Okay guys, wtf???
So, remember Arashi no Yoru Ni / One Stormy Night?
Apparently, this year was the 30th anniversary of the original books, and after 20 FREAKIN YEARS, THERE IS A NEW OFFICIAL ENTRY IN THE SERIES

"あいことばはあらしのよるに/One Stormy Night Are The Love Words"

Apparently, in the new One Stormy Night book entry this year, Mei and Gabu developed a "familial love"!
Other sources also say that the book is abt them getting through challenges of living with each other!

So yeah, to those who may be concerned, Mei and Gabu are not dead lmao

Also I've heard that, this new entry is part of a new series of books continuing Mei and Gabu's story!
A sequel to the book is set to be released this winter so...
HOLY SHI-????