The heavy oak front doors of the Kageyama household swung open with a synchronized groan and a chorus of voices that immediately shattered the quiet luxury of the foyer.
"Excuse us!" Rei's voice led the charge, sounding more like a weary soldier returning from the front lines than a high school student.
She trudged into the hallway, still dutifully holding the lace parasol over Erina's head despite being indoors, while balancing their bags on her shoulders.
"Boss! Thank you for having us!"
"Seijirou, we've arrived! We met on the entrance!"
Behind her, the rest of the retinue filed in: Renji and Sakai looking like they were entering a holy temple, and Yukina trying to prevent Emi from dropping a stack of manga that reached her chin.
The transition from the cool, silent living room to the vibrant chaos of the kitchen happened in an instant.
As the group rounded the corner, they stopped dead in their tracks, greeted by the sight of the "Kitchen Cabinet" in full swing.
