Eiko, a gentle pastel cyan ウ-shaped letter, stirred from slumber and surveyed her surroundings. To her surprise, she found herself in the company of four other letters: a fiery reddish orange オ-shaped one, a vibrant lime green て-shaped one, a dazzling neon blue ス-shaped one, and finally, a regal purple イ-shaped one. 141Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6FIlDn0rmt
The purple letter beamed at Eiko, extending a warm welcome to the newcomer. Eiko, however, seemed hesitant and uncertain, her eyes darting nervously between her companions. Though she remained silent, her unease was palpable.141Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡliuNQCIzaw
"Welcome, Eiko," the orange one said with a smile as warm as the sun. "You're one of us now." Eiko looked around, unsure of what to say. 141Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3h8Wft3Lf2
"I don't know you," she said, her voice barely above a whisper. 141Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfqkdPsdY9Q
"We're your sisters," they replied in perfect harmony. Eiko's eyes widened as she finally understood. 141Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlggJwDeB0C
"But... what are your names?" she asked, her curiosity piqued. One by one, they stepped forward and introduced themselves. "I'm Akino," said the first. "I'm Gen," said the second. "I'm Hika," said the third. The fourth simply said, "Kazuko." 141Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLFW2ugB0zV
Eiko felt a sense of belonging wash over her as she looked at her new family. "Okay," she said, feeling more at ease. "Can you show me around?" 141Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMIV9RzSCFD
"Of course," Akino said with a smile. She led the way down a long hallway with doors on either side. "These were our ancestors' rooms," she explained. Akino then led her siblings through the winding halls of their home, they journeyed forth until they finally arrived in the kitchen. Hika, ever the complainer, grumbled about the tour. "Akino, why must I endure this? I already know every nook and cranny of this place." Akino rolled her eyes at her sister's whining. "Do it for Eiko, Hika." 141Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOYIv8MwXxQ
"Fine," Hika huffed. 141Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkHxItvYpe6
"This is where I prepare our meals," Akino gestured to the kitchen. Gen piped up, "Hey, I've helped too!" Akino realized she had forgotten to mention that and gave Gen a sheepish look. 141Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyINwIppGsy
Hika scoffed at Gen's comment. "Of course you have," she sneered. 141Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBBDzFQXTeR
"Enough," Akino interjected. Gen and Hika exchanged a glance before reluctantly agreeing to behave. As they continued the tour, she ushered her siblings into a chamber adorned with a kaleidoscopic rug, each ring of the rug a match for the hues of the sisters. A television graced the space as well. 141Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGPU7BoSSCT
"This is where we relax and watch television," Akino explained. Further down the hall, they encountered a blocked-off hallway. "This will be the next floor," Akino announced. "We plan to have spare bedrooms for future siblings." Eiko's curiosity was piqued once more. "More siblings? How?" 141Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxNKUTSzoV2
Akino chuckled. "We'll discuss that later." Disappointed, Eiko followed her sisters to the hallway with five doors, each adorned with a symbol representing whose room it belonged to. "This is where we sleep," Kazuko informed them. "Each of us has our own room." She swung open the door to her chamber. "Enter, sister!" she called out. 141Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡchpJ6E6SRH
The walls of Kazuko's room were painted a regal shade of purple, and a twin-sized bed sat in the corner. A dresser stood against the wall, adorned with trinkets and treasures, while a desk overflowed with sketches and artwork. Pillows and plush toys were scattered about the floor, creating a cozy atmosphere. Gen's quarters were painted a vibrant lime green, and a queen-sized bed dominated the space. Advanced colored pencils were neatly arranged in a box on her desk, alongside a pencil cup and a few notebooks. Her wardrobe was organized with military precision. Hika was notoriously secretive about her room, never allowing anyone to peek inside. And Akino's room was a fiery scarlet, with a queen-sized bed and an agenda on her desk, complete with a few pencils and gel pens. Her wardrobe was similar to Gen's, but larger in size. 141Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7RgjthngaA
"Now, Eiko. Are you prepared to see your quarters?" Akino asked excitedly. "Absolutely!" Eiko replied, and sh approached the door with a cyan symbol etched onto it, which resembled her own. She grasped the handle and pushed the door open. 141Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4N6oh1cJh7
