Greetings.

Coming up next is the "Second D-Day" arc. After "Second D-Day," Miyuki will start to make his appearance.

If my MC acts like a Mary Sue in any way or if there are any mistakes (grammar, story plot holes, etc.), TELL ME IMMEDIATELY! Thank you!

"" - speech

italics - memory

[ ] - thoughts

Disclaimer: I do not own Diamond no Ace.

D-Day (5)

Panic flickered on her aunt's face. "I..."

"You are under arrest for aiding in the murder of Shuugo and Ayame Tsukimukai." The police investigator cuffed her.

"Wait! I only gave orders to steal items! I don't have anything to do with the killing! My husband just told me to let him go with the thief! I swear that I didn't know anything! I was just following his orders!" Frustrated tears sprouted from the corner of her eyes. The investigator ignored her pleas and took her out of the room with a couple of other officers.

"Nami-sama, do not worry about those two. Your aunt will most likely get a life sentence for being an accomplice in the murders. Nevertheless, I will definitely give them the most fitting punishment for their actions that even you would agree upon." The female prosecutor announced before following after the police.

"Nami, if your uncle and aunt cannot pay off the promissory note, who will pay it off?" Uncle finally let go of her as he sat down.

She gave him a small smile. "Why isn't it obvious?"

He stared at her blankly. "No."

"Even though my aunt and uncle never read the note carefully, the note actually has a tiny message at the bottom. Don't worry, uncle. It'll be taken care of soon. I'll let you know as soon as it's done."

He pat her head gently. "Alright. I suppose you'll be talking to Himon now about his situation?"

"Yes." She nodded.

"I'll stand outside until you finish talking to him." Uncle sighed. "I suppose I should have cleaned out my apartment before this."

"In two weeks, I'll be able to go home, so you'll just have to stay clean for two weeks. I'm sure you can handle it, uncle."

He sighed loudly. "I hope Himon won't judge me."

"He won't." Nami smiled knowingly.

The moment she said that, Himon entered the room and asked. "Where's mother?"

"Come over here, Himon." Nami patted the spot on her bed gently. He jumped up and handed her the orange juice. "Thank you."

"You're welcome!" His dazzling smile broke her heart; she momentarily wondered if she made the right choice.

[Perhaps, he'll hate me after this.]

"Himon, your mother and father are gone forever. They are not coming back." She whispered to him.

"W-why? Did I do something bad? I was being good!" Tears gathered at the corner of his big innocent eyes.

"No, it's never your fault, Himon." Her hands held his cheeks as she locked eyes with him. "I sent them away because they did something bad - something that could not be forgiven. Do you blame me?"

He paused, absorbing her words. He then shook his head. "Then where will I go?"

"Himon will be adopted by uncle, but you will live with me once I leave the hospital. Would you like that?" Nami smoothed out the soft locks of his hair.

He knitted his eyebrows in concentration before breaking out into a delighted expression. "I would!"

"I thought you would be against it. Don't you hate me for sending away your parents from you forever?" She asked in a sad tone.

He shook his head. "Mother might be my mother and father might be my father, but they were always mean to me. Cousin has always been nice to me, so I like cousin better!"

"Then for new beginnings, can I get a hug from Himon?" She opened her arms wide for him.

His cheeks flushed as he jumped into her embrace. She held him securely and touched his hair carefully. "I'll always protect you, Himon. Always..."

[Become happy, my dear cousin. That is my only wish for you.]

He struggled to find his words before saying, "I will also protect cousin!" His light voice carried a warmth that she treasured.

"Thank you..." She whispered in his ear. Uncle pat them both on the head.

I think Himon is really adorable. Is it just me? Haha

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