Sora runs into her cousin Akio at an event and is surprised to see him. They embrace warmly as Sora's friends look on in shock. Sora explains that Akio is her cousin from her mother's side. Akio introduces his companion Aoi, another cousin who Sora remembers from childhood. Akio and Aoi explain that the elder of their clan, Hachiro, has sent them to invite Sora back for an heir ritual on her 24th birthday. Sora is embarrassed but comes up with a plan to invite her boyfriend along to ease his concerns about going to Japan. She asks Akio and Aoi to formally invite him so he will understand. They agree and the group heads to
2. watashitoisshoni kite jij¨ o rikai surudearou yuiitsu no h¨h¨ wa, yuiitsu nodarou.¡±
(The only way that my boyfriend would understand the circumstances for him
coming with me to Japan would only be if you two would formally invite him, on
behalf of my orders.) She spoke in Japanese, One for the convenience for her cousins
and two to trick her friends.
¡°We understand.¡± Akio said and Aoi slightly nodded.
¡°Ok, now that we have that settled why don¡¯t we make our way over to the
stage?¡±
On that note Sora and her friends and their 2 tag alongs, made their way over
to the Stage.