Chapter 1
Dear Diary,
Wow, it's been over six months since I became Captain of the Squidbeaks. I'm very happy with how far we've come.
I don't really have anything new to provide. But I'll update as soon as I can.
Sincerely, Kira.
Kira sighed and set her journal aside, walking out of the Cuttle Shack to greet Akari, Marie and Callie.
"Hey everyone." She started. "No new reports?"
All three girls shook their head and happily replied to her question.
"Good." Kira started, and took off her hat and went towards Inkopolis through the grate.
Kira met up with Mint, Chili, and Julie at the dock, the eager inkling running up to her friends and bear-hugging them.
"Hey guys!" She cheered.
Mint smiled brightly. "Hey Kira! How have things been?"
"Great!" She replied. "Nothing bad has happened for six months! I'm very happy with the work that's been put in."
Chili chuckled. "Good. Well, it's officially time for us to go."
"Aw man, really? Six months fly by so fast..." Kira replied, bummed.
He sighed. "I know ya ain't thrilled..."
"...Can we go to the beach? One final time before you leave?" She wondered.
He rubbed his neck and smiled a bit. "Sure. Why not?"
Both Kira and Chili were on the beach, watching the sun set and enjoying a few sodas while chatting with each other.
"You sure you don't want to come with us?" He wondered.
"It's your vacation... I don't want to bother..." She muttered.
He sighed. "As well as... y'know... being overseas and whatnot..."
"Would it be best if we just... split up?" She wondered.
"What?! What makes you think that?!" He exclaimed, shocked to hear her say it.
Kira stood up, making him stand up as well. "Well, you're not going to be around..." She started. "And I want you to be happy... So why not?"
He looked upset and held her hands. "I-"
She nodded. "It's for the best..."
He nodded back solemnly. "I want you to be happy too... You shouldn't have to worry about me as your significant other... But rather... Just your friend."
"So that's why I want to give you something at the dock, before you and Mint leave."
The ferry arrived to take Julie, Chili, and Mint towards their island paradise. Kira approached the two with two pieces of paper. "Here. This is for you."
They both took it and opened it up.
Chili/Mint
Thank you for your service as Agent 3/Agent 8. You have worked hard and now you've earned yourself a well deserved vacation.
Enjoy your retirement!
Captain Kira Yoru of the Squidbeak Splatoon.
"Wh-What?" Both of them stuttered as they looked up.
"You two earned it.." Kira replied.
Mint teared up. "You don't have to release us from duty, Kira... I can't speak for Chili but I love being an Agent..."
"It's for the best for both of you." She told them. "You have a nice vacation ahead of you and you three need to spend time together. Inkopolis will be fine."
Mint hugged her and both held each other for a while. "I'll miss you..."
"I'll miss you too..." They smiled and boarded the boat while Chili teared up.
He hugged her as well and he whispered to her, "Thank you so much."
"No problem. Enjoy your retirement." She told him and watched him board the boat.
Julie hugged Kira and she hugged her. "I'll mish you Kiwa!"
"I'll miss you too Julie!" She smiled at the young Xeno. "Now go to the island and bring back something pretty, ya hear?"
"I will! Promish!" She ran on board and the ferry took off, The trio waving to Kira and saying goodbye.
Layette, Misery, Kira, Akari, and Tenta all shouted various things. "Bye! Take care! Safe Travels! Bon Voyage! We'll miss you!"
Akari approached Kira and looked at her. "You gave them the letters?"
"It was the best thing to do. They earned it."
The octoling sighed. "Guess it's time to find new recruits."
"But where on Earth would we look?"
This will be the last time you see Chili and Mint! I might do cameos here and there for when Kira checks up on them but it'll be rare.
Let's dive in to a Bright New Future Saga!