It was a sunny day, but to the twins the day was definitely dark. Eriya and Naria, clad in black, managed to make it to the funeral. The Daishiba family had chosen to have American ceremonies, because Hikari's boyfriend was American. Her father was asked to give the eulogy, and Naria managed to make it through. When she went up to the casket, she placed one of her spare swords she had used when she still was with the Zaibach forces.

"Hikari Daishiba, you lived with the sword, and you'll be buried with the sword. Farewell, brave swordswoman."

She walked away, and sat down again.

The pair carpooled with someone else to the gravesite, and they got through the ceremony. But Hikari's boyfriend Jack had one more thing to say.

"I know I am American and I'm not very good with public speaking, especially in front a group this size. But I think I need to read this."

He pulled out a piece of paper and unfolded it, and read it.

"Saying Hikari was a beautiful woman is an understatement. Kari was so beautiful, her beauty spread to those around her. I hope that after she is buried, the cherry trees that are in this place drink the never-ending beauty from her body so that when the sakura bloom again, they will be the most beautiful cherry trees in the entire country. This way she can still amaze us with her beauty even from beyond the grave."

Everyone was speechless at what Jack had said. Naria was actually amazed at the beautiful words he had spoken.

But eventually the ceremony ended and everyone was leaving to go home.

"Do you feel better, Naria?" Eriya asked.

"I think so. It was a bittersweet goodbye."

"Just like when we left Merle with Van Fanel?"

"That wasn't nearly as tragic."

"Well, I'm glad you feel better. Let's go get some lunch."