Chapter 88: "I will protect your smile"

Time.

Is a measurement scale created by humans to determine something that is limited and unlimited size.

Many people hate time, because they never stop moving forward.

When it is missed, then there will be no more repetition.

Even though she has powers related to time, Thea still can't escape the fate of time itself.

At least that's what she thought as she finished her own evolution, and realized that the happy time she spent with her family would soon be over.

8 months passed just like that, and welcoming December, was the time of the four of them birthdays.

"It feels so short... I feel like I want to go back in time again." Thea took a deep breath.

A small smile appeared on her face.

These should be very happy moments for her.

But...

Although today was the day she became one of the main protagonists, Thea still had no intention of going out of her room.

Wearing a beautiful dress, and sitting on the bed sheets are pure white. She lowered her head, and opened a book that was currently in her hand.

An album book.

Browse all the photos that contain many beautiful and memorable memories in her life, and also feel a little foreign. She could only smile gently.

Photos of Sirin's first birthday party celebration in June....

photo concert magic TeRiRi...

Photo of their family camping on the top of the Fuji hill and watching the leaves fall together with Mei...

The photo where she, Kiana, Aurora, Sirin, and also Bianka, took a photo together in front of the valkyrie statue monument...

A photo of Bianca forming Squad Immortal Blade, and her first speech as captain in a passionate tone...

Photo of their six scores in Kallen Fantasy IV...

And many more.

There are still many memories stored in this small album book.

So many memories...

Thea just wanted to turn the pages of the book, reliving all the memories she had made with them one by one.

Hoping, changing this rather foreign memory, becomes her own memory again.

"As it turns out, I've hated Sirin because of my stubborn ego. The old me was really stubborn."

"I'll have to apologize to her later for troubling her all this time."

Ran her fingers over the sheet of photo paper, and smiled gently. Thea turned the album paper to the next page.

"Sis~! Mama said don't stay in the room! sister Bianka will be home soon!"

Enter Thea's room without knocking. Kiana, who was also wearing a beautiful dress, looked at Thea who was in the room with a dissatisfied look.

"Eh?"

Kiana, who has sharp emotional instincts, suddenly feels something is wrong.

"Wait a minute Kiana, I'll be going out soon."

Under the morning sun shining through her bedroom window. Thea who was like an angel, closed the album book in her hands reluctantly.

The gentle eyes, the graceful demeanor and posture, and the calm aura that spread around her...

The movement of closing the album book was filled with an aura of gentleness, and caution, as if she were holding a very precious antique.

Kiana could hardly believe that the person who appeared in front of her was her own big sister.

This difference is too obvious.

Thea who used to have a very rebellious temperament around her. Like no prison can hold her, and try to catch me if you can.

People who see Thea for the first time usually get the impression that Thea is a mischievous child.

But now...

Standing gracefully, and smoothing her long hair with gentle strokes. Thea who stood in front of her gave the impression of an angel that had fallen to earth.

Her purple eyes were like a deep, clear lake.

It feels like...

Looking at a completely [different person].

Kiana scratched her cheek in confusion, not knowing what was wrong.

For some reason, her heart at this time really felt very anxious.

Her sharp instincts screamed loudly, telling her that something was wrong with her big sister current state.

"Kiana what are you in a daze for, Let's go. It's time for us to perform, and don't make others worry about waiting for us."

Seeing the soft look that radiated in Thea's eyes. Kiana whose hand was held by her, groaned uncomfortably.

"Okay..."

Kiana followed Thea with great confusion.

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In the yard...

With colorful ribbons tied together, and tables neatly arranged. A medium-sized party to welcome her daughter's special fourth birthday, was gradually taking shape.

At the beginning of the plan, they all just wanted to have a small birthday party attended by a few people close to them.

But...

Everything started to change when Cecilia became very stubborn.

Cecilia insisted on having a slightly bigger party since it was her four daughters first birthday party that she attended. All family members can only give up, and prefer to obey the words of their housewife.

According to Siegfried's words, do it as long as she is happy.

At least they wouldn't get scolded by Cecilia in her nagging mode for the whole day.

"Sister Sirin, let me help you to prepare the dishes."

"Ah? Really?"

"Yeah, just leave it to me."

....

Sit on the swing chair in the yard. Kiana who has no duties except to play, or act like a good girl, can only sit very lethargic with Aurora who is beside her at this time.

Aurora, who was busy playing a game on her cellphone, and ate orange flavored candy casually. Suddenly hearing Kiana next to her ask:

"Aurora, do you feel that there is something different about sister Thea today?"

Aurora raised her head briefly, and she then quickly sat her head down again: "Maybe, at least she wasn't making any noise today."

"Right, that's what I meant!"

If it's an ordinary day, the combo between Kiana and Thea is the epitome of chaos. If there were the two of them, usually the place would become very noisy because of their cheerful laughter.

But now...

Except for the rush in the house, and Cecilia's screams to arrange some decorations together with Theresa. The house seemed to be a bit quieter than before.

"Why did sister Thea suddenly become weird today... I feel so uncomfortable..." Kiana complained.

Aurora shrugged her shoulders: "Maybe it's because she wants something? I think she's used this kind of [being a good girl] trick before. Nothing out of the ordinary."

"Maybe, but somehow I feel like it's not..."

Feeling very uncomfortable with the instinct in her heart that kept screaming something was wrong, but didn't know what it was. Kiana, who was restless, finally couldn't take it anymore.

"That's enough! I'll ask sister Thea directly!" Kiana suddenly jumped off the swing, and this almost caused Aurora to fall to the ground.

Aurora looked at Kiana with a look full of hatred.

"Sis, big sis! Sister Thea!"

"Yes, what wrong?"

Seeing Kiana running towards her at full speed. Thea opened her arms wide, and she immediately caught Kiana's body tightly.

The two of them spun in place for a bit, before the inertia left, and Thea placed Kiana's leg that was lifted in the air onto the ground gently.

"Kiana, running while bumping into people is dangerous. Don't do it again later. Are you okay?"

"Big sister!"

Holding Thea's hand tightly. Kiana asked seriously.

"Sis, why do you feel a bit different?"

"Different, what do you mean by different?"

Kiana shook her head, and shook her double pigtail braids hard.

"Big sister usually at this time would be lazy, or make a fuss around with me. But, now why is big sister so quiet today?"

Hear what Kiana wants to say. Thea realized, and she brushed Kiana's hair with a small smile.

"You silly. What do you think I am like? Little devil?"

"I just don't feel like playing today. I just want to be quiet, and enjoy these precious moments in silence."

"You could say, I'm currently appreciating the remaining time I still have right now."

Kiana was still confused: "Time? Are you going somewhere? Where?"

Thea tilted her head, and smiled gently: "You'll find out later tonight. After all big sis has to repay all the love you all have given me."

"How should I said it... Maybe this is what it's called to be an adult?"

"Take on the responsibility that I've been avoiding. No matter how much I play the fool, I can't fool myself anymore."

"Kiana..."

"My playing time is over."

"So, let me do the duty of an big sister."

"I will protect you."

"I will protect your smile."

"I will never make you feel regret again."

"I, will flip everything!"