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The academy's schedule grants first-year students a three-week summer break to prepare for the crucial Kyudai Erabi Day examinations. This extended time allows them to focus on their studies without the pressure of classes.

In contrast, second and third-year students receive a shorter two-week break, which still provides a valuable opportunity to relax and recharge before resuming their academic responsibilities and exam preparations.

Meanwhile, Jin and the others busily packed their bags in preparation for their departure, while Sei remained faintly asleep, lost in her dreams. Her guardian, a figure known as Black, carefully prepared her bag, ensuring that everything she might need was included. Once he finished, he sat down gently beside her on the bed, casting a protective gaze over her slumbering form.

"Sei! When did you come back?" he said softly, reaching out with a tender hand to touch her head, hoping to stir her from her rest. "In this life, you're not meant to be with her... she's far too soft for this harsh world," he murmured, his voice barely above a whisper. 

Leaning in closer, he pressed his forehead against hers, their connection intimate, as he closed his eyes in a moment of serenity.

Suddenly, a loud and unexpected voice burst into the quiet, startling him out of his reverie. 

"HEY!" Kenya exclaimed, entering the room with wide, surprised eyes filled with concern and curiosity.

"If you're my sister's guardian, I really don't think you need to be that close to her while she's sleeping," he added, stepping further into the space while shooting a puzzled glance over at Jin, who stood just outside the door, his eyebrows raised in confusion.

"What?" Jin asked, a mixture of disbelief and curiosity in his tone as he tried to understand the situation unfolding before him.

Jin observed Black and Kenya, who had momentarily turned to face one another, their expressions indicating a shared understanding. With a sense of urgency, he stepped closer to where Sei was sleeping and gently lifted her into his arms, his movements careful and deliberate. 

Meanwhile, Kenya leaned down to gather the bags they had brought along, his focus split between the task at hand and the apparent tension in the air.

"I think we really need to have a serious talk when we get back home," Kenya remarked, glancing over at Black, his tone hinting at the gravity of the conversation ahead. 

Jin, caught in a swirl of thoughts, remained quiet, his mind racing with uncertainties about how to respond to the situation unfolding around him. Just then, Kenjuro walked into the room, carrying a bag that he clutched tightly. 

"What's going on?" he inquired, glancing around at the three of them, but he was met with silence; the air was thick with unspoken words. Black merely nodded in acknowledgment before he seemed to fade into the background, disappearing to deal with his own matters without further explanation.

Eventually, they made their way outside the building, where Kenjuro paused to pull a small, smooth stone from his pocket. He glanced at both Jin and Kenya, sensing a growing tension between them.

"What's going on?" he asked again, his tone filled with curiosity and concern, but once more, no one answered him. Jin stepped forward, breaking the silence with a hint of urgency in his voice.

"When we get home, you'll find out!" he stated, trying to reassure Kenjuro, though the mystery of the situation still lingered. 

"Okay!" Kenjuro replied though confusion was evident on his face, illustrating his struggle to comprehend what lay ahead. Clutching the stone tightly in his hand, he felt its unusual energy pulsating softly against his palm.

This particular stone, known as the Teleport Stone, was a powerful magical artifact that would allow them to travel instantly to their designated realm.

Raising the stone higher, Kenjuro watched as it began to glow, activating a vibrant circle of teleportation magic around them.

They are entering the reality of 21st-century Osaka City. Before them stands a large traditional Japanese-style mansion, where a group of modernly dressed men await their arrival. As Jin and the others approach, the men turn to smile at them.

"Oi, welcome back!" one of the men exclaimed enthusiastically, raising an eyebrow as he noticed Sei peacefully sleeping in Jin's arms. The sight was somewhat unexpected and sparked curiosity among the group.

"What's happening here?" he inquired, looking around to ensure he had everyone's attention focused on Sei. It was clear that her slumber had caught them by surprise.

"It's okay, I think..." Kenjuro replied hesitantly, casting a cautious glance at the silent figures of Jin and Kenya, who seemed to be deep in thought. Their expressions were unreadable, which added to the tension in the air.

"Well, If you said that, but remember, the masters are waiting for you!" he said, taking a decisive step forward to retrieve the bag from both Kenjuro and Kenya, emphasizing the urgency of the situation. 

Atsuki, the man speaking with them, turned to Kenya, took his hand to lift Sei into his arms, and nodded as if to say, 'You can go now.' The three of them, possessing keen insight, approached the four middle-aged men waiting for them.

Thump thump!!

Kenjuro knocks on the door, followed by Jin and Kenya. Upon entering, the old man turns to greet them. Dressed in yukatas, they enjoy traditional Japanese tea.

"HaHa! Chichi! We're back!" they call out, bowing their heads.

Four of the older men are their fathers, who nod knowingly at their greeting. The middle-aged woman, beautiful despite her age, smiles warmly as she approaches them. 

"Ahh! My boys! Welcome back!" she says, hugging each of them in turn as they lean in to embrace her.

"Oh my! You all look so thin!" she exclaimed cheerfully as she focused her attention on her sons, who were standing nearby.

She then quickly shifted her gaze to her husbands, who seemed completely absorbed in their intense Shogi game, oblivious to the world around them.

"Ahem!" she said, clearing her throat gently in an effort to capture their attention, hoping to draw them away from the board for just a moment.

"Ayumi, it's okay... they're just men," Ryunosuke, one of Ayumi's husbands, said with a warm smile as he approached her.

Ayumi chuckled, rolling her eyes at Ryunosuke's playful comment. "Just men, indeed! But I can't help but worry when I see them so focused on the game instead of their sons?''

Ayumi chuckled and rolled her eyes at Ryunosuke's playful remark. "Just men, indeed! But I worry when they're so focused on the game instead of your sons."

Ryunosuke fell silent, glancing at the three men deeply engrossed in their next moves, brows furrowed in concentration.

Suddenly, the sound of a piece sliding across the wooden board disrupted the tension, followed by Hideo's triumphant cheer. "Checkmate!" he declared a satisfied grin on his face. The three men laughed, momentarily forgetting the watchful gaze of the tiger eyes upon them.

Arh!! The three old men shrank under the intense gaze of the big boss, meanwhile, Jin, Kenya, and Kenjiro watched their parents in silence.

 'This is the big boss of the Kozuki family.'

*Note: Chichi (父）:Father, Haha (母）: Mother