They originally thought the night was over, but as a figure rushed out to block their path, they realized the night was far from over.
Totsuka, reeking of alcohol, burst out from the side, blocking their way.
She had changed back into her casual clothes, but the blush on her face was still there, and she was still groggy when walking and speaking, clearly not yet sober.
But even so... she had to reclaim her Master!
"I could tolerate what happened before... but what are you doing now, death!?"
Totsuka's appearance clearly exceeded their expectations. Since Totsuka was here, it meant that everyone else was present, not a single one missing... He had never told them his upcoming itinerary.
There was only one possibility...
Yuta was furious, but it was clear that Totsuka needed to be dealt with first.
"It seems... I still can't give Master to you, death... It's up to me..."
As Totsuka spoke, she grabbed her whip and was about to charge at the two, but Nibutani, who was behind her, stopped her in time and pulled her back.
Nibutani held Totsuka tightly by the chest, using her larger build to pull Totsuka back, letting Totsuka struggle in her arms.
Seeing that Nibutani and Totsuka had both been exposed, the others could no longer hide. They all emerged from the cabin and came before Yuta and Rikka.
"What... are you doing?"
Yuta was a bit annoyed... So, he had been live-streaming the entire time?
Nibutani and the others were also a bit embarrassed. Following someone was inherently... They weren't informed by Fang Wuwei, as Yuta had guessed; instead, they had taken the Totsukami family's car and followed on their own accord.
They didn't even know Fang Wuwei was on this ship. Nibutani even felt sorry for him... If he had been there, he would have taken a few photos of the two, no matter what.
However, the naturally naive Koushou still smiled, thinking Yuta was just asking why they knew the two were there, and she kindly began to explain.
"Totsuka has been making a fuss about coming to find you..."
Isshiki Makoto also chimed in, feeling a bit sorry for his buddy this time.
"Actually, we had all agreed to just secretly watch from the side and not come up to disturb you..."
But now it seemed they had been disturbed, because Yuta appeared to be somewhat angry.
"Since you're all here, where's Wuwei?"
Yuta looked around, didn't see Fang Wuwei's shadow, and felt a chill in his heart, a bad premonition...
When it came to this, Ikenouchi Maki got excited. She had been watching for a long time.
"Me!! Me me me, I know!"
Ikenouchi Maki raised her hand, exceptionally excited, and then, under everyone's curious gaze, extended her finger and pointed to the other side of the ship.
Following the direction of Ikenouchi Maki's finger, everyone saw the familiar figure hidden behind the crowd, looking over. At this moment, Fang Wuwei had a smile on his face and waved to everyone in greeting.
But it was very strange; Fang Wuwei was by himself, with nothing empty beside him.
Ikenouchi Maki felt extremely puzzled, shouting in confusion in her heart, but soon she felt her hair stand on end... She saw a hint of danger in her Master's smile.
Everyone waved in greeting, only Totsuka, who had been in Nibutani's arms, stared intently at Yuta and Rikka's clasped hands, her cheeks puffed out in anger, her face gloomy, and her hands gripping her whip, beginning to swing it to build momentum.
She wanted to fight!
"Give Master... back to me, death...
Thunderous Warhammer!!"
Totsuka grabbed her whip, swung it, and charged forward.
The sudden attack and Totsuka's furious charge, combined with Nibutani's relaxed state, meant Nibutani couldn't hold her back. Yet, she couldn't let go of Totsuka immediately and was dragged towards the two by the wildly advancing Totsuka, screaming.
The sandbag shot straight for Yuta's face. Totsuka vowed to make Yuta pay, but Rikka, who was beside him, easily caught it, pulling off a cool move.
"Leave it to me, I'll take care of Yuta..."
Before she could finish her sentence, Totsuka's other whip reached for Yuta. Seeing the two still showing affection, Totsuka exploded with fury.
But Nibutani, who was behind her, was no pushover. As Rikka defended against Totsuka's attack, Nibutani suddenly exerted force, slamming her feet down, and began to pull back with Totsuka in her arms.
However, due to their unstable center of gravity, the two fell backward directly, and Rikka and Yuta were also pulled apart to the sides.
Fortunately, the two had not let go of each other the entire time. Their intertwined hands kept Yuta and Rikka from separating. Yuta even used the momentum to pull Rikka into his arms, leaning against the railing, embracing her tightly.
The shy pair felt the warmth in their embrace, but quickly separated.
They had just heard a loud "smooch" sound...
Turning their heads, they saw Totsuka and Nibutani, who had fallen due to their unstable center of gravity, lying face to face on the ground.
Totsuka's hat had fallen to the side. She was sprawled on top of Nibutani, while the three dazed Koushou stood beside them, staring blankly at the two, who had just done something they never expected on the ground.
The two had kissed, and this pair, in name and fact, was faster than Yuta and Rikka.
Clearly, the two hadn't reacted yet. They lay stunned on the ground for several seconds before Totsuka, her face red, suddenly scrambled to her feet.
Her alcohol had been scared out of her. She covered her mouth and pointed at Nibutani, who was equally red-faced.
"You... what are you doing, death?!"
"I'm the one who wants to ask that question!!"
Nibutani never expected that after being Rikka's strategist for the entire Christmas, she herself would accomplish what Rikka couldn't...
The humiliated Nibutani and Totsuka began to squabble on the ground. Totsuka's whip constantly struck Nibutani, and Nibutani, not to be outdone, immediately began to wrestle with Totsuka...
Yuta and the others were dumbfounded, while Fang Wuwei, not far away, was amused.
Fang Wuwei put down his phone, looked at the high-definition photos inside, whistled, and his face was full of joy.
"That's how it should be, things should develop like this~~"
Fang Wuwei looked at a tall female not far away, a smile on his face.
"Right, Toka-nee?"
"You're quite interested in others."
Toka Takanashi, with her long black hair, came to Fang Wuwei's side, looking at the scenery outside, but constantly fiddling with her phone.
"Don't say that, aren't you also very interested?"
"I'm just getting some leverage, just in case. Send me a copy of the photo."
"Understood~"
He unhesitatingly sent the photos on his phone to Toka's phone via email. Toka picked it up and glanced at it... It was very high-definition, and the poses were perfect. She nodded in satisfaction.
As expected of high-tech.
"Remember, you didn't see me tonight."
"Understood~~"
Toka got what she wanted and left, leaving only Fang Wuwei leaning against the railing, enjoying the sea breeze.
"Who was that just now?"
Not long after, a tender voice sounded from behind. Fang Wuwei turned around and saw a short-haired female approaching with two hot drinks.
Fang Wuwei smiled, took the drink, and took a small sip.
"That was Toka-nee, and also, look at this... and this..."
Fang Wuwei eagerly pulled out his phone, opened his photo album, and showed the female the good things he had just photographed: Rikka and Yuta, and even Totsuka and Nibutani.
"...You're quite invested in other people's relationships."
"Of course. Yuta and them falling in love is saving the world."
The female spoke sourly, unhappily cupping her hands around the drink and taking a sip. Her hands were a bit cold.
"What about your own?"
Fang Wuwei was silent for a moment, then extended his large hand and rubbed the female's head.
"You're still too young. We'll talk about romance when you grow up."
Kuzuha extended her small foot and gently kicked Fang Wuwei.
"I'm only three years younger than you!"
...............
And so, Christmas passed peacefully.
The ship docked, and everyone disembarked with the flow of people, chattering.
Koushou and Isshiki Makoto, there was simply no hope of them getting together.
Yuta and Rikka, there was progress, but not much.
Only...
The few of them turned their gaze towards the two females who were standing back to back. The two merely glanced at each other, and Totsuka's fur bristled.
"You just looked at me with a lewd gaze, death!!"
Totsuka, her face red, rushed forward to confront Nibutani. Her heart was far from calm, and she desperately needed someone to talk to.
Nibutani's heart was also in turmoil. She never expected that it would just... happen like that...
The two started bickering again, while Yuta and Isshiki Makoto stood by, watching the show.
Until he saw Fang Wuwei coming off the ship, holding his younger sister's hand, his face darkened.
Just now, he had only seen Fang Wuwei alone and still held some hope, but now it was...
"Ah... Brother..."
"Kuzuha!"
Yuta walked up and pulled Kuzuha away from Fang Wuwei, his eyes full of wariness towards Fang Wuwei, his face etched with hostility.
This blondie!! Bastard!!
Fang Wuwei, however, scratched his head with a smile, showing no remorse.
"How did you get here?"
"By taxi."
"You left early just for this?!"
"What else?"
"You brought Kuzuha out so late, and my parents didn't scold you?"
"Your mother said it was fine if it was me, and your father agreed too. They trust me."
Looking at the still-grinning Fang Wuwei, Yuta's veins popped out on his hands... His fists hardened.