The summer vacation had motivated me and strengthened my resolve. In the blink of an eye, the year ended and another year has begun. I have been focusing on my college entrance examinations. As I thought it was not easy.

"My results could have been better. I was so sure this time."

"Don't get discouraged Aya. What's important is that you improved. Anyone can snap when it gets close to the real thing. It's the university exam blues."

"You talk as if you have taken an university exam before." I said. Juli had no comment as he dropped my eraser on the desk. Then I heard my doorbell ring

"I'm coming." I opened the door to see Masaomi-niisan

"Ayaka-chan, do you have some free time?" I nodded "If you'd like, let's have lunch a little early."

We gathered at the table and sat down to what could be equal to a buffet at a restaurant

"These are for everyone right?"

"Yes. There were good deals at the market today, so I bought too much before I realized it."

"Kyo-nii, you are too controlling when it comes to us." said Tsubaki-san

"Although it doesn't really help out much." said Azusa-san

"Sorry. It was my turn to cook."

"It's fine. You have university exams in a week anyway. We'll be taking care of you and Yusuke's turn as much as possible until then."

"That's what you say, but I feel like I'm completely being controlled as well." said Yusuke-kun

"Well, you are somewhat of a student taking university examinations as well."

"What's that supposed to mean?"

"You should be awarded for being a somewhat student taking university examinations."

"Hey!"

As always, their bickering was too amusing...

"Ah Onee-chan smiled! You smiled! Yay! Today was supposed to be cheering up Onee-chan right?"

"Wataru!"

"Hey!"

I see... They were worried about me. "Thanks guys. But I'll be alright. I still have other options, so even if things don't work out, it's fine-"

"Wait!" Yusuke-kun shouted as he got up from his seat "That can't happen, not at all! Don't think about giving up before doing it! People don't get exactly what they want in life. But no matter what chance you have, there is a possibility as long as you don't give up. I'll put everything I have into getting into Meiji. I'll show you I can pass. That's why you too-"

"That is a good mental attitude coming from someone who normally violates all that you say Yusuke." Ukyo-san interjected

"That's how you are going into your first choice of university?"

"It's like you are defenseless, but that's just like Yusuke."

"I'll cheer you on."

"I-It's fine okay?" Yusuke-kun countered his brothers' unnecessary comments It's something I decided for myself!"

"Thank you Yusuke-kun. I'll keep at it and get into Meiji."

Yusuke-kun smiled "I-I see. That's great."

"No! Yuu-kun is unfair!" Wataru-chan yelled surprising us both. "Hey Onee-chan, I have a present for you."

"What is it?"

He gave a coupon that he designed himself. "It's a coupon for helping out." then he gave me another one "And then a coupon for playing games together. And then, there's this one!" He held in his hand a heart-shaped coupon "A coupon for 100 kisses!"

Hearing that statement caused Yusuke-kun to spit out his water.

"Wataru, why such a thing?!" A surprised Ukyo-san asked

"What's wrong Kyo-tan?" Wataru-chan asked innocently unaware of what he was implying. Well... I will use the first two coupons.

I finished washing the dishes and I was heading back to my room when I saw the twins engaged in a discussion over a script.

"Do you have to do a recording?"

"Yes."

"The studio is in the same direction, so I thought we should go in the same car."

"I wanted to read over the script a little more, so Azusa agreed to drive me there."

"I see."

"Ah wait a sec..." Tsubaki-san jotted down a note in the script. He was unusually serious. "Okay, I'm going to phone the coach outside."

"I understand. I'll come right away after I get the key."

"Thank you. Later!" He waved so I waved back in reply

"Have a safe trip." Tsubaki-san has changed, usually he would hug me and make silly remarks. As of late he has been completely devoted to work.

"Were you thinking that Tsubaki has changed?" I looked at Azusa-san "Ever since he accepted the substitute role from that anime, he has become much more serious about acting. His reputation has increased positively."

"That's amazing. He's properly producing results in a job that he personally chose."

"You too have been doing your best. I guarantee it, so you will definitely be fine."

I nodded "Thank you Azusa-san. Due to past circumstances, he has become like this."

"So that is what you thought. But I think it's a different cause. The Tsubaki right now is more charismatic than before. That's why I want you to recall the current Tsubaki when you think about him. To this degree, I can lift myself up as well. But, I would like an answer; a direct answer to our feelings. I don't mind if it's after your university examinations. No matter what it is."

That was my plan; once I completed my exams, I will properly respond to their feelings. I must, for their sake and for myself.

"Subaru-san?" I saw him standing outside my door. He was wearing a suit and tie.

"Do you have some time?" he asked. I nodded so we walked down to the end of the hallway so that we could have some privacy.

"It's about what I told you last summer. I officially accepted it. I was asked to go visit Kyuushu by them. I'm leaving today."

"I'm glad to hear that. Congratulations."

"I'll be there for quite some time, so your university examinations will be over by the time I get back. You are going through the trouble to get into my university, I'm sorry that I can't help."

"It's fine."

"I know it's hard but don't get discouraged. All of your efforts will definitely produce a decent result."

"Yes."

"Even it it's painful now, there's only a little longer to go. Do your best. You can forget about you and I until after that."

"So you say, but mentioning it again makes it harder to forget."

Subaru-san blushed "S-Sorry. Then, I'm leaving."

"Do your best Subaru-san."

He was still blushing but he showed a proper smile "Thank you."

And so, the examination date has finally arrived. I rested properly, ate a proper breakfast and had everything arranged properly.

"Did you pack in everything?"

"Yes." I got dressed

"Do you have your admission ticket?"

"I have it."

"You packed your pencil case right? You're sure you packed in lots of pencils right?"

"I'm prepared. Please calm down Juli." I'm the one taking the exam after all.

"You're right. Anyway, you'll be all right. I know you can do it."

"Yes!" I heard the doorbell ring so I went to answer it. It was Louis-san

"Good morning Aya-chan. I have to leave early, so I wanted to tell you that I'm cheering you on."

"Thank you."

"Sorry for the trouble Louis." said Juli

Louis-san patted my head and gently moved his fingers across my hair "Okay, fixed. When your hair isn't messy, you feel more lively right?" I nodded

"As expected of Louis, you understand a university exam-taking student." Juli said as he nodded showing his respect

"This was left in front of your room." He held in his hand a purple flower

I took it "This must be from Iori-san."

"It is an iris. In the language of flowers, it means 'trusting in the good news'."

I smiled, thank you Iori-san. I met up with Yusuke-kun and we went downstairs.

"Ah here they are."

"Huh? Hikaru-san. I didn't expect to see you here."

"My two juniors are going to do their exam. It's my duty to see them off."

"Here, your bento." Ukyo-san gave us each a fully stocked lunch

"Thanks Kyo-nii."

"Thank you."

"Just relax."

"Please put everything into it so you won't leave any regrets. Don't make too many careless mistakes."

"Oh no! This is why the uptight lawyer shouldn't do anything. You'll become like him if you aren't careful."

"Why you..."

"Well I'm sure Imouto-san will succeed but you really need to do your best." Hikaru-san referred to Yusuke-kun

"I know that."

Just then I got a notification on my phone. I received a text from Natsume-san. It said "You're finally there. When you are done, I'll give you a reward, so do your best." Thank you Natsume-san. Suddenly I received a call

"Hello?"

"That was fast. That's good, since I am at work."

"Fuuto-kun?"

"I just remembered that your university exam was today so I thought I let you have the honor of hearing my voice. While you're at it, fail the exam and repeat the year. That way I can spend another year at high school with you"

"Geez, did you just call to jinx me?" What a troublesome little brother... It was quiet for a bit. "Fuuto-kun?"

"Well do your best. I'll cheer you on." He said and hung up. Oh, so he was worried about me, but in his own way.

I am grateful to my brothers for looking out for me and cheering me on using their own methods as they see fit. They are my precious siblings. That's why I'm going to give it my all in everything that I do now and in the future.