The scene changes, and now we see the inside of the house.

“Just these clothes?” Kay exclaimed, looking at Rem’s clothes, still scattered around the house.

Rem looked at him with a mischievous smile.

“Don’t look at me like that, a lady has to have several options of clothes to wear!” she replied, with a playful tone.

Kay arched an eyebrow, with a look of suspicion.

“You know that most of the time you’ll be wearing those thin army ones or the uniform!” Kay said, with an ironic smile.

“You never know when you’ll need a different change of clothes!” Rem replied, with a laugh.

Kay crossed her arms, looking at her thoughtfully.

“And when you go back home, are you going to take these clothes or are you going to wear everything you have here?” Kay exclaimed, with an amused smile.

Rem laughed, shaking her head.

“You’re right! Help me put everything away again!” — said Rem, starting to pick up the clothes with Kay's help.

Minutes later, the scene changes to the kitchen, where Mira waits impatiently.

— Are you done? — Mira exclaimed, her voice loud, already getting impatient.

Kay was sitting at the table, visibly tired, but still amused.

— She's still picking them out! — Kay said, with a sigh, as she looked at the pile of clothes.

Mira snorted, with an irritated look.

— She won't wear almost any of it! — Mira said, with a nervous laugh.

Kay shrugged, as if she already knew what to expect.

— I warned her, but she's stubborn! — Kay said, with an unpretentious smile.

— Leave her alone, she'll finish soon! — Mira said, as she poured some freshly brewed coffee for Kay.

— Thanks, honey! I'm tired... — Kay adjusted himself in his chair, letting himself fall a little, feeling the weight of the day.

— Now you'll have to deal with my mother every day! — Mira said, sitting next to him, with a mischievous smile.

Kay sighed deeply, the tiredness evident in his shoulders.

— It's better than leaving her alone here, but she'll put herself in danger in the army, and it hurts to have to think about it... — Kay couldn't hide his concern, his eyes distant as he thought about the uncertain future.

Mira looked at him with a firm expression.

— My mother is strong, you know that! She'll be fine. And if you give her my position, then she can be closer to my father and I, closer to you! — Mira smiled, but the concern was still visible in her eyes.

Kay gave a low laugh, but without much humor, knowing that it was easier said than done.

“It won’t be easy for you to leave this position now... but you can stay close to me whenever you want!” Kay picked up the coffee cup, bringing it to her lips, feeling the warmth calming her nerves.

“If my father hadn’t announced everything in front of everyone, I could still quit…” Mira said, looking at the table, her words coming out with a touch of frustration.

Kay looked at her with understanding.

“It was the best time to announce such news, I understand your father. And, by the way, just let your mother help your father at the base and everything will be fine!” he tried to reassure her, knowing that her mother had an important role, even if she had gotten excited about the idea of fighting.

Mira raised an eyebrow, a little skeptical.

“My mother taking care of paperwork? I find it hard to imagine, especially now that she’s excited to fight!” — Mira laughed lightly, but the thought of her mother on the battlefield still worried her.

Kay looked at her with a gentle smile, trying to take the tension out of the moment.

— With your father or with us, you two will be protected. — Kay said, taking a sip of the coffee she had prepared. — I will do my best to make sure nothing happens to you.

Mira sighed, doubt still in the depths of her eyes.

— I'm worried about the outcome of the meeting... — she looked at him with an anxious look, not knowing what to expect.

Kay looked at her firmly, trying to reassure her.

— Don't be afraid. Your father already said that I won't die. I may be locked up for a few days, but I'll find a way to escape to see you! — Kay smiled lightly, trying to make Mira feel safer, although she knew she shouldn't say that.

Mira immediately reprimanded him.

— Don't do that! If you don't, they'll increase your time! — she stood up, concern taking over her words.

Kay laughed, but with a light and patient tone.

“That’s true! We’ll be fine. I’ll serve my sentence and then I’ll come back to you!” Kay placed the coffee cup on the table, looking at her with a determined look. “Trust me, I won’t leave you alone for long.”

Mira, visibly calmer, sighed deeply.

“My father will try to get permission for me to at least visit you there. Then I’ll bring you coffee!” Mira said, with a softer smile.

Kay smiled back, her eyes softening.

“Thank you!” he said, genuinely grateful.

“I have an amazing woman!” Kay said, boasting, with a confident smile.

Mira looked at him, her expression suddenly serious.

“Have you ever thought about having another girl?” Mira exclaimed, doubt clear in her voice.

Kay felt an instant change in the mood. “What’s going on?” she thought, concern settling in her chest.

Suddenly, the kitchen door opened, and Rem walked in, sensing the tension in the air.

“I just finished, and what’s with this heavy atmosphere?” Rem exclaimed, looking from one to the other with a disconcerting smile.

Mira, however, was unfazed and fixed her eyes on Kay, waiting for an answer.

“Answer me, Kay!” Mira said, her voice firm, almost challenging.

Kay was confused, trying to understand the reason behind the question.

“Another girl? I… I don’t get it!” Kay replied, perplexed.

Intrigued, Rem took some coffee and sat at the table, watching the silent exchange between them.

"Another girl, another girlfriend! Have you thought about that?" Mira insisted, the tension rising.

Kay looked at her, still not understanding the seriousness of the question.

"I didn't... I didn't even think about having a girlfriend until I got jealous of you. Why would I have another girl?" Kay exclaimed, as if the idea was absurd.

Mira, however, didn't seem satisfied with the answer.

"What if some girl in our division confesses to you? What would you do?" The question was direct, a challenge in her tone.

Kay stared at her for a moment, before answering with conviction.

"Don't worry about it. Aside from you, it's impossible for another girl to fall in love with me. Especially those who know what I'm like!" Kay said, confidence overflowing in her words.

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Rem, who was watching everything with a mischievous smile, thought to herself. "I knew it, he didn't realize it. He's really oblivious!"

— Let's suppose, let's just suppose that Thais likes you, which isn't the case, it's just an assumption! — Mira said, staring at Kay.

"Why did she repeat that?" thought Kay, confused.

— Would you accept her statement? — Mira exclaimed, challenging him.

— It's hard enough to please one, imagine two! — Kay said, with a nervous smile.

Rem, who was distracted, spat out her coffee and started laughing.

— I'm sorry, pretend I'm not here! — Rem said, trying to contain her laughter.

— Idiot! — Mira said, irritated.

— I said something wrong... I'm sorry! — Kay replied, trying to apologize.

Rem quickly cleaned the table, still laughing.

— Let me help you with that! — Rem said, trying to control the mess.

— You've already helped too much! Look how we ended up in this situation! — Mira said, frustrated.

Kay, still not understanding, looked at Rem, who now seemed more serious.

— Kay, do you want to have a harem? — Rem exclaimed suddenly.

Kay was shocked.

— Rem? — Kay exclaimed, in disbelief.

— This girl won't be able to handle you alone, no matter how well she knows you. If you had more girls, they could keep you in line when my daughter isn't around! — Rem said, with a tone that suggested she had already thought about it a lot.

"Worse than that, she's right... I won't be able to handle it alone. But letting another girl be with Kay? I don't want that!" thought Mira, euphoric.

— I understand... I know I'm giving you so much trouble, but needing another girl to keep me in line? I'm sorry, Mira, I won't cause you any more problems! — Kay said, with a regretful tone.

— Kay? — Mira said, excited.

— That's impossible! — exclaimed Rem, still in disbelief.

— Don't get in the way, Mom! You should be by your daughter's side! — said Mira, more agitated now.

— Kay, do you really see me as a mother? — exclaimed Rem, surprised.

— You took care of us since my mother died, so I ended up having this vision! — said Kay, without hesitation.

— So, when you get married, you'll officially be part of my family. I've always wanted to have more daughters! So, go out and marry everyone and bring me lots of grandchildren! — said Rem, excited, as if it were an order.

Kay and Mira looked at each other with disdain.

— So that's what you wanted? You didn't even think about your daughter! — Mira said, clearly irritated.

— You'll get over it when you have more children in your house! — Rem replied, ignoring the disapproving looks from both of them.

Mira was silent for a moment, thinking. "Dad would kill him! Honestly, she's always right, and most of the things she says happen. If she's saying that I won't be able to handle Kay, it's because she's thought about it a lot, but in what sense will I not be able to handle him? Why does she want to set Thais up to date Kay, when they've only seen each other once? I don't understand! She won't tell me anything, but she must be thinking about our own good, in her own way!" thought Mira, staring at her mother without realizing it.

Rem, upon noticing Mira's thoughtful look, thought: "She's thinking too much!"

— I can't date someone else I don't love. I only want Mira! — Kay said firmly.

— You go! — Mira said, interrupting him.

“Hello?” Rem and Kay exclaimed, both confused.

“Any girl who confesses to you this week, you will accept and you will tell me who it was! That’s an order!” Mira said, with an authoritative voice.

“It’s not like that either!” Rem exclaimed, trying to intervene.

“You arranged this, so that’s how it’s going to be. KAY, any girl who asks you to date her this week, you will accept! After that, you will never agree to date anyone other than the girls you’re already dating!” Mira said, with a tone that suggested she didn’t accept answers.

“I don’t…” Kay began, not knowing how to react.

“That’s an order, as your fiancée and as your vice-captain. I just want to be the main wife! End of discussion!” Mira said, more firmly than ever.

“That’s an order from me too!” Rem finished, with a mischievous smile.

“I don’t want that!” If you dated another man, I would certainly be sad! — Kay said, with a sincere look.

“That will never happen, and you dating other girls will be beneficial to me in a way that I still can’t explain. But do this for me, understand?” — Mira exclaimed, with a pleading look.

“If you’re asking, I’ll do it!” — Kay said, resigned.

“Let’s go back, we’ve been here too long. We’re still on a mission!” — Mira said, interrupting the moment.

“Okay!” — Kay replied, washing the glass and putting it in the cupboard.

“Wash it for me, Kay?” — Rem asked, with a mischievous smile.

“Okay!” — Kay replied, without saying anything else.

Rem and Mira went to the room to get Rem’s bags.

“Why did I say that?” — Mira exclaimed, now regretful.

“You did the right thing, and we both know why!” — Rem said, with a serious look.

— I don't know... you didn't tell me anything! — Mira said, still confused.

— I'll show you later! — Rem said, picking up two suitcases.

— The reason better be good enough, otherwise I'll get angry! — Mira said, picking up three suitcases.

— You'll see that you won't regret this! — Rem said, with a smile full of confidence.

The scene changed quickly.

Kay was carrying three of the five suitcases, while Mira and Rem left the house.

“Mira, Kay! It’s been a while!” said a neighbor, approaching with a wide smile.

“Lily, it’s good to see you again!” said Mira, excited.

“I say the same!” replied Kay, with a sincere smile.

“They could have warned me that they were going to visit... well, with so many helicopters and trucks, I could imagine!” said Lily, looking around.

“We’re doing a mission at the waterfall, but it’s not dangerous for you. Don’t worry!” said Mira, trying to reassure her.

“That’s great! I’ll let everyone know!” said Lily, relieved.

“Lily, I was going to go to your house now…” began Rem, but was interrupted.

“No need to say it, I realized when I saw the suitcases and that outfit. You’re finally going to be back in action!” said Lily, with an understanding smile.

“Yes, my family convinced me. It’ll be better to be near them!” — said Rem, with a sparkle in her eyes.

— I wanted to get back into the swing of things too, but with my daughters still young, it won't be possible. But I'm glad the terror of the ghouls is back! — said Lily, with a mischievous smile.

— Don't call me that, it's embarrassing! — replied Rem, with a giggle.

— Those were good times, despite everything. Don't worry, I'll take care of your house! — said Lily, with a welcoming smile.

— Thank you, I know it must be hard. So, I'll pay you, and there's no point in refusing! I'll send the money even if you don't want it! — said Rem, firmly.

— I'll give up without even trying! — laughed Lily. Just try to visit us, even though I know it'll be hard! — said Rem, with a confident smile.

— You too, couple! — said Lily, waving as she walked away.

— Don't worry! — said Kay, with a calm wave.

— Wait, who did you tell, Mom? — Mira exclaimed, with a surprised expression.

“A few people!” — Rem replied, with a mischievous smile.

“A few? That’s an understatement! She told the whole village and anyone she came into contact with!” — Lily said, with a nervous laugh.

“Mom!” — Mira exclaimed, feeling completely embarrassed.

“I was happy! How was I going to celebrate alone?” — Rem said, with an air of someone who was justifying herself, but clearly proud.

“That was quite a party!” — Lily said, with an ironic tone.

Mira took an uncomfortable look around, wanting to get out of there as quickly as possible.

“I’ll go first!” — Mira said, embarrassment written all over her face. It was good to see you, Lily!” — she added, starting to walk away quickly.

“It was good to see you too! Give your family a hug for me!” — Kay said, smiling, as she also walked away.

“I’ll leave it at that!” Lily replied, surprised. Is he being social? she thought, impressed.

— Mira is fixing him! I'm coming to visit! — Rem said, hugging her friend before turning to follow Mira.

— Let's wait. Let me know when you're coming. Then we can have a party that will last all night! — Lily said, with a happy laugh.

— Now you've cheered me up! — Rem replied, her excitement visible.

— Take care! — Lily said, waving to the two of them.

— You too! See you soon! — Rem said, smiling back.

— See you soon! — Lily said, with a warm smile.

Rem then left, leaving Lily alone at the door. She stood there, watching the scene with a thoughtful smile.

"The terror of the ghouls is back in action... I feel that big changes are coming!" Lily thought, as she turned and started walking back to her house, feeling a mixture of curiosity and excitement about the future.

— Be careful with the bottle, love. — Kay said, worried, seeing Mira holding the container carelessly.

— I'm holding it! I can't believe you told everyone! — Mira said, clearly irritated, but without losing her good humor.

— Everyone already knew it would end like this. Kay always opened up to just the two of us! — Rem said, with a smile.

— Although that's true! — Kay said, smiling at Mira, trying to lighten the mood.

— When my father comes to ask about the other girls, I'll blame it all on you! — Mira said, with a mischievous smile.

— My daughter is so mean to me! — Rem exclaimed, pretending to be sad, but clearly having fun.

Mira looked at the soldiers as they prepared to remove the bodies, surprised by the speed at which they were working.

— They're already removing the bodies... They work fast! — Mira said, with a tone of admiration.

"She ignored me?" Rem thought, surprised by Mira's attitude.

Kay, interrupting the moment, turned to her with a serious expression.

"Wait, put the mask on me and on your face, now!" Kay said, with a slight urgency.

"Oh, right!" Mira replied, taking Kay's mask that was hanging on her waist.

She quickly adjusted the mask on his face, and soon did the same for hers.

"I want a mask too!" Rem said, looking expectantly.

Kay gave a calm but firm smile.

"We'll get you one!" he said, as he adjusted his own mask.

Mira, however, was not so willing to give in.

— Don't even think about spoiling her! Just give her the mask because she's part of our squad, but don't give her what she asks for! — Mira said, with a warning expression.

— I know! — Kay replied, feeling the weight of Mira's demand in her voice.

"She's still mad at me..." Rem thought, smiling slightly, but without losing her composure.

At that moment, Raven approached, interrupting the silence.

— You guys took a while! — Raven said, with an impatient tone.

— Is there a problem with the mission? — Kay exclaimed, already preparing for any unforeseen event.

— It was nothing serious. They're just removing the ghouls' bodies, but there's something we need to show you! — Raven replied, with a serious tone.

The three followed Raven to the sixth division's helicopter, where the recruits were gathered. As they entered, Dan showed them his cell phone.

— I was surfing the internet and this came up... — Dan said, with a worried look.

She passed the cell phone to Kay, who read the headline out loud.

— Soldier of the sixth division killed an imperial guard after invasion of the castle! — Kay read, her voice grave.

The news was accompanied by a video: Kay punching the imperial guard and throwing him against the wall.

— Was someone recording from inside the castle? It could have been anyone! — Kay said, trying to rationalize the situation.

Raven looked at him with a heavy look.

— People are calling you a murderer and badmouthing you on the internet! — Raven said, with a tense tone.

Kay sighed, a shadow of frustration passing over her face.

— Now I'll have to wear a mask all the time... This is a joke! — Kay said, trying to relieve the pressure with a little humor.

Raven looked at him, skeptical.

— Is that what worries you? — Raven exclaimed, with an ironic smile.

Kay straightened up, her gaze serious and determined.

“Things will be clarified at the meeting. I don’t get involved with the people, so I don’t care what they think of me! But whoever was there, whoever published this, must know why I did it. Was it on purpose? Or is it revenge for the dead guard?” Kay said, the words coming out heavy from his mouth. “It doesn’t matter now. There’s no point in thinking about it!” he added, with a sigh.

“And now this?!” Mira said, letting out a sigh, the weight of the situation starting to impose itself.

At that moment, Kay received a call. He answered quickly, hearing Yumi’s voice on the other end of the line.