"Watch carefully later," he whispered, his voice carrying a tone of mysterious anticipation, as he gracefully moved past Mimiko and Nanako, his gentle hand ruffling their hair in a gesture of affection. Halting in front of you, the elder sister of the pair, he cast a knowing look, recognizing the unique bond that existed between you and the twins.

As he stood before you, while he was the guardian of Mimiko and Nanako, you, as a legal adult, played a different role in their lives.