As Kuchi entered the living room, Kiba immediately stood up from the sofa so that the seat next to Mimi would be vacant. Kuchi then saw this and quickly went to stand beside Mimi by the sofa.
"So, when you said earlier you have something to do today, it's to go here…?"
Mimi stared at her brother.
"Yes… Mimi-oneesan. I'm sorry for not telling you—"
"I am so happy that you are trying to be independent! I never thought this day would come!"
Mimi grabbed and hugged Kuchi with tears in her eyes.
"Y-you're not mad at me…?"
Kuchi looked up as his face was pressed against Mimi's chest.
"No, I am not. Although, I am worried about where your friendship with her is going…"
Mimi glanced over at Yuurei.
"O-onee-san!"
Kuchi escaped his sister's grasp and looked at her while his face blushed.
"Am I mistaken in my assumptions? Because I saw your application to Seihou. And you've been studying hard like never before. Those are good things, but still…"