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"Good morning, everyone." Kotone greets the children gathered at the training yard.

"…Good morning…" The children greet awkwardly.

This is the first time that Kotone is starting their day. The maid, Roku, also had them dress in their training gi's, an outfit they only wear during physical training. Kotone also wearing hers, which is rare even when she is training them, makes them anxious.

"Nee-san! Where's Yoshiko-sensei?" Chihiro asks.

"Did she go home?" Ran follows up.

"She will be away for a few days to learn something." Kotone tells the two lively kids.

The two are still the liveliest and the leaders of the bunch. Chihiro, who was a bit plump when he arrived in the hill, is still plump but half of his fat is converted to muscles. Ran who had a very long raven hair, cut it short as to not get in the way of her physical activity.

"Yes…!" Osamu, the tall and quiet boy quietly celebrates at the absence of Yoshiko.