The afternoon sun cast a golden glow over Narukami Island, its light filtering through the sakura trees that lined the cliffs behind the Kamisato Estate, their petals drifting lazily to the ground like a soft pink snowfall. The estate's backyard overlooked a steep drop to the ocean below, the waves crashing against the rocks with a rhythmic roar, the air filled with the scent of saltwater and the faint sweetness of blooming flowers, a serene setting marred by the tension brewing within the Kamisato family.
Ayato Kamisato sat on a plastic white chair near the cliff's edge, his Hydro Vision glowing faintly at his waist, a cup of milk tea in his hand as he sipped contentedly, his gaze fixed on the horizon where the sea met the sky, his voice a relaxed hum as he said, "Nothing beats a morning with milk tea and this view." Ayaka, his younger sister, approached from behind, her Cryo Vision glowing at her waist, her expression a mix of frustration and determination as she sighed, her voice firm as she said, "Ayato, your days of lazing around drinking milk tea are over, hand it over."
Ayato stood, his tone playful as he took another sip, "If you want milk tea, get your own, slurp." Ayaka smirked, her voice a mix of challenge and exasperation as she replied, "I knew you'd say that, let's settle this."
She drew the family heirloom sword, its blade glinting in the sunlight, her stance ready as Ayato grinned, his voice teasing as he said, "How many times have we fought, suck." Ayaka tilted her head, her tone reflective as she answered, "Too many to count, we've been at it since we were kids."
They shared a brief smile, their sibling bond evident despite the tension, but Ayaka's expression hardened as she said, "Let's end this once and for all." Ayato nodded, pushing his milk tea shaped saber free with his thumb, his voice calm as he replied, "Fine, let's do this."
The Teyvat Second Creation broadcast room chat buzzed with reactions, Yoimiya writing, "I always see Ayato with a milk tea cup, it's his thing." Thoma, watching from the estate, added, "The master loves milk tea, I prepare several cups daily, though the miss has complained."
Ayaka's response was quick, her tone embarrassed as she wrote, "Thoma, don't air our family issues." Thoma apologized, his voice sheepish as he wrote, "Sorry, Miss, I got carried away."
Beidou chimed in, her tone amused as she wrote, "The second creation already aired your family drama, it's out there now." Xander added, his voice curious as he wrote, "I've heard of siblings fighting over property, but milk tea, that's a first."
Jean offered her perspective, her tone analytical as she wrote, "It's like an addiction to alcohol, Ayato's obsession with milk tea makes him neglect his duties." Paimon, ever the food enthusiast, wrote, "Milk tea that makes you idle sounds delicious, I want to try it!"
Xiangling replied, her tone eager as she wrote, "Paimon, you're always thinking about food, I'm curious too, let's make some." Yae Miko's message was the most intrigued, her voice teasing as she wrote, "I can't wait to see how this video twists the Kamisato family next."
The video continued, showing the siblings' duel, their skills among the best in Inazuma, but Ayaka's Cryo mastery gave her the edge over Ayato's Hydro techniques. Ayato struggled, his movements slower as he deflected Ayaka's icy strikes, his voice a grunt as he said, "You're tougher than I remember."
Ayaka pressed her advantage, her voice firm as she said, "Ayato, you're no match, surrender the milk tea and promise to stop slacking." Ayato's expression hardened, his tone defiant as he replied, "Never, milk tea is my life, we're inseparable!"
Ayaka's eyes narrowed, her patience gone as she said, "Are you really this stubborn, Ayato?" Ayato stood his ground, his voice resolute as he answered, "If I can't drink milk tea freely, I'd rather leave."
Ayaka's frustration boiled over, her voice a furious shout as she said, "Fine, if you love milk tea that much, leave, there's no place for you here!" She swung her sword with force, her Cryo energy creating a flurry of ice that overwhelmed Ayato, his defenses crumbling under the assault.
Ayaka found an opening, her blade slicing through Ayato's sleeves, revealing a dozen cups of milk tea hidden within, the cups flying into the air as Ayato cried, "My milk tea, no!" He dove to catch them, his focus entirely on the falling cups, his voice a desperate plea as he shouted, "I can't lose them!"
Ayaka's anger flared, her voice a growl as she struck Ayato on the head with the flat of her blade, "You care more about milk tea than your family!" The impact made a loud thud, Ayato's eyes rolling back as he collapsed, the milk tea spilling across the ground, his voice a faint groan as he muttered, "My precious…"
Ayaka sheathed her sword, her voice cold as she declared, "Today, I'm the head of the Kamisato family." The broadcast room chat erupted with laughter, Yae Miko writing, "Ayato's obsession is his downfall, this is too funny!"
Xander added, his tone amused as he wrote, "I didn't expect a milk tea addiction to cause this much drama." Thoma, watching the scene, wrote, "The master's love for milk tea is real, but this is exaggerated."
Ayaka, in the real world, sighed, her voice a mix of embarrassment and resolve as she said, "The broadcast makes us look foolish, but I'd never truly disown Ayato." Ayato, rubbing his head, replied, his tone sheepish as he said, "I know, but I do love milk tea, maybe I need to cut back."
Their moment of reflection was cut short by a sudden commotion near the estate's gates, the sound of shouts and clashing steel echoing through the air as a group of Treasure Hoarders raided a nearby supply caravan, their greedy hands snatching at the goods meant for the famine struck villages. Ayaka stood, her Cryo Vision glowing brightly as she grabbed her fan, her voice filled with resolve as she said, "Thoma, Ayato, we can't let them steal from the people, let's stop them!"
Thoma nodded, his Pyro Vision flaring as he summoned his spear, his voice steady as he replied, "I'm with you, Miss, let's protect the supplies!" Ayato stood, his Hydro Vision glowing as he drew his sword, his voice determined as he said, "I'll make up for the broadcast, let's do this!"
They rushed to the caravan, the Treasure Hoarders laughing as they looted crates of rice and medicine, their leader, a wiry man with a Dendro Vision, sneering as he spotted the Kamisato siblings, his voice a taunt as he shouted, "The Kamisato family, you're too late, these goods are ours!" He summoned a tangle of vines, the thorny tendrils lashing out toward Ayaka, their sharp tips aimed to ensnare her.
Ayaka countered with a burst of Cryo, her fan creating a blizzard that froze the vines solid, her voice calm but firm as she said, "You'll return what you've stolen, or face the consequences!" Thoma struck from the side, his spear igniting with Pyro energy as he burned through a group of hoarders, his voice a fierce shout as he said, "You won't profit off the people's suffering!"
Ayato moved with precision, his Hydro Vision creating a torrent of water that washed away the hoarders' defenses, his voice a determined growl as he said, "I'm more than a milk tea addict, let's see how you handle this!" He followed with a series of swift slashes, his blade cutting through the hoarders' makeshift shields, their cries of panic echoing as they stumbled back.
The Dendro Vision wielder roared, his vines regrowing as he charged at Ayato, his voice a snarl as he shouted, "You'll pay for interfering, Kamisato!" Ayato dodged, his Hydro Vision creating a shield of water that blocked the vines, his voice a taunt as he replied, "I've had worse days, you'll need to do better!"
Ayaka and Thoma worked together, their Cryo and Pyro combining to create a swirling vortex of fire and ice that engulfed the remaining hoarders, their voices a united shout as Ayaka said, "Together, we'll stop them!" The hoarders fled, their loot abandoned, the caravan workers cheering as they thanked the Kamisato siblings and Thoma, their hope renewed by the family's intervention.
Ayaka turned to Ayato, her Cryo Vision dimming as she smiled, her voice warm as she said, "You fought well, brother, you're still part of this family." Ayato nodded, his Hydro Vision fading as he sheathed his sword, his voice a mix of relief and resolve as he said, "I'll cut back on the milk tea, I promise, let's keep protecting Inazuma."
Thoma rested his spear on his shoulder, his Pyro Vision dimming as he added, "You both make Inazuma proud, let's keep fighting for our people." The siblings shared a moment of quiet resolve, their bond strengthened by the battle, the absurdity of the broadcast fading in the face of their duty, the struggles of Inazuma far from over, but their determination unwavering.
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