Chapter 34 – Farewells, Final Touches, and Ready for Takeoff

The morning sun filtered softly through the curtains of the mansion's kitchen, casting a warm glow over the polished tiles and sleek furniture. Everyone gathered around the dining table, where the scent of toasted bread, nasi goreng, and freshly brewed kopi tubruk filled the air. Hana looked more cheerful than she had in days, her mood clearly uplifted by the Japan trip that was now just days away.

"Today, we need to finalize everything before the flight next week," Phuby said, scooping a spoonful of fried rice. "We've got a checklist to run through. Let's make sure nothing gets left behind."

"Already ahead of you," said Om Luky, sliding his phone across the table. "I made a list with the documents, luggage, snacks, emergency medicines, portable Wi-Fi, SIM cards—all the essentials."

Mrs. Wulan nodded approvingly. "I also made a separate list for toiletries and small kitchen tools, just in case the motorhome kitchen doesn't have what we need."

Hana giggled. "We're going to look like tourists from a TV drama—over-prepared but still confused on the first day."

Phuby laughed along with her, but his mind remained on the logistics. "I want this to be as smooth as possible. It's not just a vacation—this is a big family journey. First time out of the country together."

As everyone finished breakfast, they split up to prepare. Phuby stayed back at his workspace to confirm some final details with the motorhome company in Japan. He chose a slightly upgraded model with solar panels and a rear bicycle rack, which came at no extra cost due to a last-minute offer—one of the few times he didn't even need to touch the system balance.

By noon, Hana had finished packing her suitcase. Her parents had sent a message confirming they were preparing to welcome them at Narita Airport. It was going to be a reunion, this time on Hana's home turf.

But before they left, there was one thing left to do: a final walk-through of their mansion.

The family moved from room to room, checking doors, windows, and electrical outlets. The solar panels on the roof were already storing enough energy for the house to function during their absence, and the water tanks were full from the deep-well pump system Phuby had installed weeks ago.

Down in the basement, the karaoke system, billiard table, foosball set, and gaming area were fully operational. It was the crown jewel of the mansion—Phuby's personal oasis that he shared with everyone. They even left a note on the game shelf for the boys: "Kotim, Dhe'ik, Amad, Apood, Mamad – feel free to play, just don't break anything."

"Don't worry, I'm locking the main doors electronically. Only Kotim and the others have the access code for maintenance," Phuby assured his mom.

Mrs. Wulan patted his back. "I'm proud of you. This is beyond anything I ever dreamed for our family."

Outside, as the group stood by the gate, the BMW M5 Competition parked proudly beside the family Alphard, Hana suddenly stopped and looked at the mansion again.

"I'm going to miss this place, even if just for a month," she said softly.

Phuby took her hand gently. "It'll still be here when we come back. Maybe even with a few upgrades."

She smiled up at him. "I wonder what Japan will feel like now… going there not as a daughter returning home, but with all of you."

"Family," Phuby said, completing her thought. "You're not going back alone this time."

Later that evening, the group met with Kotim, Dhe'ik, Amad, Apood, and Mamad at the shophouse for one last briefing. The shop would remain open, with the group rotating shifts to keep operations running.

"No worries, bro. We'll keep it alive," Kotim said, thumping his chest. "We even printed a banner saying you're on a business trip to Japan."

Apood grinned, holding up his phone. "And I'll post some TikToks to keep the fans entertained. With or without bossman here, Palm Sari's still number one!"

Everyone laughed, and Mamad added, "Don't worry, Hana-san. We'll take care of the bakery."

"Thank you so much," Hana bowed politely. "I'll bring souvenirs."

As they left the shophouse, the system pinged quietly in Phuby's mind:

System Reminder:Flight confirmed. Travel checklist complete. Cashback system remains active.Reminder: Minimum purchase of Rp10.000.000 required for cashback.Current Balance: Rp12.870.500.000

Phuby breathed in deeply, the warm breeze of Cirebon rustling through his shirt. Everything was set. Documents prepared, friends in charge of the business, the mansion secured, the journey ahead full of promise.

"Next stop," he said aloud, "Japan."

Hana beamed. "Let's make new memories."

And with that, they all looked toward the sky—toward the promise of cherry blossoms, neon cities, hidden temples, and a month of discovery that none of them would forget.