✪ 4th Wall! The Mistake In Time! ✪

[loyal_cube]

There is apparently anther gentleman who looks like me with the same name... but we're not the same person. I'm not sure how to distinguish us apart except he is a bit taller than I and is wearing a blue suit.

Sorry for any confusion.

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[hop_toit_udonge]

You neglected to mention how handsome he is.

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[loyal_cube]

W-what?

[loyal_cube]

[He freezes before melting into a smile and near tears]

Eirin-sensei!

[hop_toit_udonge]

Now now, there's no need for that level of formality, Cube.

[loyal_cube]

[That stops him another step]

Formality? But I've always called you that... haven't I?

[hop_toit_udonge]

You were an apprentice then... You are a doctor now.

[loyal_cube]

W-W-What? B-But-

You've only left a few weeks ago, Sensei. I-I can't be a doctor. I still have a lot to learn!

[hop_toit_udonge]

So did I when I first took up the mantle so long ago. I didn't come to where I am now without a bit of trial by fire. I also wouldn't say this with such confidence were I not certain you are ready.

[loyal_cube]

[Teary eyed]

I-I still look up to you...

... s-so even though you're back, I-I won't be your apprentice? How should I address you now?

[hop_toit_udonge]

Mm... speak the name on your heart, Cube. I think that will be appropriate.

-You can call her "mom". Just this once.-

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[loyal_cube]

Name... in my heart?

2/4

[loyal_cube]

B-but...

3/4

[loyal_cube]

I-If it's really okay...

[loyal_cube]

O-Okasan...

... because we're family, right?

[hop_toit_udonge]

-There is... a moment. A pause of sorts. It extends far beyond a normal moment, though. It wasn't just time that was at a still. The moment that word sunk in... and it had much to sink through, something just... froze

[loyal_cube]

[Every second crawls by. More and more worry fills the demon. Did he go too far? The arms around him only confuses his ideas more. Was she Happy?

But she's crying.

Quicker than Eirin, Cube wraps his arms around Eirin]

It's alright. I don't have to call you Okasan if you don't wish me to.

[Even though, in his heart, Cube wants nothing more than to live in Eientei with her, Reisen, Kaguya, and Tewi. There really was no better word for how he felt towards Eirin. After all, if Reisen was like a daughter than he would be her son. It made sense to him but perhaps he was wrong. Maybe he crossed some line.

He didn't want To see Eirin cry for any reason. Not when his heart is so happy to see her. His hug tightens.]

I'm sorry.