Raiha:"You have no idea what you want to do?"

Fuutarou:"Nope. Miku was pretty surprised too. She told me it'd be best to try and find something I'm passionate about other than money."

Raiha:"So, now you're doing it."

Fuutarou:"I guess so"

Raiha:"Maybe you'll come to like flowers?"

Fuutarou:"Nah, it's great that you've found something you like, but flowers are not for me."

Fuutarou looks at his dad, who was sitting on the other side of the table, eating happily. Once he notices Fuutarou looking, he gleams a smug smile.

Isanari:"What's up, you interested in what your old man did in his prime? Well, you see-"

Fuutarou:"Nope, can't say I am."

Isanari:"Why is everyone so mean?"

Raiha gives him a pat on the head.

Isanari:"Oh, Raiha, my angel, you really love me."

Raiha:"I'd love you more if you found a stable job."

Isanari:"Geh!"

Raiha:"Anyway, all of the girls have different things they're good at, don't they? Why don't you ask them?"

Fuutarou:"...Fine, I can at least try. As much as I hate it'll take away from my studies, I'm a little pissed I have no idea what I want to do."

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Itsuki:"Alright! For the next few days, we'll take turns with Uesugi-kun in order to help him find what he likes."

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*Ichika's Turn*

Ichika:"Have you already tried asking your friends?"

Fuutarou:"Takeda's space dream isn't something I'd care for much, and Maeda's boxing dream doesn't appeal to me and my sensitive face."

Ichika:"Makes sense, I suppose. So, for this, you'll be acting as my husband."

Fuutarou:"Very well."

Ichika:"I'm sure you remember the time we acted when Kiku came over."

Fuutarou:"Yeah, I remember, you and Mi-...Actually, I don't think I remember after all."

Ichika:"Wow, was your memory always so bad?"

Fuutarou and Ichika proceeded to act out a normal day, but it simply resulted in Fuutarou taking his abilities too literally.

Ichika:"Honey, could you fix this?"

Fuutarou:"I have not idea how that works, it'd be best to call a professional."

Ichika:"Honey, could you make dinner?"

Fuutarou:"I can microwave pancakes, take it or leave it."

Ichika:"Wow, you're kinda useless, aren't you, honey?"

Fuutarou:"Don't judge me, I'm doing my best to support this family."

Ichika:"Like…?"

Fuutarou:"...Doing taxes?"

Suddenly, a toy whacks Fuutarou in the head.

Kiku:"Boo, you suck!"

Fuutarou:"You little shi-"

Manager Oda:"Well, you're not supposed to be good the first time, but I really don't see any real interest in acting."

Ichika:"I guess it's just not for you, huh?"

Fuutarou:"Yeah, sorry. I guess your passion isn't suited for me."

Ichika:"..."

Kiku:"What's up, dad?"

Manager Oda:"Oh, I'm just thinking...the lack of passion is evident in the young man, but lately...No, I'm just overthinking it."

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*Nino's Turn*

Nino:"We'll start with fashion! Mr. Adachi will volunteer to have his hair cut. Here are the scissors."

Fuutarou looks at the head of hair. He'd been asked for something stylish, yet professional. He had no idea what that meant, so he just started.

Snip

Thud

Kari:"Hm? What was that sound?"

Nino and Fuutarou lose the color from their bodies as they see what fell...Mr. Adachi's ponytail...Fuutarou calmly gives the scissors back to Nino as she nods slowly.

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Nino:"A-Alright, bad start. But, Miku's owner has agreed to be our canvas for us to give her makeup."

Hibari:"Oh, I hope I'll look pretty."

As Fuutarou applied makeup with the shakiest hands in town, he tried making a plan on what he would apply. After some time, Miku came to check while she was drinking some Matcha Soda, but she spit it out once she saw the...creation that Fuutarou had made.

Hibari:"How do I look?"

Fuutarou:"Like you got shot with a gun full of chemicals."

Hibari:"Huh?"

Nino whacks Fuutarou on the head.

Nino:"How could you mess up that bad?"

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Nino:"A-A-Alright, third time's the charm! We'll just do some basic cooking!"

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Kari:"My hair…"

Mr. Adachi then hears a knock on the door.

Miku:"Sir, come quick, the pan's on fire!"

Nino and Fuutarou simply stare once again as the fire is put out.

Nino:"Fuu-kun…"

Fuutarou:"T-The flour just randomly caught on fire."

Nino pinches the top of her nose.

Nino:"I asked you to prepare some eel, how did you end up with a hot dog?"

Fuutarou:"I, I don't know. Maybe I have a hidden power."

Nino:"Not since Miku started have I been so embarrassed for someone else."

Miku:"D-Don't remind me."

Fuutarou:"Well, I think it's clear that your passion isn't for me."

Nino:"Passion, huh? Whatever, just move on to the next one."

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*Miku's Turn*

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Miku:"Baking?"

Fuutarou:"I already do that in my part time job, it's okay, I guess."

Miku:"Acting?"

Fuutarou:"Did that with Ichika, not my thing."

Miku:"History?"

Fuutarou:"I'm teaching you guys that subject."

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Fuutarou/Miku:"That settles that."

Nino:"Too quick!"

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*Yotsuba's Turn*

Yotsuba:"Let's start by jogging around the school."

Fuutarou's legs tense up remembering the pain from the gym prior, his muscles still hadn't recovered. Every step was a painful experience to hell and back.

Fuutarou:"Yeah, no way in hell am I doing that. I'm doing some exercise, but that was to help Miku."

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Fuutarou/Yotsuba:"I guess that settles that."

Nino:"Too damn quick!"

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*Itsuki's Turn*

The five sisters were at their apartment with Fuutarou for the final sister's turn.

Itsuki:"How about a teacher?"

Fuutarou:"...I'm your teacher."

...

In that moment, all five sisters fall to their knees, losing all hope. All of them thought the same thing.

[Why do I feel like a disappointed mother?]

Fuutarou:"Why do I feel like I killed more than the mood?"

Fuutarou gives it some thought, before continuing while touching his bangs.

Fuutarou:"Besides, I wouldn't like teaching some strangers. The reason I can have fun now is because of you five."

The five sisters were revived from the dead with that compliment. All of them gleaming eyes made Fuutarou turn his head in embarrassment.

Miku:"It's a shame you couldn't find out what you could do in the future. I'm sorry for bringing it up, this is my fault."

Yotsuba:"It's fine, Miku, with how Uesugi-san is, this was bound to happen eventually."

Miku:"Thank you...But we still have the rest of the year. I'm sure we'll find the answer eventually, together. After all, you shouldn't rush something like this, right, Fuutarou?"

Fuutarou:"Don't pull that around on me."

Miku simply gives him another smile.

Fuutarou:"...Thank you, girls. It's a weird feeling, but I can tell you're all trying your best. Soon, these relaxing days will end, and there are times when I don't want them to end."

The five began to laugh, but they went to hug Fuutarou.

Fuutarou:"W-What the hell are you guys doing!?"

Nino:"Just shut up and take it."

Ichika:"It's fine once in a while, no?"

Yotsuba:"Everyone needs a hug."

Itsuki:"This is weird, but I'm not against it."

Miku:"Thank you for everything you've done for us."

Fuutarou:"...You guys are so awkward."

They stayed like that for a while.

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As time moved, the normal, relaxing days would eventually lead to the testing period. Ichika was preparing for her new job. Nino kept improving. Yotsuba and Miku were training, the latter with Fuutarou helping her, and Itsuki doing her best. Of course, they studied as hard as they could, the tests were now upon them.

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Takeda:"They want me to substitute for Meada's partner? Why? Ah, I suppose they would want someone of my charisma on that team. But I won't be able to do the race, then. We'll need to find another substitute."

End of Chapter 8