a soft voice with a chuckle, "as wild and unpredictable as a lover's heart. I shall have to tame you, or perhaps let you sweep me away into your seductive embrace."
As Laito continued to flirtatiously address the gusty winds, a tiny, elegant feline form entered the hall, dragging a forlorn Teddy by its paw. It was Kanato, and although his nature was typically more brooding and eccentric, he couldn't resist chiming in.
"A tempest indeed," Kanato mused, his voice carrying the same poetic air as his brother's dialogue. He gazed at the winds with his eerie, amethyst cat eyes, his tone holding a hint of agreement. "Such chaos and disorder, like the tempests in our hearts, dear brother."
He adjusted Teddy, ensuring his plush companion was safe, all while maintaining his solemn feline composure. In this curious moment, even Kanato seemed drawn into the whimsical enchantment of the winds that smelled like the untamed ocean, a rare display of accord with his playful sibling.
Shuu, embodying the epitome of a lazy cat, slowly roused himself from his reclining position. His droopy, half-closed eyes were trained on the peculiar scene unfolding before him—the clock girl and the levitating crystal ball.
With a nonchalant yawn, he drawled in his typical languid tone, "Well, well, what do we have here? More fuss and bother, I suppose?" He stretched each leg in turn, displaying a complete lack of urgency or interest.
His gaze lazily drifted towards the crystal ball, his expression one of mild curiosity tinged with indifference. "A floating crystal ball and a clockwork girl," he mused, as if it were the most mundane occurrence. "How absolutely fascinating. But do wake me when it becomes truly entertaining, won't you?"
Shuu's response was a testament to his perpetual disinterest in anything that required more effort than a slow, contemplative blink. He settled back into his comfortable spot, clearly unwilling to expend any more energy on the unfolding mystery than absolutely necessary.
Reiji, the embodiment of refinement and control, couldn't resist an opportunity to mock Shuu's laziness, even in their cat forms. He arched a critical eyebrow as he observed Shuu's nonchalant reaction to the unusual scene with the clock girl and the levitating crystal ball.
"Oh, dear Shuu," Reiji remarked with a hint of mockery, his voice laced with his trademark condescension. "It seems you find the proceedings rather tiresome, don't you? One would think you could at least muster the energy to feign interest in this mysterious occurrence."
Shuu, still lounging comfortably, shot Reiji an irritated glance from beneath half-closed lids. "Reiji, do try to find something better to do with your time than nitpicking," he retorted with a yawn.
Reiji merely smirked, unfazed by Shuu's lack of enthusiasm. "Well, Shuu, perhaps if you applied yourself for once, you might discover that there's more to this than meets the eye," he quipped, his tone dripping with sardonic amusement.
The exchange between the two brothers, one lazy and the other fastidious, added a touch of humor to the peculiar situation, highlighting their contrasting personalities even in their feline forms.
"Shut up, both of you!" he grumbled in his usual brooding tone, his feline form radiating annoyance. "Some of us are trying to get some rest around here. Can't you keep your arguing to a minimum for once?"
Subaru, jolted from his peaceful nap by the exchange between Shuu and Reiji, rose with a growl of irritation. His crimson eyes glared daggers at his bickering brothers as he approached the scene of the unfolding commotion.
His abrupt interruption served as a stark reminder that not everyone in the household was amused or intrigued by the strange occurrences.
Ignoring the others, Shuu continued to voice his discontent, his cat ears twitching in irritation. "I don't care about floating crystal balls or clockwork girls. Just let me sleep." With that, he flopped down onto the nearest available soft surface, determined to return to his interrupted slumber, indifferent to the ongoing mysteries of the mansion.
Ruki, the Mukami brothers' level-headed leader, sat on the steps alongside his brothers, gathered in a semi-circle. Their presence was a stark contrast to the chaos unfolding within the Sakamaki mansion. Ruki, with his calculating gaze, broke the silence:
"Enough squabbling. We've all noticed the girl's arrival, but let's focus on the more pressing matter at hand." He paused for effect, his voice carrying a sense of urgency. "Why has she entered the Sakamaki mansion? What could her purpose be?"
Kou, the flamboyant and theatrical member of the Mukami clan, chimed in, his curiosity piqued. "Oh, this is getting exciting! It's not every day we have mysterious visitors. But seriously, what's her deal?"
Azusa, his usual morose self, whispered softly, "Maybe she has secrets... like us."
Ruki nodded at his brothers' responses, his expression contemplative. "Indeed, Kou, Azusa. We can't overlook this. It's imperative that we uncover the girl's true intentions. Our presence here, too, is no accident. Let's cooperate with the Sakamaki brothers for once and figure this out together."
The Mukami brothers' unity and level-headed approach shifted the focus from their typical rivalry with the Sakamaki brothers to the more critical task of deciphering the girl's motives, highlighting the importance of the situation.