Summary:

When Rintarou and Miwa call it quits and get a divorce Ema ends up getting demoted from sister to the Sunshine Residence new maid. The brothers remain their regular flirty ways.

Chapter 1: Birthday and Death

Today was a special day for the Asahina family. It was the day that Iori finally becomes of legal age. The Asahina family being composed of a lot of individuals rarely celebrates birthdays ironically because it was so common, since it happens usually almost every month, but for tonight it would be special mainly because its Iori's twentieth birthday and secondly their mother finally comes home to celebrate with them.

It's been so long since their mother joined in any affair with any one of her sons. In fact for the younger ones this may even be the first in their lives like Yusuke, Fuuto and Wataru. The Asahina boys understood that their mother was a very busy woman. She was the main Pillar for the Asahina Corporation that expanded from Fashion, Restaurants, Hotels, Resorts and even a small percentage in Hospitals. In other words the richer a family is the harder it is to keep your riches.

The restaurant their mother chose wasn't really to any one of the boys tastes but it didn't bother them since they were complete… well almost complete. Ever since the divorce their imouto-chan had to move out. In the first few weeks she was still able to keep tabs on them but after a while she stopped communicating with them. They tried searching for her but it seemed she made it hard for them to track down.

Since their Imouto-chan left the Asahina household it created a small void that gradually grew and grew. It started with tiny bits that later made a ripple effect. For instance as a family they no longer prioritize eating dinner with one another. Sure some brothers would be able to eat together due to a coincidental schedule but it wouldn't be because they just wanted to be with each other's company. The gaming system of the household was completely abandoned except for the cobwebs that it collects. Even Ukyo refused to clean it. It was like a cursed device that would stir up painful memories of the girl that used to enjoy playing it. Ema, herself became a taboo topic. Whenever she was brought up as a conversation topic someone would automatically change the subject as if they just hit a sore spot.

The restaurant their mother decided to dine had an Edo-feudal-Geisha theme. The maître d, male waiters, bus boys dressed like they were feudal war lords where the female waiters dressed like geishas. It was like they stepped in a time machine upon entering the restaurant.

Most of their talk was just idle chit chat until their waitress came to take their order. Natsume noticed she was somewhat being pushed to their table as if she was hesitant to serve them. She introduced herself as Sakura. Her face was completely covered with white makeup with crimson lips and a very dark black hairpiece on top. Wataru was the initial person to excitingly give out orders followed by the rest. As they paid the bill and left the Geisha had a small box which she gave to Iori. She quietly said "tanjoubi omedetou/happy birthday"

Miwa's eyes were beaming at the sight. As they walked to the car she slightly teased her son that being so good looking he already made a fan in the restaurant and even gave him free rice cakes.

"I was a little disappointed though in the manner she spoke to you. It was kind of out of character." Their mother added. It should've been tanjoubi omedetou gozaimasu since we were patrons in the restaurant. That sounds more dignifying don't you think. If you say tanjoubi omedetou. It would be informal like you're talking to a long time friend." She continued. "That's because she's somewhat like that…" Louis replied. "Oh was that an ex girlfriend?" Wataru asked. "No… I'm surprised you didn't notice… That was Chi." Louis answered back.

With that statement the boys were initially stunned. How could they not figure it out? Then again she was wearing heavy makeup and she altered her voice to sound like a very submissive Geisha. But the eyes, the eyes should've given it away… They were her eyes.

Natsume was contemplating to whether to return to the restaurant or not but when he heard Tsubaki make a lame excuse of leaving something in the restaurant the boys decided to go along with the lame excuse. As they entered Masaomi and Ukyo silently cursed themselves for not leaving a bigger tip.

Since her sons returned to the restaurant Miwa decided to follow while complaining how her ex-husband is being irresponsible for leaving his daughter alone to go on another trip and allowing her to work in a restaurant that operates in indecent hours for a minor.

It was Masaomi who first approached the Maitre d. As he inquired to ask the whereabouts of "Sakura" he was disappointed to find out that she already went home. The waiter added that she wouldn't be back till another week and "Sakura" was just rendering a rest day overtime due to the large number of customers today. She was actually supposed to be on leave for two entire weeks. "Oh and why is that?" Hikaru curiously asked. "It's bereavement leave." The waiter answered. "What do you mean bereavement leave? Miwa asked in a very emotional tone. "her father just passed away." He answered…