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I've returned at a time when I least expected I would return. I can only find reason for why I found myself back here, and it's because I'm needed; I've been walking this far, and there would be nothing else to keep me from that. He asks me that question, and there's only one answer: I'm prepared, brother. I've been prepared since that day when you turned your back on us, and I'm still prepared now. Now, I'm set to wait again, but now I understand that time does not move there without me; he will still be standing there, ready, and I will be prepared to break through the ring of fate. I'll destroy it—for him, for Nagi, and Aya-chan.

I came right where I left, and found a package outside my apartment. It's—quite large, considering things.

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I'd never expected to return, but I'm here again. I showed up right where I left, but I ... experienced quite a bit while gone.

But hey, did anyone get a package? Mine says "one size fits all," and has an invitation ...

I'm not sure that's true.

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Welcome back, Takayanagi.

Taichou!

And I got one too! It was actually in my size, which is a little unsettling, if you think about it.

Maybe they put all the budget into the girls ones.

You got one too, Oneechan?

Ah, welcome back! I believe that Aya-dono was worried about you.

I'm sorry I worried her! Has she been well?

Well enough, I believe! I think Tanabata helped everyone cheer up a bit.

I missed that. ... I only just realized the date. This is a rather confusing situation.

I wonder...how long did it seem to be for you, while you were gone? Was it a different length of time than passed here? That could be quite disorienting.

Several hours, at the most.

...strange indeed!

... Have you been well? Forgive me, I got caught up in worrying about Aya-chan.

There is nothing to forgive. It is only natural to worry about those important to you first.

I have been fine, as well!

That's good to hear.

Senpai...

I wouldn't have left if I could help it!

But things there changed, Aya-chan.

I know...

When we left, everything was raging like a river. I didn't expect things not to change.

The calm hasn't come yet. It's only continued—Tawara-senpai died, and my brother continues with his forward motion.

I was prepared to stop him. He knows now, Aya-chan, but I'm here again.

I feel like I called you back.

If that's what happened, Aya-chan, then I'll be here as long as you need me.

I don't mind!

I'm glad you're here now, Senpai!

I'm glad I am, too!

Ah, welcome back.

Thanks.

Oh!

Masa-kun!

Midoka-chan!

I wasn't expecting you to come here.