Now that everyone that wasn't Itsuki or Maruo were now here, it was time for the boat trip. They all got on the boat, with Yotsuba sulking over her broken bike as Nino tried forcing her to stay still. Ichika and Miku got the suitcases in a safe place. As they sailed the sea, the girls would comment about how nostalgic it felt to be coming once again. Fuutarou, after taking some of the sights, took a few pictures of the horizon before heading to a room inside.

Nino:"What's he doing? Did he get seasick?"

Yotsuba:"Maybe he wanted to check out his photos."

Miku:"I'll go check up on him."

At that moment, Raiha got in front of her.

Raiha:"Don't worry about him, he's just emotional to see you girls again! Just give him some space."

Ichika:"If that's what Raiha-chan says."

Miku turned to the door he had walked into.

Miku:[That couldn't be it…]

Inside, in one of the rooms, Fuutarou sat down and put his camera to the side. He then took out a set of materials and began to fiddle with them.

Fuutarou:"I knew I should have taken a class on this, but I didn't have enough time. I have to finish this before we leave…"

…

The boat would eventually reach its destination. Everyone got out only to be greeted by none other than Ebata.

Nino:"Ebata-san? Don't tell me you're working for papa again!"

Ebata:"Oh, anything but, my lady. I've been retired for more than 2 years now. I'm far too out of shape to be a butler."

Ichika:"Then you got an invitation as well?"

Ebata:"Correct. Your father was kind enough to invite me."

Ebata walked towards a limousine.

Ebata:"Now, I may not be a butler. However, that doesn't mean I can't drive you to your destination."

Yotsuba:"Nice!"

Isanari:"I wish I had my own butler."

Raiha:"With how much housework I do now, I might as well be a maid."

Isanari:"R-Raiha-chan? You know I help around the house! I've been able to keep the bakery clean all this time...Raiha-chan?"

Raiha:"You also tried to clean away my friend."

Isanari:"I-I told you that was a misunderstanding~"

Miku:"Is Raiha-chan starting her rebellious phase? Come on, Fuutarou...Fuutarou?"

Miku saw Fuutarou looking straight up to the hot springs.

Fuutarou:"Yeah, I'll be right there."

Miku:"..."

…

With a quick drive up, the group would make it to the front gates of the hot springs. There, they would see Maruo and someone familiar next to him. Wearing a dress with stripes going down and a red skirt. The woman with glasses waved towards Fuutarou and the girls.

Yotsuba:"Itsuki!"

Nino:"You got new glasses?"

Itsuki:"Is it that noticeable? I tried to get the same kind."

Ichika:"We can pick out even the smallest of details."

Miku:"How have you been?"

Itsuki:"I've been wonderful! Grandfather has told the staff to start making dinner."

Miku:"Grandpa…"

Nino:"By the way, Itsuki. Do you have them?"

Itsuki:"Yep. Right here."

Itsuki went back and grabbed a box. Inside there were five dresses and wigs that resembled Itsuki's hair.

Fuutarou:"You're all wearing that, huh?"

Nino:"Yeah. But hopefully not for too long."

Fuutarou:"Hm?"

Miku:"Well, you know what I told you? We were all planning to do that."

Fuutarou:"Eh? Is that so?"

Itsuki:"Well, except for me. You know, because…"

Yotsuba:"You could dye your hair."

Itsuki:"But what if it goes wrong and I end up bald!? I can't imagine living a life of dread and baldness!"

Ichika:"I feel we just insulted an entire group of people."

Yotsuba:"Apologize to the bald!"

Fuutarou:"I'm surprised you're in on this too."

Fuutarou turned to Maruo as he said that.

Maruo:"I'm simply supporting their choice."

Fuutarou:"Uh huh."

Maruo:"...As for you…"

Fuutarou:"What? If you're asking about our relationship, I'm down to brag about it."

Miku:"Fuutarou!?"

Ichika:"Please do!"

Maruo:"I'll pass on that. It's about…"

Itsuki:"Well…"

Fuutarou:"Okay, spit it out. What now?"

Maruo:"Ah, your grandfather will come soon."

Miku looked at her wig as he said this.

Fuutarou:"You know, if you don't want to…"

Miku:"It's fine, life is all about these moments after all. If everything goes well, this truly will be the last time."

At that moment, a man with hands behind his back came out to greet the quintuplets.

Itsuki:"Grandfather!"

Ichika:"Grandpa Ren!"

Ren:"Well, if it isn't my wonderful granddaughters. Just the same as before."

Fuutarou:[Before? But they haven't changed-]

Fuutarou looked at the quints, who were all now wearing the same dress and wig.

Fuutarou:[How the hell did they do that so fast?]

Ren:"Ah, if it isn't the boy."

The grandfather extended his hand out. Fuutarou did as well in order to shake his hand.

Fuutarou:"Hey, it's been a while. I see you're-"

Before Fuutarou's hand could touch his, Ren passed Fuutarou's hand and grabbed his wrist. He then turned around and threw Fuutarou over his shoulder, causing him to hit the ground with his back.

Fuutarou:"...Deja vu."

Ren:"I hope you enjoy your stay."

As he walked back inside, Fuutarou stood back up. As he quickly swung his head to Maruo and Itsuki, he noticed both of them look suspiciously guilty.

Fuutarou:"I assume what you're talking about has to do with that?"

Itsuki:"Hahaha...You see. Now don't get mad!"

Fuutarou:"I'm already a little tilted. Nothing you can do about that."

Itsuki:"W-Well, I may...or may have not…! AccidentallyspilledthebeansaboutyouandMikudatingwhichmadegrandpaalittleangry~~"

Fuutarou:"Hm!?"

Itsuki:"Eep!"

Fuutarou:"Itsuki, I didn't quite catch that. Can you say it...slower?"

Itsuki:"E-Eh...G-Grandfather knows about your relationship."

Fuutarou sighed.

Fuutarou:"What the hell? And after he told me he was fine with them being different."

Fuutarou's hot spring trip had begun in a less than stellar way.

End of Chapter 172