If there was something Dia knew, it was that she was doting Ruby a little too much. Her instinct as an older sister was so sharp some people started to fear her to cross a certain line. It never happened however during her 23 years of living.

The month of March usually meant graduation and farewell, preparing for the next school year in April. It was far from being that sad though as the young graduated from Tokyo University was happily humming a tune, already seated on a very comfortable train seat. Her diploma was already in hand, the young woman was ready to enter the world of adult and find a proper job. She didn't want to stay in a busy town like Tokyo though so she decided to go back to Shizuoka where her family did live.

The voyage was not that long but the young woman was more than happy as she reached her destination. A bag in hand, the woman was clad in a white shirt and plain suit pants, her hair far shorter than during high school time. Taking a deep breath of the town of Numazu, it was not that different from the big city so she just walked toward the bus stop.

Her target was to reach Uchiura before afternoon as she knew her younger sister has decided to cook for them. Just thinking that her 21-years old younger sister was doing her best was making the ravenette happy. At first, the two of them used to get in touch every now and then but as the older girl became a fourth year, their time spent together became very rare. The last time they met was during New Year holidays when Ruby has visited her in Tokyo.

The ride wasn't that long as she arrived in her childhood's town in half an hour. Already, the air was very different and so was the scenery. Plantations of Mikans were visible on the nearby mountains when the familiar bay was glowing with an emerald color. When it was still supposed to be winter, it was becoming warmer. Spring was at the door after all.

"Nee-chan!"

A familiar voice called for the Management course graduated who turned around and saw the person she was hoping to find. Ruby wasn't the kind of person to change in appearance. She has barely gained one inch since graduating from high school. Unlike Dia, the red-head has grown her hair though as it reached her lower hip and were attached in a pair of braids now.

"Ruby!"

The younger girl smiled, her face still those of a child. She was clad in a white dress and a jacket over it. "Welcome home!" The red-head approached her sister who just got out from the bus. They were still at the empty bus stop. "How was the trip?"

"It was a little exhausting but I've seen worse."

No more words were said as the two decided to go home together. Since Mari was still in Italy and Kanan was in Kyuushu, there was no one specific they could visit. The former second year trio were at an even in the University of Numazu while Hanamaru and Yoshiko were having a trip in Kyoto.

It didn't take them long before reaching their residence. Their house didn't change a bit in the past five years so Dia quickly got comfortable. Her sister has already prepared their lunch so after changing, the two of them started on.

Their parents have retired now and were living in the countryside of Saga, leaving Dia at the dorm of the University and Ruby alone on the house. It took her quite some time to get used to it but with her two former classmates usually staying over, nothing was really hard. That was until a certain girl from Hokkaido made it a habit to check on her from time to time.

"The other day, Sarah-Nee and Leah-chan has visited me and taught me their inn's specialty."

"Ah!" The older girl smiled happily as she patted her sister's head, the two of them seated by each other's side. "I am so thankful of them to always look at my younger sister. I truly respect Sarah-san so it makes me happy the two of you are so close."

Usually, Dia would be overprotective of her sister, never letting anyone get close to the red-head… but the Kazuno sisters were an exception. The two younger sisters were good friends and the older sisters seemed to be able to get along well, usually visiting themselves during college times as they took the same course.

"By the way, since you've graduated and so did Sarah-Nee, they insisted we should spend some time in Hakodate to celebrate that."

"Oh! That sound like a good idea." Despite barely being back from a trip, Dia was already looking forward to another adventure. Hokkaido might be a good place to go now. It wasn't as if she was going to find a job right away so better try to find all the possible offers.

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