If there is an event that could propel Mizuo forward, Ziongzong believes that Watanabe Gengo's funeral would be a good opportunity.

Ziongzong, Yuki, and others are undoubtedly important to Mizuo. But Watanabe Gengo is different.

For Mizuo, Watanabe Gengo is a very special person.

In the beginning, they were enemies.

Watanabe Gengo, who was employed by a human trafficking organization, posed a great threat during the battle with Ziongzong.

Fortunately, Watanabe Gengo was only playing around at the time and did not cause serious harm to Ziongzong or jeopardize their rescue mission.

After the incident, Ziongzong learned from the police that Watanabe Gengo was merely an unknowing hired hand in that event.

Usually, their paths would not cross after that, as they belong to two different worlds.

However, things took a new turn later.

The villain named Akao was not the true organizer; there was a much larger organization behind him.

In order to bring the real culprit to justice, to punish him, both Uesugi Yuki and Koga Mizuo, two young girls, unexpectedly ran into Watanabe Gengo once again during the investigation and formed a cooperative relationship with him.

After that, the past could not be undone, and as a result, Uesugi Yuki, Koga Mizuo, and her mother were attacked by unknown forces. To save the three of them, Watanabe Gengo, still recovering from his injuries, chose a fate of self-destruction along with the enemy.

Therefore, to Mizuo, Watanabe Gengo is a lifesaver.

There is no reason not to attend the funeral of an old benefactor.

And at that funeral, something will occur that will serve as the catalyst for Mizuo to overcome her inner demons.

There is no evidence, but Ziongzong firmly believes that this will be the spearhead to break the current deadlock.

Later that day, Ziongzong shared this idea with Uesugi Yui at school. Then, during the Uesugi family's second household discussion that evening, everyone agreed with this idea.

In summary, it can be divided into several parts:

1. Inform Mizuo about the funeral during their usual meal delivery routine.

2. Avoid actively inviting or requesting Mizuo to attend the funeral and instead subtly lead her to suggest attending it herself.

3. Act accordingly and adapt to the situation at the funeral, helping Mizuo overcome her inner turmoil.

The first two points should not be a problem, but the third point is uncertain and causing headaches for everyone.

No one can predict what will happen at the scene.

However, between doing and not doing, trying and not trying, everyone firmly chooses to seize this opportunity, this hope.

Watanabe Gengo, who saved Mizuo with his own life, will once again save Mizuo in another form through his funeral.

"Although the last step seems difficult now, we cannot stop just because it is difficult."

At the end of the discussion meeting, Uesugi Tano, the head of the family, summarized and encouraged everyone's morale.

"The precondition for achieving the third step is the first and second steps. Now, let's start by trying to bring Mizuo out of the house!"

So, the next day at noon, after a long absence, Yuki and Ziongzong, together with the dishes made by Yukino, went to Mizuo's house.