The kindergarten staff had given up asking questions.
Immediately.
Because there was no reasonable explanation for why an entire army of strangely attractive teenagers and adults had escorted two children to school.
Especially not the four white-haired people.
Or the giant panda.
Or Sukuna.
So now everyone was gathered outside the playground while tiny Yuji and tiny Takeru ran around proudly introducing everyone as their "super cool friends."
Meanwhile—
both Mei Mei's stood slightly apart from the group.
Completely calm.
Completely composed.
And very obviously only there for one reason.
Takeru walked over casually.
Then reached into his pocket.
"Alright."
Both Mei Mei's immediately looked over.
"Payment time."
He handed each of them exactly 1000 yen.
The two versions of Mei Mei accepted the money instantly.
Without hesitation.
Young Mei Mei nodded approvingly.
"Pleasure doing business."
Older Mei Mei smiled lightly.
"Reliable as always."
Nearby—
Yuji stared in disbelief.
"…THAT'S ALL IT TOOK!?"
"Correct," both Mei Mei's answered at the exact same time.
Hakari burst out laughing.
"…THEY CAME TO A KINDERGARTEN FOR TEN BUCKS!"
Young Gojo pointed dramatically.
"THAT'S CHEAP FOR A SORCERER."
Older Mei Mei adjusted her hair calmly.
"It's not about the amount."
A pause.
"It's about honoring the deal."
Young Mei Mei nodded seriously.
"Exactly."
Megumi sighed.
"…No, it's definitely about the money."
Tiny Takeru suddenly ran over and looked up at the Mei Mei's curiously.
"…Are you twins?"
Both Mei Mei's looked at each other.
Then simultaneously smiled.
"In a sense."
Tiny Yuji pointed excitedly.
"DOUBLE PRETTY LADIES!"
The entire group froze for a second.
Older Mei Mei smiled wider.
"What a polite child."
Young Mei Mei nodded approvingly.
"He has potential."
Yuji looked horrified.
"…NO DON'T ENCOURAGE HIM."
Takeru crouched beside the tinies proudly.
"See? Future me surrounds himself with powerful women."
Reina, Hana, Yorozu, Aika, and both Yuki's all looked over instantly.
Hakari immediately whispered to Kirara:
"…Hopeless."
"…Absolutely hopeless."
And of course—
Takeru still didn't notice.
Tiny Takeru pointed at the money in Mei Mei's hand.
"…Can I have 1000 yen?"
"Do you have a service to offer?" older Mei Mei asked instantly.
Tiny Takeru thought very hard.
Then proudly held up a cool-looking rock he found.
"…Rock."
Silence.
Young Mei Mei took the rock carefully.
Examined it seriously.
"…Acceptable."
Then she actually handed him 1000 yen.
The entire group exploded.
"NO WAY!"
Tiny Takeru looked at the bill with absolute awe.
"…I'M RICH."
Older Takeru immediately looked inspired.
"…Wait her business model is genius."
Nanami pointed instantly.
"YOU ARE NOT STARTING A ROCK ECONOMY."
Too late.
Tiny Yuji was already gathering rocks too.
And somewhere in the distance—
Wasuke stared at the scene unfolding before him and quietly questioned every life decision that led here.