Go-Toubun no Hanayome AE

by XenoTime39

An alternate ending to the manga. The end of Sisters' War brought a lot of answers, but far more questions. As the 3rd year of high school begins in earnest, will Uesugi Fuutarou be able to help the quintuplets he's been asked to tutor come closer to their dreams? And will he be able to come to terms with his feelings? The second half of their story begins.

187. Final Chapter:Go-Toubun no Hanayome AE

The bell finished ringing as the newlywed couple finished their kiss. Now sharing the same name, they continued to hold hands as they left the main hall together. They were being led by the attendants to take pictures of them together. As this was happening, the guests began to be escorted towards the reception hall where the main party would start. Fuutarou saw as Miku was fidgeting, unable to keep her happiness in check. Her smile was so wide it would almost close her eyes. The groom poked her cheek in hopes of deflating it before her face got sore.

The couple would take their pictures, trying to make as many poses as they could before the other four sisters came along. They hugged Miku before pushing Fuutarou out of frame and posing as sisters. Miku would eventually pull him back in so he could pose with the girls. One had Nino smacking him in the head for that ring snafu. Another was Yotsuba and him replicating their old picture. One had Itsuki lecturing him, having reversed their roles of teacher and student. One had Ichika giving Fuutarou a lap pillow. And finally, one had all of them together with the groom and bride at the center.

Meanwhile, the guests all sat down in the hall. Irigaku could be seen waving constantly to a blushing group halfway across the room before being dragged back down by his wife. Shimoda, seeing all the blushes of embarrassment, offered to get the food for the group. Mario sat the parents into their seats before being dragged away by Isanari against his will. Ebata was seen for a little while, but disappeared. Maeda helped Matsui sit down while Tsubaki had to drag Takeda's crying body in. He was far too weak to even stand with how proud he was of Fuutarou.

As the time for the couple to show up approached, the girls knew it was time to come inside.

Itsuki:"We should go."

Miku:"It's almost time for our reception."

Ichika:"I wonder if dad will make a speech."

Nino:"I doubt it."

Yotsuba:"I'm sure grandpa would have a great speech."

At that moment, the sisters quieted down.

Fuutarou:"Hm? What's with the sudden change in tone?"

Itsuki:"It's just...Grandfather would be happy to be here…"

Nino:"But ever since he fell ill…"

Miku:"Well, yeah, but-"

Ichika:"He was a good man."

The four girls continued to sulk, with a confused Miku and Fuutarou looking on.

Miku:"You think they don't…?"

Fuutarou:"Hm…"

Yotsuba looked up at the sky.

Yotsuba:"We'll miss you, grandpa."

Ren:"I'm right here."

Yotsuba:"Oh, it's like I can still hear him!"

Nino:"He still came to Miku's wedding."

Ichika:"We have to honor his legacy."

Itsuki:"Oh, I promise I'll be a great teacher."

Miku and Fuutarou kept pointing to something behind the girls. When they turned around, they noticed Ebata standing there, pointing down. Now their sights were towards the floor. There, they would see an old man, smiling up at them.

Ren:"How have you girls been-"

Yotsuba:"It's a ghost!"

Nino facepalmed.

Nino:"No, it's not. He's the real deal."

Ichika:"W-What are you doing here?"

Itsuki:"We thought you were ill!"

Ren:"Honestly, I get sick one time and suddenly people assume I'm in the grave. I'm old, I get under the weather, that's why I keep a healthy lifestyle. I'm not dying until I reach 122, I tell you."

All five sisters went over to hug him, having not seen him for another year.

Ren:"Congratulations on your marriage, Miku. You look wonderful in that dress."

Miku:"Thank you, grandpa."

Ren:"That's not to say the others don't look great."

The sisters stopped the hug and lined up in front of the old man.

Ren:"Ichika, Nino, Miku, Yotsuba, Itsuki. All five of you look wonderfully mature, yet distinct from one another. Yet, the fact that you're quintuplets still shines. I'm truly blessed to be able to see you like this."

The sisters blushed at his compliments.

Ren:"This is what you were hoping for, is it not, Ebata-san?"

Ebata:"Certainly, sir. To see their growth has been a high point of motivation for me."

The grandpa then turned to Fuutarou.

Ren:"...You have a sharper chin I suppose."

Fuutarou:"Real funny."

Ren:"Haha. At least your eyes have plenty of life in them. You may be an adult, but you've got a lot to learn."

Fuutarou:"I know that. The road of knowledge is never ending."

Ren:"I hope to see how far you can get, if you can catch up to me on that road."

Fuutarou:"Careful, old man. I'll surpass you soon enough and then you'll have to keep up with me."

Ren:"Oh? Then I say-"

Nino:"Is everyone in our family this childish?"

Itsuki:"Our new Father-in-law doesn't boast too much."

Ichika:"He certainly does seem more humble."

Yotsuba:"His love for Raiha-chan must be it."

Miku:"Fufu~ He's more than content to see his children develop into adults."

Ebata:"Sir, we must join the others in the reception hall."

Itsuki:"Ah! That's right! Come on, Grandfather, let us grab a seat."

Ren:"I'm excited. I haven't been to a party since the invention of color televisions!"

Yotsuba:"Really!?"

Ren:"No!"

Ichika:"Grandpa, don't trick the poor girl like that."

Nino:"It's her fault she believed it." [They must never know I believed it too.]

Ren:[These wonderful girls...I don't have much time left, but I'm happy with what I have. Although...I wouldn't mind holding out a little longer for the chance to see my great grandson…]

Itsuki:"Huh?"

Itsuki noticed her grandpa showing a big, hefty smile.

Itsuki:"...Heh heh."

"This way, please."

An attendant came up to the couple to lead them to their place in the hall.

Fuutarou:"We'll be right there."

Miku:"Wait."

Fuutarou:"What's up?"

Miku touched her legs.

Miku:"It seems my legs have been damaged in the great ceremony. If only a big, strong samurai could carry me."

Fuutarou looked around.

Fuutarou:"Were they doing a cosplay party?"

Miku:"I'm talking about you."

Fuutarou:"But you were walking just fine a second ago."

Miku pouted.

Miku:"I'm trying to do something here."

Fuutarou:"I don't know, my arms are already pretty sore."

Miku:"You…"

Miku looked away. As soon as she did, Fuutarou smirked and carried her off her feet.

Miku:"F-Fuutarou!?"

Fuutarou:"These type of things only work if you're surprised."

Miku:"...You big jerk."

Miku put her arms around him as she let him carry her.

Miku:"I'm not heavy, am I?"

Fuutarou:"Why would you be? Right now, it's as if you're floating."

Miku:"Fufu~"

The attendant turned around to see the sight of Fuutarou holding Miku.

"How would you...like to be introduced as?"

Fuutarou/Miku:[There was an obvious pause there.]

But upon processing the question, the couple looked at each other.

Miku:"I think I know."

Fuutarou:"Alright, we'll go with that."

"And please, if you can, not enter like that."

Fuutarou/Miku:"Aww."

Inside the main hall, the guests were putting their gifts for the newly wed couple on the main table. Next to it was another where they would put the cake. Sitting down together were Raiha, Isanari and a distraught Maruo, having been dragged there.

Raiha:"You've been staring at the table for a while, are you that excited for the cake?"

Isanari:"Huh? Hm, I guess I am. It'll be a good test."

Raiha:"Eh?"

At that moment, the girls came in. Some guests, including Isanari's and Kotoha's parents, stood up in shock. Some tried clapping, confused by what they were seeing.

Nino:"Ah...We're the bride's sisters!"

Itsuki:"She'll be here soon with Uesugi-kun!"

Their attempts got the crowd to quiet down and talk about the quintuplets.

"Wow, they really look the same."

"I was wondering why the bride took off her dress."

"And here I was confused as to why someone that looked like Ichika-chan was getting married."

"Right? She looked exactly like Yotsuba-chan."

Yotsuba:"They started talking about us."

Ichika:"I wonder how many students will confuse you for us on their first days."

Itsuki:"I have a suspicion it'll be everyone."

Nino:"Cheer up, Itsuki. You just gotta make them see who you really are."

Itsuki:"Right!"

Ichika:"Wearing a sexy suit can help. Go for that teacher demographic."

Itsuki:"I-I couldn't wear something like that!" [I can't tell them the suit I bought ended up being too tight in the chest area. Ah! I have to get a new one!]

Raiha:"Ichika-chan! Nino-chan! Yotsuba-chan! Itsuki-chan!"

Raiha ran over to the sisters.

Raiha:"I heard you girls were doing something, but I didn't see you at the ceremony!"

Yotsuba:"We were on a balcony above everyone else!"

Raiha:"R-Really?"

Itsuki:"That's where dad was as well. It was the best seat in the house."

Raiha:"Lucky."

Ichika:"I don't know, getting to see the big moment up close would have been nice."

Raiha:"Ehe, I'm still a little flustered. To think big brother had it in him."

Nino:"Hm?"

Nino noticed the attendants coming in one after another.

Nino:"Looks like they're here."

"If we may have your attention."

Every guest in the hall stopped talking and turned their attention to the front. The sisters went and sat down with their dad and Isanari.

"Before we begin the reception properly, we will see the newly wed couple dance in the spotlight. So, please welcome Uesugi Fuutarou and Uesugi Miku."

With that introduction, the couple showed themselves to the crowd. With a few waves and bows, the two held on to each other and began to dance slowly. Throughout the song, they kept with each other perfectly, not skipping each other's beat. For a few minutes, they were truly in their own world.

Nino:"Psst, how long did that take?"

Raiha:"I'm convinced the reason the wedding took a full year after he proposed was so he'd spend the whole year curing his two left feet syndrome."

Ichika:"Miku wasn't easy to train either."

Itsuki:"How'd you do it?"

Ichika:"We Facetimed a lot. She would also send me videos for critique. I was truly the demonic Ichika-sensei for a while."

Yotsuba:"Oh, I wouldn't wish that on anyone."

Ichika:"Did you say something, my apprentice?"

Yotsuba:"N-Nothing, Ichika-sensei."

Isanari:"So, what do you…"

Isanari put his arm around Maruo to ask him what he thought, but he simply saw Maruo fully focused on the couple.

Isanari:"...Never mind."

The two fathers sat down next to each other enjoying the dance. The hall was entranced by the passion on display.

Fuutarou/Miku:[I'm so glad I practiced!]

Takeda:"Oh, he's really doing it!"

Takeda was biting down on his handkerchief.

Tsubaki:"I assume you helped him?"

Takeda nodded fiercely.

Takeda:"It took thousands of falls. Thousands of injuries. Thousands of tears, but we did it!"

Tsubaki:"W-Were you in a war?"

The dance continued for some time, as as the song reached its final chorus, Raiha put her hands on the two fathers.

Raiha:"It's time for you to follow in their footsteps."

Isanari:"Ah, R-Raiha-chan. I don't know if I can top their-"

Maruo:"I appreciate the offer, but I must-"

Raiha tightened her grip on their shoulders.

Raiha:"Dance."

Isanari/Maruo:"..."

The two fathers immediately got up.

Maruo:"We must follow their lead."

Isanari:"You're damn right!"

Itsuki:"Scary…"

With that, the two fathers walked side by side towards the two dancing. Fuutarou and Miku saw them approaching. The moment the song ended, the two separated. Isanari was first, taking Miku's hand while Maruo and Fuutarou watched.

Fuutarou:"Thank you for taking us."

Maruo:"I just did what a father would do."

Fuutarou:"Thanks...Dad."

Maruo:"Geh!"

Fuutarou:"Huh?"

Maruo:"I apologize, I just felt great pain."

Fuutarou:"Please don't."

Maruo:"..."

Fuutarou:"..."

Fuutarou/Maruo:"I'll make her happy!/Well, speak up!"

The two stopped as they stepped over their own words.

Maruo:"I see. You better not lose that drive."

Fuutarou:"Heh."

Maruo:"...Did you bring wine?"

Fuutarou:"Yeah, it's over there."

Maruo:"I shall make use of that later."

Fuutarou:"I didn't know you drink."

Maruo:"I don't."

Fuutarou:"Don't tell me you're trying to get drunk enough to forget everything."

Maruo:"How low do you think of me? I simply...want to get in the festive mood."

Fuutarou:"...Heh. Wanna dance?"

Maruo:"Don't push it."

Fuutarou:"Oh, I'm pushing."

While the groom and father were going on, Miku and Isanari watched a little bit of it.

Miku:"They get along great."

Isanari:"Funny way of doing so."

Miku:"Thank you for all your help, especially recently."

Isanari:"Don't mention it. And hey, don't be so stiff, you're my daughter now!"

Miku:"Fufu~ We'll be in your care."

Isanari:"Is that ready?"

Miku:"Yep, they'll be carrying it here once the dances are over. Thank you for letting me use it."

Isanari:"No problem. You passed the test with flying colors."

Miku:"Test?"

Isanari:"Maybe I've said too much. Ah, the song's about to end."

Isanari let Miku go, signaling Maruo for his turn.

Maruo:"..."

Fuutarou:"Show them a good time."

Maruo:"You just focus on taking care of my daughter."

Fuutarou:"Damn straight."

Maruo began to walk to Miku, before almost being blown away by an excited Isanari picking up Fuutarou and throwing him around.

Isanari:"Let's dance like the old days, Fuutarou!"

Fuutarou:"T-That was when I was a kid!"

Isanari:"You may be twice as big but I'm twice as strong!"

Raiha:"Oh, dad."

Itsuki:"he's just having fun."

Yotsuba:"I want to dance like that!"

Ichika:"We don't want any accidents."

Nino:"Fuu-kun is flying. It's like he's a pair of nunchucks."

Ren:"Hoho, that man has a good arm. Back in my day, we called that the smear."

Yotsuba:"Why was it called that?"

Ren:"Because if they let go, the victim would become a smear on the wall."

Yotsuba:"Eep!"

Nino:"He's clearly joking."

Ren:"..."

Nino:"Y-You're joking, right?"

Ren looked away.

Nino:"A-Answer me!"

As that scene was happening, Maruo and Miku tried ignoring Fuutarou becoming a smear with their own slow dance.

Maruo:"How is it, your day so far?"

Miku:"It's already become my favorite. I can't express how happy I am."

Maruo:"Will you start living with him?"

Miku:"As soon as we can. I still have a year of culinary left."

Maruo:"I see. It won't be my business to tell you what you do when that time comes."

Miku:"Fufu~"

Maruo:"Just don't make me a grandpa too quickly."

Miku:"D-Dad!? Don't pull an Ichika!"

Maruo:"I'm joking."

Miku:"I see-"

Maruo:"I'm old enough, I'm in the grandpa range."

Miku:"D-Dad…Please…" [He sure has softened up as time has passed.]

Maruo:"In any case, I'm happy to see you like this. Your sisters as well, you're making me feel old."

Miku:"It's only because you looked after us."

Maruo:"...Heh. Congratulations on your marriage."

Miku smiled.

Fuutarou:"Dad, p-please…"

Isanari:"Come on, you can handle six more rotations!"

With the dancing over, Fuutarou stumbled to his seat in front of the reception hall. Miku followed suit. With everyone back in position, Fuutarou did his best to reach for the microphone.

Miku:"You can do it!"

Fuutarou gave a quivering thumbs up. Once he got his organs in the right places, the groom could finally find the strength to welcome everyone.

Fuutarou:"T-Thank you all for taking the time out of your busy schedules to come to our wedding reception today. We are truly grateful. We're very happy to be able to hold this ceremony with everyone who has supported us until now. It really has been a long time coming..."

He finished his welcome and bowed to a clapping audience. Before the other speeches could continue, the biggest doors in the hall opened for the big surprise of the party to come in. Towering over everyone, a massive 4 meter tall cake came in making its presence immediately known.

Fuutarou:"What the hell?"

Itsuki:"Look at it!"

Isanari:"Damn, was it really that big?"

Hibari:"Amazing!"

Kari:"How did she even make that?"

Miku:"Fufu~"

"It's time to cut the cake."

As the giant pyramid-like structure came closer, Fuutarou came to a realization.

Fuutarou:"You made that, didn't you?"

Miku:"How could you tell?"

Fuutarou pointed to the frosting.

Fuutarou:"Only you apply the frosting like that."

Miku:"Oh, you can keep track of even the smallest things."

Fuutarou:"Honestly, how long did the owners have to close for that to be made."

Miku:"I made it at a different place."

Fuutarou:"huh? Where?"

Miku pointed down.

Miku:"Right under your house in the bakery."

Fuutarou:"Huh!? But I was living there for the past week."

Miku:"It took a long time, but I think it came out great. It's all about taste, though, so open up."

Miku cut a piece and moved it to Fuutarou.

Miku:"Ahhh."

Without missing a beat, he chomped down.

Fuutarou:"...Yep, that's your baking, all right. Tastes damn good."

Miku:"Glad you like it."

Fuutarou noticed a bit of frosting on his cheek, but as he was about to clean it, he stopped himself once he saw Miku approaching. She cleaned it off with a kiss.

Miku:"Yummy."

Fuutarou blushed.

Fuutarou:"..."

Miku had to stop Fuutarou from slamming his face on the cake to get more frosting on him. As they finished their pieces of cake, the next part of the reception was to begin.

Maeda walked up as the best man and did his best to deliver his speech as well as he could. Despite this, he would stutter here and there which would trigger muffled laughter from Matsui. In return, all this did was make Maeda more nervous.

Takeda:"And we practiced so much too!"

Tsubaki:"I'd say he's doing a fine job."

Maeda:"He truly is a good swallow-"

Takeda spawned a new set of sparkles and threw them at Maeda.

Maeda:"Ow, my eye!"

Takeda:"It's fellow, you pinhead!"

Maeda:"Who you callin a pinhead!?"

With the mood taking a lighter tone, Maeda did his best to finish. With a set of applause, Yotsuba came up.

Fuutarou:"Hm? Did she have a speech ready?"

Miku:"You didn't give her one?"

Fuutarou:"..."

Miku:"..."

Yotsuba:"Hey, people!"

Nino:"Oh, no."

Yotsuba:"I just wanted to say one thing!"

Miku:"Huh?"

Yotsuba:"Fuutarou-kun...Miku...I love both of you! Please enjoy your lives together!"

Miku:"Yotsuba…"

Fuutarou:"Heh."

Ichika went up as well.

Ichika:"I love you too!"

Itsuki waved her arms towards Ichika, who threw the microphone towards her.

Itsuki:"I just want to say I love you as well!"

Nino took the microphone.

Nino:"Jeez! You don't need to be reminded! Of course I love you too, do you even need to ask!"

Miku:"You girls…"

Fuutarou:"Haha, those girls just do whatever they want."

Miku giggled before the girls were placed back into their seats.

Raiha:"If I didn't know any better, I'd say those were your declarations of love."

Nino:"Huh? Who'd still be in love with that guy after so long?"

Ichika:"It's just creepy to think about still having feelings."

Itsuki:"And at his wedding too. No shame whatsoever."

Yotsuba:"Tried that once, did nothing but make my life harder."

As the four sisters nodded in unison, Raiha kept a nervous laugh.

"Haha, well, that was a surprise from the bride's sisters. Now, before we continue with the final part of the reception before the couple goes on to their honeymoon and their future, the newly wedded would like to extend her gratitude to her family."

Miku got up and got hold of the microphone. The crowd was focused on her as she began.

Miku:"To my dad. Thank you for looking after me. I'm glad you became our dad. To my mom in heaven, without you, I wouldn't have been able to become the woman I am now. Even though you aren't here with us anymore, I'll always hold you dear to my heart. To my grandpa, thank you for believing in us. You always gave us your love no matter what."

Miku bowed to her dad and then her grandpa.

Maruo:"I should be thanking you girls."

Ren:"Your mother is no doubt proud."

Miku:"Ichika. Thank you for being the sister we could all rely on. We may have had our rivalries, but I always looked up to you so much. I can't wait to hear your future songs. I'll make sure to go to your concerts and cheer you on until my voice breaks."

Ichika:"Haha. Now, I'm the one blushing."

Miku:"Nino. Thank you for being the sister who would always take charge when the going got rough. We may have argued and bickered a lot, but you never stopped being there when I needed a shoulder to cry on. I can't wait to hear about what crazy new concoctions you come up with."

Nino:"Just watch, I'll change the world of medicine...after my years of learning are done…"

Miku:"Yotsuba. Thank you for being the sister that always gave energy to the mood around us. There were some...complications here and there, but you always helped me from the goodness of your heart. The more I see you on the big screen, the more proud I am that you could achieve your dream."

Yotsuba:"Shishishi! I'll be at the top soon enough!"

Miku:"Itsuki. Thank you for being the sister that always tried to keep us on the right path. I'm sure there were plenty of times you were stumped on how we could move forward, but your willingness to always work hard inspired me so much."

Itsuki:"I like to think that, despite being a teacher, you and the others taught me more than I could expect. I want to pass on that kindness to others that need it."

Miku:"For a long time, I believed that I was lesser than my sisters in every way. But, we're just different. We all have our pros and cons, we help each other in things the other can't solve on their own. We may drift apart in our daily lives, but we'll always be five parts of something big. Thank you for loving me, I'm so glad you were my sisters."

Miku bowed one last time, ending her speech. With that, the main party could begin. Isanari tried to get Maruo to come with him with sparkles in his eyes, only to see that Maruo had already moved to the wine table. With a serving in his hand, he raised it towards the couple and chugged it down.

Ebata:"Oh, my."

Ren:"I thought he had low tolerance."

Ebata:"He does. He's very prone to becoming inebriated."

Isanari:"You saying I'll get to see a party animal?"

Ebata:"I sure hope not."

Maruo turned to see Shimoda.

Maruo:"Shimoda-kun."

Shimoda:"..."

Isanari:"Don't tell me there's still tension."

Shimoda grabbed a bottle and put her hand on Maruo's shoulder.

Shimoda:"Let's drink till we drop!"

She then proceeded to chug it all down in one gulp.

Takebayashi:"Woah! Is that a good idea?"

Yae:"Of course not. We were stranded in Otsu for three days due to her hangover."

Rito:"Don't think we'll get to go home today."

Sanada:"That's a lot of time to party."

Maruo:"I see. Then, I shall not lose."

Ebata:"Oh, it's already started."

Isanari:"Drink! Drink! Drink!"

Nino:"Why are the adults acting like this?"

Yotsuba:"Aren't all adults just big children?"

Ichika:"She's right. Adults go through every day wondering for a purpose like anyone else."

Itsuki:"We never stop learning."

Nino:"That so…? And here we were so worried about growing up."

Itsuki:"Funny how that works."

Irigaku:"A drinking battle sounds fun! Let me join!"

Irigaku's wife facepalmed as the lawyer flew towards the life of the party.

Isanari's and Kotoha's parents looked on.

Kotoha's Father:"How barbaric."

Raiha:"It's fine to let them be free during times like this."

Yotsuba:"So mature!"

Raiha:"I have to be, or else no one will. Especially when dad…"

Itsuki:"When will it happen?"

Raiha:"He hasn't said yet. He said he wants to talk to big brother and Miku-chan first."

Nino:"Hm?"

Hibari:"Let's try out Miku's cake!"

Kuri:"I'm pretty excited to try it myself."

Fuutarou and Miku got all their presents sorted and went through them. A variety of books, games, cooking utensils, guides, stands and more were in there. Once they finished opening them up, the attendants helped in moving them to the car the couple would leave in for their honeymoon. But before that, they greeted many of the guests personally, making sure they knew they were glad they could make it. The party eventually moved outside where the guests could enjoy the weather. In their quest to greet the guests, the couple turned away from the drunk group, hoping for them to calm down later.

Miku:"I've never seen dad drunk."

Fuutarou:"A part of me is afraid of what he'll do."

In the middle of it all, Isanari got a call.

Isanari:"Oh, they're here."

Maruo stumbled over.

Maruo:"Get back here, you coward. H-How come you can still see only one of me?"

Isanari:"I have a high tolerance, Maruo-kun."

Maruo:"Oh...Oh, my head hurts. Bring me more."

Raiha:"Father-in-law, I don't think that's a good idea. Huh?"

Shimoda:"Bring me more!"

Takebayashi:"Shimoda-san, I think that's enough. Huh?"

Raiha and Takebayashi looked at each other.

Raiha:"Sure sucks having to keep them in check, huh?"

Takebayashi:"You're telling me."

Isanari walked towards the road and looked to the horizon. Eventually, he saw a group of dots making their way there.

Isanari:"Damn, they actually got the whole squad!"

Before long, dozens of motorcycles got the attention of everyone. All of them had flags and banners flowing in the wind. The banners were congratulating the couple on their marriage.

Miku:"Woah, so much last minute support."

Fuutarou:"What's that about...Wait, could it be?"

Isanari put his arm around Fuutarou.

Isanari:"That's right! Say hello to your mother's old gang!"

The group of motorcycles surrounded the church before the men riding them stopped and waved. Fuutarou waved back.

Fuutarou:"How'd you get a hold of them?"

Isanari:"He'll never admit it, but my new brother-in-law over there helped me with a bunch of contacts."

Fuutarou turned to see Shimoda dragging Maruo by the neck.

Fuutarou:"Is that so?"

Kotoha's Father:"Isanari! What is the meaning of this!? Don't tell me you want to make Fuutarou a delinquent like you and Kotoha were-"

Isanari put his finger over the father's mouth.

Isanari:"I would greatly appreciate it if you could shut up for once in your life at my son's wedding."

Kotoha's Father:"Geh!"

Miku:"Fufu~ Fuutarou's dad can get scary too."

The group of men approached the couple, all were in their mid-thirties wearing appropriate suits.

"So this is our leader's kid?"

"Why didn't you tell us sooner? Only now when he's getting married do we get to meet him."

Isanari:"Everyone split up after high school, and couldn't do much about that."

"I guess so, it's kinda hard to become a delinquent. We all had to get jobs at some point."

"Doesn't he look handsome? And he's got a cute bride as well."

Miku:"Good to meet you."

Fuutarou:"So you guys knew my mom even before dad did."

"Yep, she was a real badass!"

"We were so happy to see her graduate!"

Isanari:"In any case, enjoy yourselves. I'm sure Kotoha would be happy that you guys are here."

"Right!"

As the group joined the party in earnest, Fuutarou looked to Isanari.

Fuutarou:"Just what other things are you doing behind the scenes?"

Isanari:"Oh? Do you really want to know?"

Fuutarou:"Eh? Is there actually more?"

Isanari puffed up his chest.

Isanari:"If you must know, I haven't just spent the last few years doing nothing. And especially soon, I'll be doing far more."

By this point, the other sisters and Raiha came over.

Isanari:"I'm planning on giving Miku the bakery."

Fuutarou/Miku:"Huh!?"

Raiha:"Ah, just in time."

Fuutarou:"Why?"

Isanari:"Why not? If it wasn't for all of you, it would have stayed dirty as all hell. Besides, I know it would be in good hands. When Miku baked her cake, I checked out how her progress was going, and to see her trying so hard, in the place your mother and I used to work, brought a tear to my eye."

Miku:"Dad…"

Isanari turned away.

Isanari:"We wanted to make people happy with our baking. That dream took a long break, but I know Miku will be able to take it even further than before once she finishes her culinary school."

Fuutarou:"...You and your tricks. Miku's baking will bring truckloads of people, I guarantee it!"

Isanari:"Heh. As for you, you can have the apartment."

Fuutarou:"I see, that's my side of the-excuse me what now?"

Isanari:"I've been rising up the ranks in my job, and they want me to travel around Japan for future assignments, travel fees and living expenses paid for. So, you can have it, Fuutarou."

Fuutarou:"...Huh...I appreciate the thought, but I've already made plans to go with Miku for her last year in culinary…What about Raiha? She's still in school."

Fuutarou turned to Miku.

Miku:"If you want, you can live with Raiha."

Fuutarou:"But…"

Raiha stepped in.

Raiha:"He brought it up with me a while back. I think he's doing a great job but still I have school so I was worried about having to change. I did entertain the idea of living with my big brother, but..."

She then went and grabbed Itsuki's hand.

Raiha:"That's when we came up with the idea that I would stay with Itsuki in the sisters' apartment for that year."

Itsuki:"I've been living there by myself for that time and I wouldn't mind."

Raiha:"I thought it'd be fine to let you and Miku-chan be happy there. I'd just be getting in the way."

Fuutarou relaxed a bit.

Fuutarou:"I...see. Itsuki's not the worst adult in the world."

Itsuki:'That doesn't sound like a genuine compliment…"

Raiha:"But that's only until I leave school! When I graduate…"

Raiha then grabbed Yotsuba's hand.

Raiha:"I'm going to travel with Yotsuba!"

Yotsuba:"Yeah!"

Fuutarou:"...Oh."

Fuutarou's face was encased in shadow despite it being bright outside.

Yotsuba:"Fuutarou-kun, I am an adult!"

Fuutarou:"Could have fooled me."

Fuutarou put his hand behind his head.

Fuutarou:"I guess Raiha is mature enough to make these decisions…"

Raiha:"We'll come visit as often as we can. So please don't feel sad."

Fuutarou:"...Heh, alright. Miku and I will be waiting."

Raiha hugged her brother.

Miku:"I apologize for all the trouble."

Isanari:"Don't worry, it's what I want."

Raiha:"Please look after my brother."

Miku blushed.

Miku:"I will."

Nino:"So you're getting your own bakery."

Miku:"Will you help me out with some recipes?"

Nino blushed.

Nino:"D-Don't read my mind like that."

Ichika:"Ah, it's the quintuplet power!"

Yotsuba:"I wanna read minds too!"

Itsuki:"Oh, if only."

The reception would reach its final moments. Shimoda and Maruo would continue to try and topple the drinking king Isanari.

Raiha:"*sigh* Being a drinking king shouldn't be a compliment. Shouldn't you stop your old boss?"

Ebata:"Hoho, I must say, it's quite fun seeing Dr. Nakano like this."

Takebayashi:"Shimoda's still going…"

Raiha:"...I guess it's fine for one day."

The old gang were catching up with one another about what happened the last two decades, being joined by Ichika's band who had a lot of the same tastes. Kiku was trying to hook up her father with another woman, having been inspired by the wedding Irigaku was still babying Rito, Yae and Sanada much to their displeasure. The parents were a little annoyed but Maruo's parents couldn't help but get in the mood even with their frail bodies.

Ren:"Amateurs, this is how you dance."

Nino especially turned away from that group.

Nino:"I don't want to see that anymore."

The store owners were talking with Fuutarou and Miku.

Kari:"Your own bakery, huh? We'll have to step up our game if such a big competitor is joining the fray."

Miku:"I look forward to it."

Hibari:"Here's all the pictures I took! And this one is the big moment!"

Hibari showed a picture of their kiss.

Fuutarou:"Oh!...Can I have this one?"

Hibari:"I've already made copies!"

Kari/Miku:"Ehh…"

Takeda and Maeda would hang out with the man of the hour.

Maeda:"It's all about enjoying your time with her."

Takeda:"I see, I see."

Fuutarou:"That happens every day, thank you."

Maeda:"Good! And then…"

Finally, the sisters were enjoying their final moments together.

Nino:"Well, can you tell?"

Yotsuba:"I feel like I saw a bunch of numbers for a second."

Nino:"Yeah, that happens."

Miku:"What are you doing?"

Itsuki:"Trying to read each other's minds!"

Miku:"Hm…"

Ichika:"Want to read mine, Miku?"

Yotsuba:"Oh, mine too!"

Itsuki:"Same here."

Nino:"Go on then."

The four slightly bowed in front of Miku, who simply smiled.

Miku:"You're congratulating me."

Yotsuba:"Correct!"

Nino:"Was it too easy?"

Itsuki:"Haha."

Ichika:"The mood did call for it."

Miku:'Then, can you read my mind?"

Nino:"Is there something besides Fuu-kun, bread and shoguns in there?"

Miku:"Maybe if you look hard enough."

Miku leaned forward with a smile and a blush. The girls didn't even have to try to get the answer. At the same time, they gave a response.

"You're happy that we're quintuplets!"

Miku:"That's right!"

…

"The bride and groom will now make their exit."

It was time for the reception to end. Fuutaoru and Miku walked hand in hand from the church doors to their limousine. Carrying a bouquet of flowers picked with the help of Raiha, they would make their way past all the cheering. Once they got there, it was time for Miku to throw the bouquet. She leaned forward and closed her eyes, throwing it as hard as she could. As it flew through the air, the crowd could only watch as it gently landed right on someone's arms.

Raiha:"Ah! I got it."

Isanari:"NOOOOOOOO!"

Maruo:"And I'm told I overreact."

Yotsuba:"You're getting married!"

Nino:"Just gotta make sure it's someone that's worthy for her."

Ichika:"We can't let some nobody approach her."

Itsuki:"We'll save you!"

Raiha:"E-Ehh?"

Miku:"Fufu~ Isn't it great?"

Fuutarou:"NOOOOOOO!"

Miku:"...Like father, like son."

The couple finally entered the limousine and drove off to their honeymoon and their future together. Miku held on to his arm, and he could feel her heartbeat. He proceeded to put her hand on his chest, letting her hear as well. As the quiet ride continued, the couple stayed silent, knowing how they felt was already being conveyed. This was the story of how a boy and a girl surpassed their limits, overcame their struggles, and at the end of the day, found true happiness with each other. The life of the dumb quintuplet Nakano Miku, now Uesugi Miku, and the poor overacheiving student that was hired to tutor a set of dumb quintuplets, Uesugi Fuutarou.

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