CB Side
We're here… at Yahagi's family home! It's like this, huh? I didn't picture Yahagi growing up in a place like this. With his grandma being Miss Kurifuji, I imagined something fancier… but it's just a normal house.
Yahagi: "Alright, let's head in… Why the tense faces?"
Air Groove: "C-Can't help it! We're meeting your parents, it's only natural!"
CB: "Really? Just say, 'Thanks for having us,' and call it a day, right?"
Fuji: "That feels a bit casual… but yeah, normal's fine. No need to overthink. Yahagi-san's parents must be great people."
Yahagi: "Not so sure about that."
Come on, Yahagi, commit to it…
Door opens
Yahagi: "I'm home~."
CB: "Hiii, coming in~♪"
Fuji: "Excuse us."
Air Groove: "Thank you for having us."
Yahagi: "Just line up your shoes and come in. They're probably in the living room."
Another door opens
Yahagi: "Yo."
Komachi: "Finally, Onii-chan's here!"
Yahagi: "Finally? Okay, I'm sorry for not coming back in years."
Rin: "Seriously. You vanish for years, and next thing we know, you're a trainer on TV. I had to double-check it was really you."
Yahagi: "That's harsh…"
Rin: "Oh, these must be the Uma Musume you train? Komachi told me you'd all be staying. Welcome. I'm this idiot son and Komachi's mom. Thanks for putting up with him."
Air Groove: "Nice to meet you. I'm Air Groove. Yahagi… our trainer, always guides us well. Please accept this small gift."
Rin: "How thoughtful, thank you."
Fuji: "I'm Fuji Kiseki, Yahagi-san's second Uma Musume. Like Air Groove, I've benefited from his excellent training. And, um…" Poof!
Komachi: "Whoa!?"
Rin: "Oh!?"
Naoto: "Wow!?"
Fuji made smoke burst from her hand, revealing a bouquet. Classic Fuji, the magician!
Fuji: "A little something from me."
Rin: "Such beautiful flowers, thank you."
Yahagi: "…Hey, CB. Can I ask something?"
CB: "…W-What?"
Yahagi: "What's your gift?"
CB: "Don't call me out! It's not as proper as Air Groove's or as flashy as Fuji's!!"
Rin: "You don't have to give anything. I'm not into formalities."
CB: "Y-You sure?"
Komachi: "Totally fine. Our family doesn't sweat that stuff."
CB: "…Alright then. I'm Mr. CB, the third Uma Musume. Compared to theirs, my gift's boring, but…"
Rin: "It's fine. If there's any blame, it's all on Yahagi over there."
Yahagi: "I just got back, why am I getting roasted?"
Rin: "And you, stop standing there quietly. Greet them already."
Naoto: "Uh, right… I'm Yahagi's father. Sorry for any trouble he's caused."
Fuji: "No way! I'm grateful to Yahagi-san. Thanks to him, I won the Triple Crown!"
Air Groove: "I agree. Without Yahagi, I wouldn't have claimed the Triple Tiara or the Autumn Senior Triple Crown. He's a reliable trainer."
Komachi: "Well, well, Onii-chan?" smirk
Yahagi: "Thanks, even if it's just flattery."
Komachi: "Tch, thought you'd blush."
I haven't even debuted yet… but yeah, Yahagi's training is obviously top-notch♪
Rin: "Alright, greetings done. Let's eat. Komachi, Yahagi, help out. Komachi, show them their room. Yahagi, you're on kitchen duty."
Komachi: "Got it♪"
Yahagi: "Sure."
Komachi: "Follow me, everyone~."
…Can I see Yahagi's room?
Second Floor
Komachi: "This is your room. Everyone okay sharing? Prefer to be alone?"
Fuji: "I'm fine. We're guests, after all."
Air Groove: "Yeah. I'm used to sharing from the dorm and summer camp, no issue."
CB: "…Hey, Miss Komachi. Where's Yahagi's room?"
Fuji/Air: "!!"
Komachi: "Ohh, curious?" smirk
CB: "Super curious!!"
Komachi: "CB-chan's so honest~ But it's Onii-chan's room, so I'd feel kinda bad letting you in without permission."
CB: "Oh… right…"
Komachi: "But I don't feel guilty, so let's check it out~♪"
CB: "Yesss~♪"
Air Groove: "Is that… okay? Even if you're siblings, going in without permission…"
Komachi: "It's fine, it's fine. Nothing's gonna disappear. Plus, he hasn't used it in years, so he probably doesn't care."
That's Miss Komachi, knowing Yahagi so well!
Komachi: "Let's go see Onii-chan's room!"
CB: "Heck yeah!"
Air Groove: "…Should I stop them?"
Fuji: "It's probably pointless. And, admit it, you're curious too."
Air Groove: "…Yeah."
Sneaking into Yahagi's room!?
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