I thought long and hard about this one. But I have a big and good finale to top it all.

We gave Miku her confidence, had Nino less bitchy, made Fuutaro more likeable, and did everything I had to do.

That, and for Nino fans in canon I have a surprise for you. For the others, please don't hate me.

Enjoy.

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For many graduation is a feeling of relief. For Miku and her sisters outside of Itsuki who was heading to another university nearby to pursue her dream of being a teacher. But mostly it was a relief factor. Working all of this way to get to the main goal of graduating. Then doing whatever is in their best interest moving forward here. Miku cleaned herself really nice and even put a little bit of makeup on for photos. Something that wasn't typically her things. But her with Ichika's help with the girls were going to have a great day to be proud of.

As for others there was a new beginning. (FN), Fuutaro, and Itsuki were in a small window of having a little time off before going back to school. University isn't easy and neither is having a job. Try both at age eighteen. But a little less troubling when you sell the place to a friend and then that friend has a rich father with an agreement to put everything together nicely. Which for four of them, this was a dream come true. 

In the light of everything happening, there was a new couple. Which was good for everyone. Nino really dropped her guard and started to focus on herself. All she had done over the past few months was just get better and better. Then it came to a point to where both her and Fuutaro started to understand one another. He had to be forward but less vague and Nino had to realize she needed a significant other that was smart and instead of being cool, being smart and caring. 

The main person watching all of this go down was Makia. In the audience in the graduation crowd he was sitting next to Eito and Aria. Something that seemed impossible at the time. 

Let me review. As the butler of an entrepreneur right after he hit a low salary and working nearly 50-80 hours a week I have been full circle of everything. (FN) his son and his marriages. It brings me great pleasure to say that the second married couple are straightening things out again. Lady Aria just like I told her when she asked me years ago was not thinking clearly. With Master Eito divorced for a third time, Aria just recently moved in the home and will be working. Where? I say, it's quite lovely.

As Master (FN) was up to the stage and walked for graduation I just knew that everything had now fallen into place. The school he was attending, the business he was creating as his father was going to pay him like a regular manager, and then the ones working for him. He accomplished everything so far. Even getting his girlfriend and her sisters to graduate with the help of Fuutaro.  But then young Master had his new role that was going to be more difficult. Mainly because of time. The restaurant.

I remember like it was yesterday that I was the first customer at Kazoku that the Masters had opened up. A café with the atmosphere of being welcomed right at home. It was interesting seeing (FN) form into a new role of college student and manager. And the starts were interesting as well. 

I had my breakfast I usually had in the morning as I had to round trip to prepare for. Master Eito, Lady Aria, and Master (FN) would bustle in at the table and eat breakfast and we would all head to the garage. Master Eito in his car to drive to work. For the other two, to work. 

One thing that separated Aria and Eito was time. Eito was still in the phase of where there were certain projects that needed a close eye. His anxiety was up and still made time for (FN). But Aria wanted more time. Which I understand needs to be more than a kiss good morning and night with sharing the bed. But now, Aria has something to ease her mind. Her and Eito are home at the same time. I drop her and (FN) off at the cafe and circle around the home to clean and tidy up. Then I have a break for a few hours. I'm on call for a good majority of the day as everyone is gone. Aside that, call it half retirement. 

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Presently the boys were looking over everything in the café. It was about to open and they had a Communications class to get to and that followed up with a separation. One had Statistics as the other Short Story . Aria was getting coffee ready for guests to come in as she saw (FN) and Fuutaro bustling. Making sure they had ingredients, clean restrooms, supplies to clean, and all equipment working. When everything was off of the check list it was time for their class. 

(FN) hugged Miku from behind as she just had put her apron on. "Love you. See you soon." Kissed her on the cheek and went to hug Aria goodbye. 

Fuutaro grabbed his backpack. "I'll be back before lunch."

"Don't rush out too fast. I love you." Nino was putting butter in a pan.

"I won't." Fuutaro put his backpack on and took one step towards the door.

"Excuse me." Nino turned to him and crossed her arms. "I said I love you." She smirked.

Fuutaro smiled. "Come here." He walked over to Nino and gave her a kiss. "Be back soon. Two classes and coming straight here."

"I won't miss you too much." Nino smiled and went right back to the pan. 

People were going to start coming in as Aria was flipping the sign to open. Letting everyone know that the best breakfast and lunch café around is ready to serve the block's best coffee and goods. Just like being at their home or office. Coffee hot and fresh, great food options, and just like it's name, had the family vibes. Even if Aria wasn't there. 

There are sometimes where I go in as a regular customer. At times the street has meter parking. A token or two won't kill me to sit inside to have a second breakfast before heading back to the building. Or better yet, just see how much everything has grown. Aria a better person and became the mother again that (FN) needed in his life. Then the sisters that used to fight all the time to working right next to each other as teammates. Aria is playing mediator at all. 

The air, the energy, and something that that part of the neighborhood needed. With the month of opening (FN) seemed to be right. It was early, but the early signs were there as long as they could keep it up. Good energy, comfort food, and a nice place for everyone to hangout, work, or have a chat. There was nothing else like it around.

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It was getting at closing time as there was a slight change of plans. While the café was closed and cleaning up was just finishing up, (FN) was burning the midnight oil hitting the books as Aria was counting the money and doing the books. Miku and Nino just finished with dishes as Fuutaro would be out of his last class for day in just a few minutes. 

As Makia was enjoying himself to a newspaper and a glass of water, he observed how much a well oiled machine the workplace was. Everyone had duties and priorities in order and there should be no objections of this place not being welcoming. It was clean and had it all. Makia smiled as he saw (FN) work on his homework as the girls in the back were putting their aprons in a laundry basket and they were ready to head home. 

"I'll start the car." Makia put his glass in the sink and went outside so he could wait for (FN) and Aria in the car. Aria washed her hands and followed a few steps behind him. 

 Meanwhile Miku went over to her boyfriend who just seemed haggard. Plugging away very slowly. Slower than his usual pace as she did not like what she saw. "You've had enough." She kissed the top of his head. 

"But there is so much to do." He insisted.

"Valor. Babe. You organized the supplies from the vendor, served guests, had three classes, and last night we had a long game session. The rest can be saved for tomorrow. Come on now." She hugged around him. 

"Alright, alright. I surrender." (FN) put his pencil down and started to gather together his notes to put in his backpack. "I'll resume when I get here tomorrow. I'm going to shower, eat, and play for a little. But not trying to do too much tonight. Deal Kiri?"

"Always Valor. Even a hero needs rest. Especially if that guild member is my boyfriend."

"Yeah. One day class will be over and hopefully this is what I think it could be. If only, if only."

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There was a celebration for me when that time came. I had just recently turned 60. With that and the (LN) family turning into different directions, it was time for me to go. There were bottles of champagne and good eats around the luxury apartment that I had worked at for all of these years. The celebration wasn't just for me retiring, it was for everyone else.

Eito and Aria did get remarried and their schedules are on the same page. The two of them realized that a small miscommunication needed to be sorted out and it was golden. The two of them back to where things were. As far as the time goes, Eito hired an extra person to help out to make sure there is no crunch time. 

Because (FN) his son fit right into the role in the company. No more late nights, no more burning midnight oil, and (FN)'s favorite project is the café. It is essentially his baby. Him and Miku recently married and have an affordable apartment in an affordable neighborhood. It's just the two of them. Nothing planned at the moment. That may change. You never know. Him and I never discussed baby talk. 

Then there was Fuutaro and Nino that were new to the party. Another piece of this celebration was we had just recieved the news. There was a thought from everyone at one point. Yotsuba filled in for a few sick days as Aria took Nino's chef position, but Fuutaro and Nino not only are six months married, but expecting a baby girl. Fuutaro found himself a job that paid very well somewhere underneath the Nakano umbrella as Nino is living the dream. Can also afford a replacement in case of Nino wanting to take time off of work for the baby as well.

At the end of everything, the cafe is doing very well, Master Eito and his wife are happy together, and there isn't enough for me to do much anymore. All they will do is hire a cleaning lady to come in once or twice a week and I will live the rest of my days very comfortable. Head to a beach if I like, travel to wherever seems fit, and be the best Grandpa to the kids whenever the day comes. Because a butler by trade makes a handsome, spoiling, comforting, influential Grand Pappi. 

But what do I know? I'm just a retired butler. But there is a reason why they are quiet. No worries. Just an old man telling a story about everything I had observed. Now I will be ascending myself into a new role. Might be time that I find a nice woman to spend the time with. Or maybe just put on a sailor hat and run a bachelor pad. Decisions, decisions. 

At least until that step comes, I will be on call for any news until the day I die. Miku might carry a child or not. (FN) might buy shares to a gaming company. Fitting since they have an office and a game room both setup in their apartment. The things love can do. Who knows. You might find myself on a gaming platform doing butler impressions for the youngsters. If only. Though if I am playing a game that (FN) has planned, he better give me my butler skin. I am a man of class. But that's for another time.

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For anyone asking, there will not be a sequel. I'm told they suck and people just flat out aren't interested. 

But nonetheless thank you to everyone as you have been great to me. I hope everyone enjoyed this story as I am on to complete other stories that need my attention. If I had to recommend, I would say Wholesome Succubus a few friends and I are putting together.

-Rel