Holster–Kaguya relationship

Holster and Kaguya share an affectionate aunt–niece relationship marked by recurring visits and a familiar family resemblance. Kaguya’s presence becomes more frequent as Holster’s father nears the completion of his Authority, while her visits to the shrine to Arc give their family connection a devotional setting.

Family Relationship

Holster refers to Kaguya as her aunt, establishing a close family tie rather than a formal or distant association. In conversation with her uncle Revolver, Holster recalls that Kaguya often makes the same observation he has just made: Holster looks increasingly like her mother, or perhaps her mother looks like Holster. The repeated comparison suggests that Kaguya knows the family resemblance well and has remarked on it over time.

Visits and Shared Ritual

Kaguya visits Holster more often as Holster’s father approaches the completion of his Authority. The account links the increase in visits to this moment in the family’s life, without explaining Kaguya’s private reasons for coming more frequently. Her visits also include leaving an offering at the shrine dedicated to Arc, placing a recurring act of devotion alongside the personal familiarity between aunt and niece.

An Unspoken Expectation

Holster notices that Kaguya often seems to be waiting for something only she can see coming. The impression gives the relationship a note of uncertainty: Kaguya is present and familiar, but Holster cannot read the expectation behind her manner. The text does not disclose what Kaguya anticipates, leaving that perception as an unresolved part of Holster’s understanding of her aunt.