**Chapter 4: Confessions and Complications**

The air was electric with tension as the Nekos and Suzuya sat in the living room, the soft glow of the evening sun casting a warm light over the scene. Hanbee, Nakarai, Tamaki, and Mikage had all been waiting for the perfect moment to confess their feelings to Suzuya, and it seemed that the time had finally arrived. Hanbee, ever the shy one, was the first to speak up. He took a deep breath, his long black hair rustling as he nodded to himself. "Suzuya... I... I have something to tell you," he stammered, his voice barely above a whisper. Suzuya's red eyes locked onto Hanbee's, filled with concern. "What is it, Hanbee? You can tell me anything," he said softly. Hanbee's eyes dropped, and he fidgeted with his hands before blurting out his confession. "I... I love you, Suzuya. I've been feeling this way for a while now, and I couldn't keep it inside anymore." Suzuya's face went still, his expression unreadable. But as he looked into Hanbee's pleading eyes, he saw the sincerity and vulnerability there, and his heart melted. Before Suzuya could respond, Nakarai stood up, his blonde hair gleaming in the fading light. "I, too, have something to say," he declared, his cat-like eyes burning with intensity. "I've come to realize that my fascination with you, Suzuya, goes far beyond mere curiosity. I love you, Suzuya. Your beauty, your kindness... you are a wonder to behold." Tamaki and Mikage exchanged a nervous glance before Tamaki spoke up. "Suzuya, I've been wanting to tell you something too," he said, his brown eyes sparkling with mischief. "I love gaming, and I love shopping, but most of all, I love you. You're the one person who makes me feel like I can be myself." Mikage, the astronomy enthusiast, stepped forward, his black eyes shining with a deep affection. He spoke in his unique language, but this time, Suzuya understood. "Mikage loves Suzuya," he translated, a smile spreading across his face. "Mikage wants to be with Suzuya, to explore the stars together." As the Nekos confessed their feelings, Suzuya's heart swelled with emotion. He had grown to love each of them in their own unique way, and now, he realized that he felt the same way. But just as the Nekos were about to breathe a collective sigh of relief, Big Madam's voice cut through the air, her tone shrill and menacing. "You think you can just defy me like this, Suzuya? You think you can just ignore my authority and live your own life?" The Nekos stood up, forming a protective barrier around Suzuya. Hanbee's eyes flashed with anger, and Nakarai's hands clenched into fists. Tamaki and Mikage stood tall, their faces set in determination. Suzuya, however, was not one to back down. With the Nekos by his side, he felt a newfound sense of courage. "Big Madam, I've had enough of your abuse. I've had enough of your manipulation. I'm taking control of my life, and I'm not going to let you hurt me or the people I care about anymore." The tension in the air was palpable as Big Madam's face twisted with rage. But before she could lash out, Tooru Mutsuki and Hasie Sasakie burst into the room, their faces set in determination. "Big Madam, that's enough," Tooru said firmly, his eye patch glinting in the light. "We're not going to let you hurt Suzuya or his friends. It's time for you to leave." With the support of his friends and the Nekos, Suzuya finally found the strength to stand up to Big Madam. As she stormed out of the house, the Nekos turned to Suzuya, their eyes shining with love and devotion. Suzuya smiled, his heart full. "I love you all," he said, his voice barely above a whisper. The Nekos smiled back, their faces alight with happiness. And as they wrapped their arms around Suzuya, holding him close, he knew that he had finally found his true family.