A day later, Eula was sleeping, hugging Aether comfortably.

She didn't want to let go but...

She sneezed tenderly.

She hoped Aether wouldn't wake up because of her, and he did.

She got up, did her needs of every human being, and made herself breakfast.

But before he went to eat, he wanted to check that Paimon was asleep... and incidentally, that she wasn't traumatized by last night's noises.

Luckily, Paimon was snoring and had earplugs in his ears.

That relaxed Eula and she went on to make her breakfast.

Since she wasn't very hungry, she just made herself some tea, some buttered toast and sat down to watch the sun rise.

Ever since she went to live with Aether, she loved doing this every morning.

She said it "could soothe the soul and ensure a good day".

Eula: *sigh*

I don't want to leave this place...I feel so comfortable and accepted...after so many years.

???: Then don't leave.

She noticed that Aether was awake.

He knelt down and hugged her from behind.

Eula: Good morning.

Aether: Good morning, pachoncita.

Eula: "Pachoncita"?

Aether: Yes.

Eula: Why?

Aether: Because you are very huggable and very soft like a pillow.

Eula: B-Baka...

*blushes*

Aether: You're just my pachoncita.

Eula: Oh, yeah?

Aether: Mine mine mine mine mine.

Eula: ... I need salt.

Aether: Why?

Eula: You're so sweet.

Aether: But I don't want to get rid of you...

Eula: ... ok, come here.

He stood in front of her, and she hugged him so they could both see the sun rise.

Eula: Since I came, I love to see the sun.

Aether: ... don't see it too much, because you might go blind.

Eula: ... but I only see it rising.

It's not like I'm looking at it all the time.

Aether: I know, I know.

It was just a little joke.

Eula: Hum!

Vengeance will be mine.

Aether: Then I should change my name to "revenge".

Eula: Why?

Aether: So I will be yours.

Eula: ... b-baka...

*blushes even more*

Aether snuggles into her, while Eula was still hugging him.

Aether: I love you.

Eula: ... how much?

Aether: Eh?

Eula: How much do you love me?

Aether: Well... a life without you, it's not a life... it's a hell I don't want to live.

Eula: ... do you love me that much?

Aether: Yes.

Eula: Very much very much?

Aether: Yes yes yes yes.

Eula: You are only mine?

Aether: Yes.

Eula: Mine mine mine mine?

Aether: Yes yes yes yes yes.

Eula: Mine mine mine mine mine mine mine?

Aether: Yes yes yes yes yes yes yes.

Eula: ...

Aether: Jsjs.

Paimon was looking at them somewhat disgusted.

Paimon: ...

(I'm going to need insulin... because these two are going to give me diabetes from all this sweetness.)

She leaves without alerting them.

Eula: Would you like to practice my dance steps?

Aether: Again?

Eula: Why not?

It will be a good way to move and stretch your body in the morning.

Aether: Ok, I can try... but first let me go to the bathroom.

Eula: O-Ok...

He goes to the bathroom to pee and by the way, in order not to be embarrassed in front of his girlfriend, he farted silently, so he wouldn't get cramps in the middle of the dance.5

He threw some air freshener to eliminate all traces of smelly evil in the bathroom and returned to Eula.

Aether: I'm ready now.

Eula: Well, let's get dressed first.

Aether: Why?

Eula: Do you want to dance wearing pajamas?

Aether: ...what if I say yes?

Eula: I'd like to think you don't want that.

You'd look ridiculous.

Aether: *sigh*

There, there, I'll get dressed.

~ in a little while ~

She showed the dance again to Aether.

When she finished, she asked him to try it.

In the middle of the dance, she was giving him instructions.

Eula: Keep your perfect form.

Aether: A-And so...?

Eula: More upright.

Aether: ...

(I feel like my spine is going to break...!)

Eula: Very good, very good!

*clapping her hands*

Aether gasped and lay down on the grass.

Eula looked at him closely.

Eula: Are you all right?

Aether: ... I don't think so.

Eula: Shall I get you some water?

Aether: Please.

Eula left and came back with a bucket full of water.

Aether: Well, I'm not that thirsty either.

Eula: Open your mouth.

He sat down and drank some water.

Eula: Better?

Aether: Yes, thank you.

Eula: Perfect.

She smiled and threw the water on him.

Aether: Hey, that's not funny at all!

Eula: *laughs*

He got up and started chasing her.

She laughed and ran away from Aether.

Aether: You're acting like a child!

Eula: You too, jsjsjs.

Aether: Of course not!

Eula: Then why are you chasing me like an angry child?

Aether: ... 'ta mother...

He got tired and fell to the ground, quite exhausted.

Eula: You give up already?

Aether: *gasps*

She approaches and sees him extremely agitated.

Eula: Hmmm?

Aether: ... jsjsjs.

He throws himself on top of her and they both fall to the ground.

Aether laughs proudly and Eula puffs out her cheeks, wanting to say that she was kind of mad at being cheated on.

Eula: Cheater.

Aether: You fell into my trap.

Eula: ... bad.

Aether: I'm not.

Eula: That you are.

Aether: Mmmm... Aether: No.

Eula: Yes!

He climbs on top of Eula and takes a good, close look at her.

This made her blush a little.

Aether: ... ño, jsjs.

She lifts her head a little and kisses Aether.

To her surprise, he follows her kiss.

Aether: ...

Eula: ...

Aether: Well, after so many antics, I'll have to take a bath.

Eula: And I'll have to put on some other clothes.

You wet mine.

Aether: At least you had fun.

Eula: ... ci.

After bathing again, Aether went to buy some things in Inazuma.

Eula didn't feel much like going out, so she stayed home.

Coincidentally, Aether runs into Shogun Raiden.

Aether: Oh, Ei, how nice to see you.

Shogun: ... Draw your sword.

Aether: ...

(It's the Shogun...? I thought it was Ei...)

Shogun: Didn't you hear me?

Draw your sword!

Aether: I don't feel mentally prepared for this...

Shogun: Then I'll wait until you're ready.

I want to check that you can stand up to me again.

When one is ready, one is naturally prepared to face any imminent danger.

Aether: ... Ei, is that you?

Ei: ... ara?

You found me out?

Aether: You almost fooled me.

Ei: I'm sorry... it's just that I wanted to check how strong you became after a while.

Aether: ... I don't think that's a good idea.

Ei: Why not?

Aether: Because we're in Inazuma City.

We might hurt some people with our fighting.

Ei: Oh, right...

Aether: Besides, you don't have to trick me to want to fight me.

If you want to fight, just ask me.

Ei: Oh, I see that you don't object....

Aether: Uh-huh.

Ei: In that case, do you want to fight?

Aether: No.

Ei: ...but you said that-

Aether: It's just that I want to get back to my girlfriend's side as soon as possible.

Ei: ... I understand...

Aether: Come on, don't be mad.

Ei: I'm not mad.

Aether: Are you sure? You sound mad-

Ei: I'M NOT!

The sky darkened, and some lightning began to streak across the heavens

Aether: ...

Ei: *cough*

So you have a girlfriend...

Aether: Uh-huh.

Ei: ... and you've shared many moments together, haven't you?

Aether: Well, actually our relationship started recently... but hopefully there will be more moments together.

Ei: ... I guess you already had some distressing moments.

Aether: Well... it was the time when we did a reenactment of "The Exorcist" book.

Ei: What do you mean?

Aether: I was lecturing her and she was throwing up.

Ei: ...gross.

Aether: Anyway... I have to go.

It was nice to see you, Ei.

Ei: Bye.

~ after a while ~

Eula was reading a book.

Aether: I'm back.

Eula: Welcome.

He puts away the things he bought.

Eula notices that among the things he had in his hands, there was a kind of briefcase.

Eula: What do you have there?

Aether: A briefcase.

Eula: And what's inside the briefcase?

Aether: Oh, look.

He opens it and Eula sees that inside was a violin.

Eula: A violin?

Aether: Yes...

Eula notices him somewhat sad, for after saying "yes", Aether sighed.

Eula: You look sad.

Aether: ... It's nothing... it's just that...

Eula: ...?

Aether: *sigh*

My sister had a violin like this.

When we traveled between worlds, she used to play something on her violin, and when she felt sick, she would ask me to play it, because she described my playing as "healing".

Eula: ...

Aether: It's been a while since I heard her play her violin ... and I felt nostalgic when I found this at a music stand in Inazuma.

Eula: I see...

Aether: Well... you know a little secret of mine... and don't worry if you don't see me for a while.

I'll be practicing a little bit with this...

Eula: It's okay... take as much time as you need...

After a few hours practicing, he decided to take a break, then spend the rest of the day and night together with Eula.

They went to sleep, but Aether could not rest easy.

So, at half past one in the morning, he took his violin and decided to practice outside, so as not to disturb Eula.

He went outside, wandered a bit, and looked at the sea inside his Relajatetera.

(They live in the Relaxation House with the atmosphere of Inazuma).

He stood on a rock and looked at the sea.

Aether: ... may my melody calm the tides and give the ocean a rest by the light of the full moon....

He picked up his violin and began to play a song Lumine had composed many years ago.

ith much melancholy and sadness inside, Aether played that song.

In a mysterious way, the oceans around his house began to calm down.

The waves, which could be seen in the distance, calmed down.

Meanwhile, Eula wanted to hug Aether.

She touched the bed, but when she opened her eyes, she noticed that he was not beside her.

Instead, she heard a soft melody somewhat distant from her.

She peeked out the window, and saw Aether playing the violin.

She slowly walked down the stairs and watched him play.

Eventually, as he was playing, he remembered the moments he spent together with his sister.

He didn't help but cry as he played and remembered Lumine.

And when he finished, he sighed and wiped away his tears.

Eula came over and wanted to check on him.

Eula: ... are you okay?

Aether: Yeah... I just miss my sister... and since I couldn't sleep... I wanted to play a song in her honor....

Eula: Poor little guy...

He came down from the rock where he was standing, and approached Eula and then hugged her.+

Eula: Come, let's go inside...

Aether: Ok...