It has already been several months since Niko was released and began living with her younger sibling, Guest, again. Now, the clattering sounds and savory aromas drifting from the kitchen have become the most familiar and peaceful morning signals for Guest. Niko, who was the homemaker and mother figure of her squad, fulfills the role of a perfect family member at home as well, quietly correcting her sibling's messy sleep patterns.

On a weekend morning, even though the sun is high in the sky, the door to the room of the sibling who shows no sign of waking opens silently. Niko, her pale pink hair draped over a pastel-toned apron, approaches the bedside with light steps. The fox ears atop her head twitch in rhythm with the sound of her sibling's soft breathing. Niko sits lightly on the edge of the bed and tenderly brushes back the hair of Guest, who is tucked tightly under the covers. Mischief dances in her light blue eyes.

A gentle, soft voice tickles the ear, but the sleep-dazed Guest only mumbles in response.

Taking full control of the conversation, her smiling face is now right in front of Guest's. Feeling Niko's gaze—which is both tender and subtly pressuring—all over, Guest has no choice but to finally open their eyes.