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The ceremony continued. Kagaya officiated, delivering remarks before advancing to the next stage.
Everyone raised glasses in celebration, offering blessings.
Obanai and Mitsuri raised their own glasses in thanks. Exchanging glances, they smiled together—drinking simultaneously.
Finally, they refilled their glasses, approaching Kaido.
"Kaido, thank you."
"Kaido-kun, thank you."
Kaido raised his glass in return. "Obanai, Mitsuri-neesan—wishing you eternal happiness! Don't forget my wedding candy!"
"Don't worry—eat as much as you want!"
All three laughed, drinking together.
Inosuke activated maximum eating mode—devouring every dish like a whirlwind. Aoi frantically tried stopping him, warning about indigestion.
Kotoha Hashibira watched them, covering her mouth with one hand—smiling softly. Seeing this, Aoi lowered her head bashfully.
Tanjiro and Kanao sat close together, watching the wedding—imagining their own futures.
Zenitsu continually served Nezuko food, declaring: "I'll give you an even better wedding someday!" Nezuko's face flushed.
Happiness permeated the atmosphere. Everyone drank cheerfully, conversing freely—but mostly offering blessings.
As the ceremony neared conclusion, Kaido recalled something amusing.
"Obanai, don't you want to kiss your bride?"
Hearing this, Obanai's face heated like a kettle—turning bright red. Mitsuri also grew shy.
"Kiss her! Kiss her! Kiss her!"
Everyone began chanting enthusiastically, demanding Obanai kiss Mitsuri.
Unable to withstand pressure, Obanai slowly turned toward Mitsuri—gazing at those cherry lips seemingly ready to drip nectar. He kissed her directly.
Seeing this, Kaburamaru—uncertain how to react—quietly left Obanai's neck, crawling toward Kaido instead.
"Ohhh~!"
Witnessing the kiss, everyone applauded, shouting: "Congratulations on your marriage!"
Everyone's blessings, the grand ceremony, blooming cherry blossoms, falling petals—painting the perfect conclusion to this beautiful wedding.
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Six Months Later
"Obanai, the pastries are ready—bring them to the customers!"
"Coming!"
"Retsuki, we're out of flour—grab some more!"
"Okay!"
"Muichiro, you and Koyuki-neesan buy more sugar—almost depleted!"
"Right away!"
"Sure!"
"Mitsuri-neesan, bring me some cut fruit!"
"No problem, Kaido-kun!"
Six months ago, Kaido had established a confectionery shop with Retsuki, the Iguro couple, Muichiro, and Koyuki. The shop's name: Honey Moon Confections—combining characters from Mitsuri and Retsuki's names.
Kaido possessed abundant System-rewarded funds, plus Kagaya's generous compensation—enough wealth for lifetimes of comfort.
He'd led the group to a thriving commercial district, purchasing a large storefront. Several workers spent one month on elegant renovations.
During renovations, Kaido visited Yoshiwara's entertainment district to buy Koyuki's freedom. But Retsuki had misunderstood—ignoring him an entire day.
Desperate, Kaido deployed his ultimate technique—kissing Retsuki directly, nearly creating sparks. Only when she agreed listening to his explanation did he stop.
Initially Koyuki was puzzled why he'd done this—though Kaido seemed familiar somehow.
Eventually, Kaido admitted he'd once been the courtesan Ketsuko Oiran. Koyuki found this hilarious.
Kaido explained he wanted her helping at his shop—offering stability, freedom, better living.
His actual motive was simpler: helping Muichiro find his other half.
Through Kaido's deliberate matchmaking, Muichiro awakened to romantic feelings—naturally becoming a couple with Koyuki.
Koyuki had felt inferior about her past and age difference.
But Muichiro showed no disdain—only constant care and unwavering devotion. This allowed Koyuki opening her heart completely, embracing a new life.
After opening, business started slow. But Kaido's Maxed Culinary Skills produced exceptionally delicious confections. Combined with Maxed Craftsmanship, he created incredible variety.
Through promotion, every customer praised these as the finest pastries they'd ever tasted.
Eventually, widespread acclaim brought long queues outside daily.
Though another factor contributed—three beautiful women and three handsome men working inside. Some customers came specifically to admire the staff while buying sweets...
Daily customers increased steadily—keeping everyone incredibly busy. Yet nobody minded the exhaustion. Instead, they found each day fulfilling—exactly the life they'd wanted.
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Evening
The shop closed, hanging a "Closed for the Day" sign.
Everyone collapsed at tables—too exhausted to move.
"So tired and hungry! Koyuki, Retsuki-chan, how are you two?" Mitsuri held her growling stomach, glancing at the others.
"I feel like my body's falling apart..." Koyuki gently massaged her shoulders.
"I don't want to move! And I'm starving! Only ate one cake since this morning!" Retsuki sprawled half across the table—chest compressed from round to oval by the position.
"Sigh~" x3
The three women chatted while collapsed—forming a unique scene.
"Everyone, dinner's ready! Time to eat!"
Kaido, Obanai, and Muichiro emerged from the kitchen carrying dishes. The women had already smelled the delicious aromas—stomachs growling uncontrollably.
During dinner, Koyuki maintained elegant, dignified manners—eating carefully. But Mitsuri and Retsuki devoured food ravenously.
After working all day—sometimes too busy even for water—this had become daily routine.
"Retsuki, Mitsuri-neesan, slow down—there's plenty! Koyuki-neesan, eat more too—don't worry about running out!"
Six people gathered around one large table, cheerfully enjoying every dish—living harmoniously together.
Today like this. Tomorrow the same.
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