The morning I return to my harem's embrace after sleeping with Eva, I feel a tingle in my abdomen.

''...''

''Sylvia?''

Yeah, it's probably time.

This itch is not caused by a weird sexual phenomenon or something. Somewhere deep within my divinity, it's giving me a signal. Technically speaking, one of our 'products' is expiring.

My two daughters' time is nearing its end.

It seems Emy is also realizing it. As soon as our eyes meet, I show her a bitter smile.

''Well, I think I know what we need to do now.''

To the group of unsuspecting women, I declare, ''Let's throw a party.''

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After a while of housing my daughters, I am proud to say that I've never neglected them. Even as long periods of work come up, the most I've stayed away from them is probably around two or three days, during which I'll call them every night to check on them.

I'm not boasting or anything. It's just something I feel satisfied enough to talk about.

My daughters are cute, and I very much want to spend more time with them. If I can, I want to raise them day by day, indulging them while also enjoying myself in the process.

But... alas. We have lots of work.

I do admit I have hobbies for work, but I want hobbies to stay as hobbies, lest I hate them in the future.

Back to the topic...

For now, Elysia and Stella are staying with their grandparents. Based on my instinct, they should be gone in around a day or so. A day, huh... a short day.

Let's make it a memorable day for our kids.

So, for the space itself, we're borrowing Eva's dimension. There's nothing more comforting than the house of one of your moms... assuming Eva won't dump me later.

''Hm... won't that decoration be too colorful?''

''The hell are you saying, lil redhead? Everything is colors. Children like these, okay?''

''No, no, we should stick with a simple color palette. Green, yellow, and purple should be good enough.''

''Yes, yes, stop right there.''

I quickly stop Liana and Tina, who are about to put up some kind of decorations on the wall.

''First of all, both of you are terrible at this. Everything is not colors, and that color palette is one of the worst, Tina.''

'''' ... ''''

''Look, I love you both, but leave this to me and Anna, okay?''

Like saddened puppies, they're about to retreat, but this tugs at my heartstrings a bit for some reason, so I briefly kiss them on the lips and hug them to alleviate the pain.

''Sylvia~! This side is done!''

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''Oh, good job!''

''Heheh...''

Unsurprisingly, Anna, who has the most feminine charms among the harem members, is good at decorations and handmade jobs. She and I are making the room as cozy and comfortable as possible for our little angels.

The food is, of course, prepared by Emy herself. The elderly, namely Sariel, Luna, and Eva, are wasting away at the table, discussing nonsense.

Why the hell are they discussing reverse bunny suits?

Fishnets? Heart tapes?

Why are they so serious...?

Either way, I suppose Liana and Tina are helping in the kitchen, so the only thing left is...

''Hi, mom?''

[Baby. Do you need something?]

I take a seat at the table, glancing at the dragon-gods trio as I speak.

''Mom, you know... about my daughters.''

[Yes?]

''Their lifespan is running out.''

A profound silence ensues. Perhaps sensing the mood, the trio promptly stops running their mouths.

[I... see. Do you know long until they...?]

''Around a day. Actually, mom, we're planning to have a farewell dinner later tonight. Can you and Dad take them here?''

[Of course, of course.]

''Thanks, mom. I love you.''

[Me too, darling. Take care.]

''Aye.''

A sigh escapes my mouth after I hang up the call.

As I throw a bitter smile at the trio, someone hugs me from the back.

''C'mon. No sad faces during farewells, okay?''

''Liana...''

Said the one who always pouted when she had to leave our palace to go home. Man, the little brat that day has grown up, huh.

As the dishes are served to the table, accompanied by reservation spells, one by one, the orange tail wagging around the house has also settled, meaning she has finished her set.

Soon after, knocks can be heard outside the door.

''Yes~!''

Beyond that, my beautiful daughters stand, each holding their grandparents' hand.

''Mama.''

''Mama!''

Of course, I welcome them with a big, warm hug. After squishing their cheeks a bit, I take them and my parents inside.

Here, at the large, oval-shaped table, Elysia and Stella sit between Emy and me. To my left, my silly dad and loving mom are also relaxing themselves, and the other members have already seated beforehand.

''Mama, why are we suddenly eating this grandly?'' Elysia, my eldest, asks.

''Hm... I just want us as a whole family to have a gathering, you know? Now that mom Eva is also here. Look.''

Both Elysia and Stella nod approvingly as Eva, in her ever-so-awkward stage, waves at them.

''You did a good job, mama!'' Stella exclaims. ''You said that mom Eva is always shy, so this is a big feat!''

''Heheh...''

Although that one gives my parents some sort of chill, the rest of us seem fine. Eva is not bothered, too.

''Well, well. Let's eat up, shall we? Don't let Emy's food go to waste.''

And so, the little banquet begins. Once this many people of diverse backgrounds and knowledge have gathered, it makes for a rowdy time. For one, everybody looks so absorbed in Luna and Eva's celestial talks.

It's not every day they can see two deities casually conversing, after all.

Of course, I haven't forgotten my daughters. I make sure to softly talk them up as I always do, giving them a warm final moment before we part ways.

''Which of the moms besides Emy and me do you guys like the most?''

''I love mom Anastasia! I love cats!''

''I like mom Christina... she's calm.''

''Hey, hey, how about mom Raeliana, huh?''

''Er... mom Raeliana is a bit violent... and she's flat...''

''Ugh...!''

Oh, god. Liana is wilting...

Nevertheless, the good time passes quickly just like that, and before long, the dinner has wrapped up. At the door, Emy and I hold our daughters' hands, patting their backs as they say goodbye to their grandparents.

''Grandpa loves you both, alright? We'll meet again someday, I promise.''

''Fufu... don't forget grandma too, okay?''

'''' Um! ''''

With that, my parents slowly leave, waving their hands for a long time as if not wanting to part. It's only after a bit that we're able to come inside again.

''Then... prepare for bed, shall we?''

A big bath with our daughters follows. They obediently let us wash their hair, dry their bodies after coming out of the tub, and tuck them into the quilt.

Now, carrying heavy eyelids, Elysia and Stella hold each other's hand, embraced by both Emy and I on both sides. Not only that, the spacious bed allows for all of us moms to lie down.

Amidst the night's cold, their warmth is clearly felt.

Caressing their little faces, I take in the final strokes of their beautiful existence. Clenching my jaw, I desperately try to hold my tears, and that's when Emy reassuringly holds my hand.

I smile at her, and she smiles at me.

Then, to the fruits of us—

''Sweet night, my dearests. I love you.''

''Mhm...''

''WE LOVE YOU, TOO...''

A kiss to the foreheads.

With a click, the light goes off.

When my consciousness is awakened by the sunlight—when I open my eyes... they're already nowhere to be found.

''...''

I'll miss them for a long time.

...Really.

Thank you, Elysia, Stella.

Let's meet again someday.