Flashback, Year's Video, and Consequences

Yamada Ancient Manor, Sakura City.

9 Hours Ago.

Ayia had just sneaked back to the party after calling Theo to wish him a happy new year.

She had just sneakily entered the party venue when she saw Shizuka looking at her with helpless eyes.

"Where were you?" Shizuka asked helplessly.

Ayia just giggled and said, "I called Theo and the others to wish them a happy new year."

Shizuka shook her head and sighed, "Your luck is that everyone is busy watching the Year Video. I think only Mom noticed you slipping away."

"Oh, no! Had it to be her? The only worst situation would be Mom and big sister noticing as well." Ayia complained.

"Well, we should go back in before the videos end." Shizuka said as she dragged Ayia back in.

Fortunately, for them, the video was still passing when they got in and sat down.