"Well, Master Kars, I'll leave you and the Mistress Flandre now."
Having completed her task of bringing Kars here, Sakuya took her leave, giving the two, who hadn't seen each other in decades, space to reconnect. Once Sakuya was gone, Flandre immediately began to complain to Kars about Remilia's actions over the years.
"Kars, my sister is so mean! She never tells Flandre about anything fun, and she keeps Flandre locked in her room so I can't go out and play. Don't you think she's being unfair? Kars, join me and let's fight against my sister!"
Flandre hoped Kars would understand her plight and side with her against her sister's unjust behavior. She believed that with Kars's help, their revolt was certain to succeed.
"About that…"
Kars felt conflicted about Flandre's invitation. Saying yes or no was equally problematic. Being caught between Remilia and Flandre, siding with either one would only lead to trouble for him.
"Hmph! Flandre took such good care of you when you were tiny, and now you won't even help Flandre! Flandre even changed your diapers! Flandre did things my sister would never do, you know!"
Kars felt a very peculiar wave of emotion hearing Flandre bring up those details.
"But Little Auntie Remilia probably did that for your own good, Flandre. You shouldn't be so mad at her. Although her methods might have been a little wrong, and she definitely didn't explain things clearly…"
Hmm… now that I think about it, Little Auntie Remilia might be more at fault here, Kars mused. Regardless, his current goal should be to help mend the relationship between the two sisters. Since they both looked after him, he couldn't stand by and watch their relationship sour.
"In any case, if Little Auntie Flandre just clearly tells Little Auntie Remilia what she wants to say, maybe this problem won't happen again."
"Really? Kars isn't lying to Flandre, is he? You know, tricking your auntie makes you a bad boy! If Flandre finds out, I will smack your hands!" Flandre was filled with anticipation by Kars's suggestion. She really wanted to go outside and play, and if Kars's idea could make that happen, she was willing to try.
"Of course, I wouldn't lie. I'll take you to see Little Auntie Remilia right now. You can tell her everything clearly, and things won't be like this anymore."
"Yay! Flandre loves Kars the most! ≧∇≦"
Assured by Kars's promise, Flandre smiled again, happily snuggling into his chest. She rubbed her face against him, remembering how he used to be a small child in her arms, and now he was so big while she hadn't changed at all. Their positions felt entirely reversed, which made Flandre feel a little odd.
"Kars, is there really no way to make Flandre as big as you? Flandre wants to be as big as Kars so I can hug you like I used to."
"But I really don't know. If I did anything special, it was just sunbathing. Why don't you try it with me, Auntie? The sun at dawn is truly beautiful! Being bathed in that kind of light is an enjoyment for the whole body and soul!"
Kars's invitation sounded to Flandre like he was deliberately provoking her. How could the sun on a vampire's body be enjoyable? She hated it.
"Kars is being naughty again! You shouldn't do things like that! Today, Flandre is going to teach you what things you shouldn't do."
Flandre went to a corner of the room and fetched an easel. She placed a sheet of white paper on it and used crayons to draw an abstract picture. She seriously held it up to Kars and declared,
"The sun is very unfriendly and scary!" Flandre pointed to the sun in the drawing—which was abstract, complete with sharp teeth and an angry, fierce expression—and then pointed to the little figure beneath it. The figure's spiked purple hair confirmed it was supposed to be him.
"Its light will make Kars's skin dry and wrinkled, and that feels terrible. Kars definitely won't like that feeling. So, does Kars understand now?"
Kars smiled and nodded at Flandre. "Yes, I understand everything. I understand what Auntie said."
But I still want to sunbathe.
Flandre, unaware of Kars's true thoughts, nodded in satisfaction. She flew into the air, reached out, and patted Kars's head, giggling. "Good, Kars is very smart! He understands right away."
Doing this made Flandre feel very proud. To her, completing this meaningful lesson felt like being a grown-up sister.
"Now, let's go find Little Auntie Remilia and make her stop keeping you in your room."
Kars picked up the airborne Flandre and carried her out of the room. Once outside, Flandre became incredibly excited. If Kars hadn't been holding her, she probably would have run off immediately.
When they found Remilia, who was having a freshly brewed cup of tea, she was momentarily stunned to see Kars simply carrying Flandre out.
"Little Auntie, I came to talk to you about Little Auntie Flandre. I think restricting her is the wrong approach. It's a flawed method, and I believe it's necessary to properly address this issue."
"That's right! Flandre and Kars are here to fight my sister! Flandre doesn't want to stay locked in her room anymore! Flandre wants to play outside, so Flandre is going to personally defeat my sister and go outside!" Flandre immediately declared her intentions from Kars's arms. This made the already speaking Kars freeze in surprise. Wait, this isn't how this was supposed to go! And why is it about defeating Little Auntie Remilia now?
"Kars, what is the meaning of this? I asked you to keep Flandre company, and now you're joining her mischief? If you act like this, I won't help you find a wife." Remilia put down her teacup, looking displeased. She sent him to be with Flandre, and now he was out here causing trouble with her. Has he really remained so easily led, even after growing up?
"Um, Little Auntie Flandre, didn't I say to just talk things out clearly? Why did it suddenly turn into this?" Kars asked anxiously.
Flandre tilted her head in confusion. "Didn't Kars say to explain things clearly to my sister? So Flandre is saying what I wanted to say."
But that's completely different from what I meant!!!