I'm not leaving!　I'm never going back, you know!

　Marie hugs Leon's waist as he clings to the pillars of the house, trying to pull away.

'I told you we don't have time for this, you stupid brother!

　He had to bring her home quickly, but Rion was resisting as if she were a child.

''What an idiot you are, you trash sister!

You said it!

　Angier watched them start to fight, and he and Livia were confused.

'What does this mean?'

Wow, I don't know.

　When they think they've found Rion, somehow he's all "I don't want to leave".

　Puzzled, they started to persuade Leon to leave.

'Rion, let's get back to it. Noel is buying us some time, but I don't know if we'll last long.

'Yes, that's right!　You're all very concerned.

　Rion did not change his opinion, even though they were persuaded to do so.

''I don't like it. I've already been through a lot!　I just want to stay here and be non-stop!

　Marie took her hand off of Leon, who was clinging to the pillar, and kicked his ass.

'I told you if you don't get back now, you won't make it!

　To the impatient Marie, Rion was seriously disgusted by the impatience.

''You, how hard do you think I've been working on this?　I don't want to have to struggle anymore!　I don't know how many times I've struggled in my life.

　Really - it looks like he wants to die.

　That was hard for Angier.

'Rion, you - you don't want to go home with us?　Don't you want to spend time with us?

　Ange spilled tears as she looked down.

　Rion turns away from her gaze, looking embarrassed.

　Livia tells Leon.

''Rion-san, the fight is already over. I'm not saying that Leon-san won't have a hard time from now on, but I'm sure it will be easier than before.

　Still, that didn't change Leon's mind.

　Rather, he laughed.

''-- You heard everything from Marie, right?　I thought you guys were characters in a game, you know. I called out to you two because you're beautiful. I've blamed Marie for a lot of things, but in the end, that didn't change me either. And I knew both of you, so it's like I could have attacked you.

　Livia shook her head as she looked at Rion, who was playing a jerk.

''Rion-san isn't that kind of person. Because he's the kind of person who would rather be alone and nonchalant than help us, right?　It was also when we were in trouble that they approached us.

　Rion turns away from Livia's gaze.

''--Humans are easier to trust when they are weak, you know. Thanks to that, I was able to win you both over.

　Ange hugged Rion like that.

''I'm fine with that!　So-- come back. Without you, I have no reason to be alive. My life is nothing without you.

　When Leon was in trouble, his parents came out of the kitchen and pulled a face.

　His mother don't look at him.

'I didn't expect you to have more than one wife,'

　His father glared at Leon.

'I'm envious--it wasn't. What a despicable son you are. I really can't forgive you for that.'

Dad, I'll talk to you later.

'What!?'

　He said to Angel and the others as his mother approached.

''Well, it's going to take a long time for Rion to get stubborn, so all three of you should get some rest.

　Then the four of them and one of them moved into the living room and surrounded the kotatsu.

◇

　Livia goes to the kitchen to get a cup of tea.

　Then she is told by Leon's mother, who has prepared the tea.

'My grandson--I wonder how Erica is doing?'

'What?　Erica--sama?

　Livia is surprised at the mention of Erica's name, and her mother chuckles at the mention of Erica's name.

'I wonder if she's a princess now?　She's been through a lot and I want her to be happy. But she's pretty difficult, too. He's shy and doesn't communicate his feelings very well.

Ha, ha.

Didn't Leon and Marie love Erica?

Yes. It's just--so much.

　It was so strange to watch, but Livia agreed.

'I knew it!　I knew that's what she was going to do. --ha, but it's worse than I expected, and as a parent, I'm worried about him.

　Hearing that makes sense.

(Rion-san, is that why you were so kind to Erica-sama?)

　His mother saw Leon and Marie making a scene in the living room.

'I thought it would be okay with those two, but not Rion either. He's still the type to spoil and ruin, and Marie is still ruining men.

　Maybe it was because she was his mother, but she understood their personalities very well.

'Oh, um!　I'm engaged to Mr. Leon. I want Mr. Leon to come back to me. We want to live together - more together!

　Libby manages to get her mother's help, and she tells him how she feels honestly.

　Before her mother can say anything, her father, who was in the living room, comes out to the kitchen.

'Mom, it's wonderful that an alternate world where a stupid son and a stupid daughter can marry more than one person - that's great!　Maybe I should reincarnate my dad too!

　Her mother laughed.

You're your father's son. You're not a harem. You couldn't make it, though.

　The sarcastic father puts a hand to his chin to clear up the misunderstanding.

'You don't understand, mother. A harem is a man surrounding a woman. A harem surrounded by women is not a harem. I don't think women will understand this difference! Ahhh, I'd like to live like a pimp surrounded by women too.

I don't know. I mean, you don't work there anymore.

　Her father flees to the living room as her mother's smile disappears.

　When Livia was in trouble, her mother let out a small sigh.

'Well, don't worry about it. We've picked you up properly, and I'm sure Leon will be back.'

'But Mr. Leon said he didn't want to leave.' --maybe he's already tired of us.

　He was holding on to too many things on his own.

　Isn't Rion not coming back?　Livia was uneasy about it.

'She's shy. 'I'm actually glad you're coming to get me, but I don't want you to know that. Besides, there's another reason why I don't want to go home.'

'What?　What does that mean?

　Her mother took Livia to the living room.

'I think it's time for us to go too. It's good to see them after all these years. They're doing well over there - they seem to be doing too well, but it looks like they met Erica in one piece.

　Livia was uncomfortable with the mannerisms, but she couldn't hear the details because her mother quickly went to the living room.

　It was as if she didn't intend to talk, so Libya didn't ask any more questions.

◇

　I can't cry because I'm so miserable.

　I lived for forty years, including my previous life, and now I'm being lectured by my mother in the other world.

I've been in a position to make fun of people.　How can you be mad at someone for cheating on you and you have three wives?　Mom, it was embarrassing to watch.

　A dark red-eyed cat sat to the right of me as I sat upright.

　My dad nodded deeply over and over again as my mom lectured him.

'I envy him. And yet, he must be hiding something, like he doesn't want to go back or something. You've got something to be guilty of, don't you?

Nope.

Mom!　Leon is hiding something from you!

　--What do I do, I want to punch my dad for finally seeing him again.

　But my mom gets mad at me for looking away.

'Are you listening to me?'

Yes!

Are you sure you're sorry?

　My mother's sermon begins again and I look down.

'Well, a lot of things - I'm sorry about that.

But you don't regret it, do you?

Yes.

I knew it, you stupid son of a b*tc*!　More importantly, you have the luxury of not wanting to come back to life with all these healthy kids.

I wasn't expecting it either!

　I looked up and nodded at him, and he chopped me lightly by his smiling mother.

　Angel is cringing.

'Well, well, that's enough, mother-in-law. Wow, I don't have anything to say if you can get Leon to come back to me. Rion has a position, and I thought it was inevitable that he would have relationships with more than one woman.

　He's following me, but my dad is going to have a tea party.

'It's great to be from a different culture!　If my dad was reincarnated in another world too, I'm sure it would have been a harem.

　I don't think so.

　Marie looks at my dad with a don't know if she agrees with me or not.

　Mom gives me a serious look.

'What do you mean, you have three wives and you don't want to go back?　What is it?　Your mother is sad that you're so bad at this. Just because you don't come back, all three of you will be sad. Do you understand that?

　I turned over and turned away, and the cat was on my lap.

I'm sure you understand. I'm not going to be able to get a good look at you, but I'm actually a gentleman, you know?

　The cat stretched out its paws in my face and attacked me with its claws.

　This guy is not cute at all!

Cat!

　I grabbed her around the neck and tried to throw her off, but the cat ran away quickly.

　It's angry and its fur is upside down.

'What, are you going to do it?'

　I set it up and I get another chop from my mom.

'You stupid son of a b*tc*!'

That stupid son of yours is your son, though!

　When I say it back, my dad averts his gaze and mutters.

''Totally, the only sane person in our house is Erica.

　It really is.

　I don't think he grew up straight.

　Mom was worried about Erica.

'She grew up watching Marie, so she's never been selfish. There were times when that was bad, but as long as she's happy now, that's fine. I'm sure she would have taken care of me in my old age. Nah, I'm sorry!　You should go back to your house and take care of Erica. She's a filial piñata who died before her parents!

It's not my fault!

You're a working man who stays up two nights a week playing video games, and it's your fault!

　--What can I do, I can't say it back?

　Beside me being pissed off, Marie turns her face away, sweat pouring off her face.

　Mum looks at Marie.

'Marie,'

Yes!

Don't make the mistake of thinking you're all in a hurry to die. Besides, I've forgiven you a long time ago, so don't worry about it.

　Marie burst into tears.

Mother!

　As Marie hugged her mom and cried, my dad was soaring, wondering if it was his turn to be next.

　You don't have to, you should just sit there.

　But I hold my hands out to him, poor thing.

'Do you want me to give you a hug?'

　My dad had a really cold look in his eyes.

'--I'm not happy to be hugged by my son.

　He's too honest of a father.

　Mum hugs Marie and then pats her on the head.

'Totally, he's still a stupid kid at any age.

　The old Marie had good grades and her parents trusted her more than I did.

　Sometimes I felt a little sad about that.

　It's always Marie who gets adored.

'It's a win-win to be good at wearing a cat's head, isn't it?

　As I said this, my dad sat down at my side.

'Don't be jealous of your sister. I knew Marie was wearing a cat in the first place.

What?　You're kidding me. My father is just madly in love with Marie!

'He's cute, you know. Besides, you don't want your son to be delirious, do you?

You trusted Marie more than me!

'-- you, put your hand on your chest and think about what you've been doing. Have you forgotten what you did when you were in grade school?

　It's not my fault!

　I've warned the bad kids many times about these bad kids, but they wouldn't stop, so I only took legal action against the d*mn teachers!

　But my dad was dong it.

'You're not as normal as you think you are. What's that, mobs. There's no such thing as a mob.

　You know how I usually call myself a mob?

'Maybe you've been watching what's been going on?

Hmm?　That's not true. A lot of things from your acquaintance - oops, it's about time.

　The cat jumps on my right shoulder and claws its way to my right shoulder and clings to my head.

　It bites me and looks like it's in some kind of hurry.

'It hurts!　Stop it!　--Oh, you!

　The next thing I knew, I was standing up before I could point it out, and Marie grabbed my arm.

'You really won't be able to come back!　Come on, get back to it!

　Both Angier and Livia stood up and clung to me, forcing me to pull them to me.

'Let's go!　Because I don't want to live my life without you!　If you insist on staying, then I'll stay here too!

No, you can't do that!　Angel is going to die!

　I can't accept that. I want you both to live.

　Libby, numbed by my attitude, threatens to do the same, using herself as a shield.

'Then I'll stay. We can continue to live happily together, the three of us, right?　--I promised you that I wouldn't let you go, didn't I?　--I'm serious.

　This slight yandering - this slight yandering - is truly Libya.

　I walk out of the house with the three of them carrying me.

　I want you to imagine the three women holding me captive like prey.

　--What's this?

It's like I'm its prey!

　As I was complaining, Marie was waving to her parents as they came out of the house.

'See you later!'

　This statement of "see you later" - oh, I knew it.

　Angier says goodbye to my parents.

''I'm sorry for the rush. However, I will definitely make your son happy and show him that I will make him happy!

　Livia also mimics Angier and greets him.

'Wow, I - I want to be happy with Mr. Leon. So give me your son!　I'll take it, too!

　Isn't that greeting a bit too manly for both of you?

　That's usually a line a man would say.

　My parents waved to me as I was carried away, as they watched me being carried away.

　I watched them until I couldn't see them anymore, and before I knew it, I was approaching the gate.

　Marie saw the gate and made a noise.

'Hurry!　If you don't close the gate soon, you'll be in big trouble!

　The three of them dropped me off and were soon on their way out the gate.

　I couldn't see anything beyond the gate.

　I knew in my gut that if I took even one step outside, I wouldn't be able to come back.

　Angier and Livia put me down and grabbed my hand and tried to run behind the gate.

'Rion, come on!'

We're all waiting for you!

　I hugged them both and gave them an earful.

"Thank you for being such a good sport to me. --but goodbye.

What? Oh, um?

　While they're both surprised, I push them straight through the gate and they quickly disappear into the darkness.

　Livia reaches out and looks away until I can no longer see their stunned faces and hands.

　Marie, who hadn't heard the conversation between me and the two of us, is angry at what she's doing.

'Come on!　I told you we didn't have time for this, didn't I?

　Only, Marie doesn't want to go out of the gate.

　He looks at me and rushes me.

'Hurry up, brother!

You go first.

What?　What are you freaking out about at this point!　You're a man, and you're the first to jump in at a time like this. What's it like to be a man, letting a girl go ahead and try it out?

　The agitated Marie won't look me in the eye.

　He's an easy guy to understand, too.

'No, he's not. In a situation like this, you're supposed to shut up and let the man stay, right?

　I forcefully grabbed Marie and threw her out of the gate.

　Marier was first taken aback, and then immediately looked despairing.

'What are you doing!　I--I was going to close the gate from the inside!

　That's what I thought it would be about.

　Marie, struggling not to be swallowed up by the darkness, reaches out to me.

'You have to live, brother!　Because I--I killed my brother!　Next time!

　Did this guy care about that?

Baka. I'm not gonna let my sister save my brother. I don't want to be uncool. Get out of here. And I forgave you a long time ago.

　I press a hand on Marie's forehead to keep her from being swallowed, and she disappears, crying loudly.

"I don't want my brother to be a big--

　Risking your life to save me, that's pretty cute for Marie.

'Well, I guess you're the only one left.

　I turn back to the cat who was looking at me to see how I was doing.

'The gate that separates the dead from the living--when you close it, the theory is that it's usually someone else who's still alive who gets sacrificed. We're the only ones left--Luxion.

　When I call out to it, the dark gray cat changes its appearance to a spherical body, and it floats up and turns one eye on me.

　It's the usual Luxion figure.

''Have you noticed?

You'd normally know. I'm in a lot of pain.

　I'm facing Luxion at the gate.

"- You go back in. I won't have to worry about Livia or Angel or Noel when you're here. I won't have to worry about them.

　If Luxion is here, I'm sure he'll protect us all.

　It's not me that's important.

　It's Luxion, the cheat item.

　But Luxion refused my orders.

'I'm afraid I refuse. My master, Rion, is dead and his master registration has been cancelled.''

What--what do you think you're doing?

　Luxion looks across the gate.

'Does the Master know what I was fighting for?'

It's a newcomer...

'It doesn't matter. No, it doesn't matter now.'

　Luxion, who has been so obsessed with the new humanity, looks at me and appeals to me.

'I wanted my master to live. I fought for that.''

　Luxion was going to tell me the truth.

'Master, it's time to say goodbye.'