3rd POV

Brec grins evily as she places a mistletoe on the front door. Most of the gang had left to go shopping for dinner tonight. While Brec and Mahiru were left to prepare dinner.

Mahiru had decided to prepare the pots and pans and set out the plates so they would be ready to set the table.

Brec on the other hand, had decided to set up the seating arrangement. Together both her and Mahiru had decided to cook. Brec also had to hide the eggs from Subaru. Or else everyone will have nothing but eggs for not only breakfast. But lunch and dinner. What? The man loves eggs. Y'all should know that already.

Brec smiles as she places the last mistletoe in place. Mahiru tilts her head in confusion as too what Brec is doing.

"Brec-Chan?"
"Hm?"
Brec hums in response.

"What are you doing?"
"Oh? I'm just...... Trying to put in the Christmas mood!"
Brec says while smiling sweetly.

"Well.... How come you didn't put one for me and Nozomu-Kun?"
Mahiru says staring down at her foot while twirling it. A small blush on her cheeks.

Brec lightly giggles.
"There's really no point for you two. You're both engaged right?"

Mahiru doesn't reply. Rather she shyly nods her head. Brec studies Mahiru. She wears a red and green Christmas "ugly" sweater with black tights and pale pink shoes. Her hair is tied to the left side.

"Well then my point is proven."
Brec smiles widely. While a small smile makes it's way to Mahiru's lips.

Before Mahiru can reply, the door opens and both of the girls attentions are dragged to the sound of the door opening.

"We're back!" Asahi shouts. Holding up some plastic bags.
"And we got eggs~!"
Subaru shouts too.

Brec groans. But her face of disappointment soon becomes happy as she sees that Subaru and Yume are walking in with their arms linked.

"Awwwww. You two look like a married couple."
"Well that's what we'll be one day. So we might as well start early." Subaru replies casually which causes Yume to turn red.

Subaru looks at Yume and gives her a bright smile while Asahi and Sora hand Brec the plastic bags. As Mahiru and Brec cook, Yume walks in rolling her sleeves up.

"Onee-Chan. It's me and Mahiru-Chan's turn to cook."
"But I wanna help."
Yume says while pouting.

Brec and Mahiru giggle a bit while Brec hands Yume some plates.

"Well then you can set up the table. I was gonna do it but there's too much to cook for Mahiru-Chan all alone. Anyway dinners almost ready."
"Aye Sir!"
Yume shouts while saluting. Brec giggles as Yume's action reminds her of Happy from Fairy Tail.

Brec smiles at her teachnially little sister/twins action. She drags her attention back to the food. But this time strikes a conversation with Mahiru.

"Where and how did you learn to cook Mahiru-Chan?"
Brec asks. Still keeping her attention on the chicken but listening to Mahiru's reply at the same time.

"From my mom and sister honestly. Also. I've been meaning to ask. Why did you cut your hair Brec-Chan? I'm not saying it doesn't look good. It looks awesome but still."
"That's ahh.... For a semi-personal reason. Anyway. Speaking of hair. What do you think of Lily's?"

Mahiru smiles.
"I think it fits her better than her long hair honestly."
"Same...."

Mahiru doesn't say anything. Rather. She stares down at the food.

"Um Mahiru-Chan? You're um. You're burning the food!"
"Huh? Oh!? Sorry!"

As Brec places the chicken onto a big plate she stares at Mahiru worried.
"You seam distracted. Is everything alright."

Mahiru doesn't reply. She stares blankly at the food while placing it onto another bigger plate.

"..... It's just.... You're gonna give birth soon right Brec-Chan?"

Brec slowly nods her head. Trying her best not to say,"Isn't it obvious?!"

"Well.... I'm told it hurts.... Alot....."
"Mahiru-Chan if you're telling me that you're pregnant so help me I will--"
"N--No I'm not! Well.... Not yet at least....."

Brec looks at Mahiru. Concerned.

"Mahiru..... What's wrong?"
"It's just that..... Nozomu's family owns a big company. And because he's a male. He's expected to produce the next heir to the company after himself. And since I will be marrying into the Igarashi family. I'm also expected to be the one to contine the blood line for..... Obvious reasons.... It's..... Alot for me to carry on my shoulders....."

Brec doesn't reply. Rather she thinks her words through. When she's finished thinking she says.

"....... Mahiru-Chan..... Do you love Nozomu-Kun?"

A gigantic blush appears on Mahiru's face. But she still smiles while having a lovingly face.

"Yes..... I really do.... After Yume left.... I honestly started talking to him more. And the more I did..... The more I..... Felt nervous around him... The more I wanted to hug him and..... Everything......"

Brec smiles at Mahiru.
"You're so hopelessly in love Mahiru."

Mahiru looks at Brec worried.
"I--Is that a bad thing!?"

Brec giggles.
"No. Of course not! In fact.... I think it's a wonderful thing..... From what I can tell..... Is that the girls who are always head over heels for a boy they love. Make the most patient and loving wives."

Mahiru smiles gently.
"That's exactly the kind of wife I wanna be."
(Same Mahiru. Same.)

Brec smiles at Mahiru. Until their attention is dragged to the door when an impatient Asahi is knocking on the side the wall.

"Are y'all done yet? We're starving."

The two girls giggle and nod their heads.
"Hai Onii-Chan."

As Brec walks out of the kitchen. Mahiru follows her closely behind until Asahi gently touches his little sister's shoulder.

"I think you'll also make a wonderful wife Onee-Chan. Maybe one of the best ones that will ever exist."

Mahiru stares at her older brother for a few seconds but then smiles.

"I hope your right. Love you big bro."
"Love you too little sis. Now hurry up and put the food down! I'm starving!"

Mahiru giggles and leaves the kitchen with Asahi trailing behind her.