"The rules are the same as before."

  The two witches faced each other head-on, each taking off their ring and pcing it on the table.

  "Yes, it's a ritual to reveal our true feelings, so I won't allow you to run away."

  "Well, you really had fun bullying a newbie, didn't you?"

  "I didn't have any intention to bully in the first pce."

  "Shut up! You should know that those who have no resistance against the power of witches can be mentally overwhelmed. Like this!"

  A bck aura appeared around the older sister.

  "...Can you please stop releasing your magic in my office? It's getting stained with bck marks."

  At that moment, a red aura appeared around Sumeragi-san's body. Their magic seemed to csh with each other.

  "You talk big. My living room is already covered in red stains everywhere. Enough with the excuses, I'll ask the questions now. Yuya, look closely, it's a wonderful scene of your master defeating an evil witch."

  Big sister sent me a sign by giving a thumbs up gesture.

  "Evil witch? Are you talking about me!? What do you mean?"

  "I have a question. Why can't Yuya stay by my side?"

  "...We haven't talked yet...Only bad things are waiting if you two stay together."

  The rings on the table did not fshing. Sumeragi-san really believed that.

  "Why are you so sure about that? You are not me. Can you predict our future?"

  "It's the result of my own experiences. Kuro probably knows that your curse is somewhat simir to mine. And in a way, Kuro's curse might be even more terrifying than my red curse."

  By the way, what is the red curse that Sumeragi-san is carrying? Or is it an experience?

  "Whether it's terrifying or not is not for Beni to decide. Anyway, Beni, as an outsider, has no right to say."

  "Are you seriously saying that!? We've known each other for over a hundred years, so I said it for your sake. To be called that because of an outsider... isn't that a bit harsh?"

  "Harsh? Who's being harsh when you talk about people like they're sluts?"

  "Sluts? What do you mean?"

  "You said to Yuya that I'm into abnormal sexual practices like rape, reverse rape, gang rape, anal sex..."

  "How do you know? Weren't you still in bed at that time?"

  "I have installed several surveilnce cameras in the house. When I woke up in the morning, Yuya was gone. There were red traces all over the living room. I watched the surveilnce recording and I knew everything Beni and Yuya were talking about."

  "You have surveilnce cameras in the house... What are you thinking?"

  "Well, I installed them for the first few days because a new resident moved in."

  So does that mean they also recorded me stealing Sister's revolver?

  "But isn't it because of the curse of bck that Kuro has those sexual tastes?"

  "I can't deny it, but I'm not that much of a slut."

  "Let me ask you. Have you ever done rape, reverse rape, gang rape, anal sex, cheating sex, deflowering, double penetration, triple penetration, or SM?"

  This question from Sumeragi-san... I feel nothing but malice...

  "That's unfair!! What kind of question is this?!... Wait, did they just increase?"

  The st three weren't there before...

  "I'll make Yuya confess everything he's hiding right here. This is for Yuya's sake, and for Kuro's sake too."

  "I refuse to answer the question. There's no need to answer such questions."

  That's right! I definitely have the right to refuse to answer this question and answer session.

  "Don't run away!! It's a ritual to hear the truth. I won't let you run away!"

  "Remember this! Beni... Hmm...! Fine, I did it, I did it before! Is that enough?"

  The ring...? It doesn't fshing. Big sister, have you really done everything...?

  "You should have experience in that area too, right?"

  "I'm not denying it. If you want, you can ask me a question."

  "Huh! Anyway, this is a story between a witch and her apprentice. If Beni is not an outsider, then what is she?"

  "There you go again! I have a question. What's the reason for Kuro taking on an apprentice?"

  "It was whim. I found him at the bakery and brought him home."

  I looked at the ring on the table. It doesn't fshing... Did she really make me her apprentice just for that reason?

  "Absurd... Yuya is a human being. Not a dog or cat. Have you ever thought about his life properly?"

  "I have thought about it. It may be selfish, but I have confidence in giving Yuya a better life."

  You can eat good food every day. You can take a bath. You can sleep in a soft bed. In any case, living with Big sister is far better.

  "Do you have the confidence to overcome the curse of the Bck Witch if he goes berserk?"

  "I do. As a master of the Bck Witch, I will find a way to overcome the curse of the Bck Witch."

  "If he goes berserk because of the curse, how will you stop him? In the worst case scenario, you may need to take his life. Are you prepared for that?"

  Life!? Is there a possibility that I might go berserk like Big sister?

  "I don't know, it might happen, it might not. When the time comes, I might understand. Or maybe not."

  "Another evasive answer... That's not really an answer!"

  "Well, I truly don't know. Should I ask Beni the same question?"

  "Huh...! Enough. I have a question. Weren't you using Yuya to investigate the slums on my behalf?"

  Hmm? Sumeragi-san-san also avoided this issue.

  "I used him. I won't deny it."

  "Taking on a disciple randomly and using him. Can you really take on a disciple with such feelings?"

  "My whim is just how I was feeling at that time. My attitude towards taking on a disciple is serious. If you have any more questions, ask me."

  "I have a question. Did you really take on a disciple seriously?"

  "I did."

  The ring did not light up.

  "If you really did, there must be another reason. The Kuro I know is not someone who makes important decisions with such simple feelings."

  "Now, what do you mean? I think I already answered that."

  "I have a question. Is there still a reason why Kuro took on a disciple?"

  "N-no. That's all."

  The ring lit up. Is there still a reason why I took on a disciple?

  "You lied. In this question and answer game, if you hide the truth within other truths, the real feelings won't be found."

  Hide the truth within other truths? What do you mean?

  "T-there is."

  "I have a question. What is that reason?"

  What is sister's true feelings...?

  "That morning, on the witch divination show, it said today is my day of destiny."

  ...Hey, did my life really get influenced by a divination show! And the ring didn't light up either...

  "I have a question. There's still a reason why Kuro took on a disciple, right?"

  "There isn't! There really isn't anymore."

  The ring lit up.

  "This is a ceremony to hear the truth! You've been evading the question this whole time! What are you trying to do? I have a question. What is the real reason for taking on a disciple?"

  Big sister's bck aura is completely suppressed by Sumeragi-san's red aura. Come on. Wasn't the idea to come to exorcise the evil witch? But now, no matter how you look at it, it seems like Big sister has become the one being exorcised. Isn't this a bit evil on our part, too? The bck evil witch is being exorcised...

  "I... I get it! I should just say it, right? I'll just have to say it..."

  The real reason Big sister took on a disciple...?

  "I... I'm jealous of Beni..."

  The ring isn't shining. Sumeragi-san is also looking at the ring. Suddenly, in an angry tone:

  "Jealous...!?! Is that your true feelings? What's there to be jealous of?! What's so jealous about being cursed like this!"

  "Ah! Damn it! Can't you tell if I don't say it out loud! I... want a family!"

  A family?

  "A family? There's a possibility that the curse could be passed down through the family. Kuro should understand how worried I am about that! Is this what you're jealous of, Kuro?! If you wanted a family, why didn't you consult with me beforehand!"

  Passed down?

  "If I consulted with Beni beforehand, this would definitely have happened. Beni would definitely be angry."

  "That's natural! You should have understood how much I struggled every day worrying about whether or not the family would be cursed. So, I don't want you to walk the same path as me!"

  "Hey, Beni."

  Big sister's voice suddenly sounded calm.

  "What is it?"

  "I wonder if it's really all bad to have a new family."

  "It's all bad! Having to take on missions and requests even with a new family, being embraced by a man I don't like, and regurly being injected with drugs - it's all bad!"

  She was getting agitated, tears starting to form.

  "I have a question, is it really all bad to have a new family?"

  "Don't ask me again! It's all bad!"

  At that moment, the ring sparkled.

  "......Huh...a lie?"

  Her red aura disappeared for a moment. She looked at the ring that was sparkling with an expression of disbelief.

  "What does this mean...? Are there...good things...?"

  "Of course there are. Having a new family itself is a 'good thing'."

  "A family itself...?"

  "If family wasn't so important, would you have to struggle so much, Beni? You wouldn't have to worry about your family being cursed, right?"

  "Uh...uh...that's..."

  "Hey Beni, haven't we both carried the burden of curse alone for hundreds of years? When you have a new family, of course there are feelings of unease and worry as witches, but a new thought emerged within us."

  The Sumeragi-san held back her tears as she looked at her sister.

  "...thought?"

  "What if we didn't have to bear the curse alone, but had someone to support each other? How would that be?"

  "...What do you mean?"

  "I don't know, it's about the future. But seeing Beni, I do feel envious. That's why I took on an apprentice, I also want someone to support me in the future."

  "You idiot!...Kuro...you're really an idiot!...Support...I'm here, you know!"

  "Of course, Beni is a best friend, but a best friend and family are a little different. And, you know, Beni has a new family now, and I...it's a bit difficult for me to fit in. Wanting my own space, you know?"

  "But I really don't mind at all!"

  "I'm the one who minds."

  "You fool...you're such a fool! Do you know how much I worry about you? You really are a fool!"

  The Sumeragi-san's tears wouldn't stop. Big sister smiled as she looked at the Sumeragi-san.

  "I know. We're best friends, after all. We wouldn't have a retionship over hundreds of years if we weren't best friends."

  At that moment, three children suddenly burst in! Two hugged the Sumeragi-san and comforted her, while the other girl stood between the witches...

  "Hey! Stop bullying Mom!"

  She faced Big sister to protect the Sumeragi-san, arms outstretched. Looking at Big sister with a determined gaze.

  "Hey! Cut it out! Don't interrupt the ceremony! Well...it's fine. And Rin...don't call me 'not cool' anymore..." (TL/N: reference to Episode 2 about her name)

  The answer to the question she had earlier came at that moment. These children were probably the new family.

  "Mom will be okay, you guys wait over there for a bit."

  The children listened to what the Sumeragi-san said and left the circle of the ceremony to come to my side. The two girls had the same red hair and red eyes as the Sumeragi-san. The other boy had brown hair. Was he also the Sumeragi-san's child? All three looked to be about the same age as me.

  "You see, when times get tough, someone will come to support you. Beni has three little supporters. I think it would be okay for me take on one disciple. Hehehe."

  Ah, I finally understood. Why was Sumeragi-san so desperate to prevent her sister from taking on a disciple? Why did she try to stop us like an experienced person? Because the Sumeragi-san is experienced person herself.

  Even though the red aura disappeared and there was only a bck aura in the office, I could see three threads of red. It was the curse of the red witch between the Sumeragi-san and her three children. And the color was much darker than the thread between me and Big sister. Maybe it was already impossible to cancel the contract. Or maybe it was genetically impossible to cancel it in the first pce.

  "I see. From a family perspective, I am definitely an outsider. Promise me, just once. Talk to Yuya properly. He has the right to cancel the contract himself."

  "That's what I intended from the start. There have been a lot of things tely so I haven't had the time."

  "I'm waiting for your decision. I won't stop you anymore."

  The Sumeragi-san tore up a paper that looked like a red contract.

  "Let's say it together, the words to end the ceremony."

  ""Witch's Q&A is complete, I approved.""

  The Q&A between the Bck Witch and the Red Witch came to an end.

  "Okay, I guess it's time for Yuya and me to head back. Oh, right before we go, I need to give this to Beni..."

  "Documents? What documents? Why did you lock them with a locking spell?"

  "You can't see it yet. The locking spell will release in 5 minutes. Well then, Yuya, let's go back."

  "Oh... wait a minute."

  My sister started walking faster than usual, and I followed after her. It was shortly after leaving Sumeragi-san's office. A loud voice was heard from behind.

  "Kuro!!! Why didn't you tell me earlier!"

  It was Sumeragi-san's loud voice...

  "Haha~ I said I would return it with interest."

  "What are those documents?"

  I was very curious why Sumeragi-san was so angry, so I asked Big sister.

  "That's the observation report Yuya wrote. And it even has photos. Haha~"

  "The first observation was of a red woman, and that's Sumeragi-san!?"

  I never noticed. But there certainly aren't that many women who wear red suits.

  "This is Beni's punishment. It's a punishment for releasing red magic in someone's house."

  "Red? What do you mean?"

  "Ah, Yuya can't see it, but witches can see traces of each other's magic. It's like red paint is spttered all over the living room. Only witches can see it, so I'm the only one who can clean it up. It's really hard work."

  Does that mean you can't clean dirt you can't see?

  "Sister, what about those children?"

  I had been wondering for a while. And about the three red threads.

  "Oh, you mean Suzune, Rin, and Kou. Suzune and Rin are Beni's daughters. Kou is a disciple that Beni took in. There were some circumstances, so Beni took in a disciple."

  "Are they children born from missions or requests?"

  I'm worried about Big sister too. The boss's sperm is probably still in her body...

  "No, the two were born after Beni got married, they are Beni and her husband's children. DNA tests have been done."

  "Sumeragi-san got married?"

  "About ten years ago, but shortly after Rin was born, her husband passed away."

  "Eh...?"

  "It was a tragic accident. Beni and I also investigated the accident. It was a truly tragic accident."

  Sumeragi-san is raising three kids by herself... but... why take in a disciple again? As I pondered these questions, we already returned to the Bck Building.

  .

  (From the perspective of the red witch)

  "Ugh, Johnny, how could you give me that bread... When did you even take this picture? If you had time to take a picture, why didn't you stop it right then and there?"

  "Mom, what is this bck stain...?"

  "It's on here too."

  "Huh...Suzune...Rin...can you see that...?"

  (End of the perspective of the red witch)

  .

  "I come back, I come back, and I finally return to my home~"

  My sister and I entered the first-floor office, and after Big sister closed the office door, I suddenly felt a dark aura from behind. It was the magical power emitted by Big sister.

  "Now, Yuya, the question and answer session is not over yet. There are things I want to ask you too. I'm going to hear your true feelings. It's a ritual to hear your true feelings, so I won't let you escape."

  My sister kissed her own ring, and

  "In the name of the Bck Witch, Kurozaki, I hereby execute the question and answer session of the witch!"

  As I surrounded by the bck aura, the final question and answer session of the witch had begun.