Flandre ran around the group sitting at the table on the veranda.

"Duck...duck...duck...duck..."

Remilia sensed the gaze from Patchouli, who had slipped a glance at the older sister.

"We're playing," Remilia answered the unsaid question, "to control Flan's rampaging. Even if we are using a book to do so."

Still in circle formation, Sakuya leaned forward and poured tea for Remilia.

"Learning nursery rhymes has had an astounding effect on the young mistress."

Remilia failed to answer the important question, but Patchouli decided to continue reading her book.

"Duck...duck..."

Patchouli turned a page as Flandre approached Remilia.

An explosion.