Chapter 578

She took out another pen from her schoolbag that looked like it had a very high-quality texture.

"This pen was a gift from Sister Yukimura."

Kaga Reisa recalled for a moment and asked softly:

"Was it... given to you by the classmates from Natsume-gege's club when they came over to play on the day I wasn't here?"

Natsume Ruri nodded happily:

"Mm-hmm! The older sisters are all very nice!"

—Of course, if they wanted to become his girlfriend, that would be another matter entirely, Natsume Ruri silently added in her heart.

Natsume Chikage looked at these gifts, his heart feeling slightly warm.

Yukimura Suzune, Xiyuanji Nanase, and Fujiwara Aoi were indeed all very kind to him and his younger sister, bringing small gifts every time they visited.

He was a person who remembered kindness; whenever others were good to him, he would always keep it in his heart.

If there was an opportunity in the future, he should return the favor to them as well.

Afterwards.

Under the warm yellow light, the small apartment was filled with a quiet and peaceful atmosphere.

Natsume Chikage leaned against the wall, his fingertips tapping lightly on his phone screen as lines of text flowed out, fully immersed in the unfinished story.

Beside the low table not far away, Natsume Ruri and Kaga Reisa were huddled head-to-head, chattering away over a stack of drawing drafts.

They would occasionally frown in thought, then excitedly gesture, arguing in low voices about the composition of the manga storyboards and whether a certain line of dialogue was appropriate.

The pencil glided across the paper, making a soft rustling sound that intertwined with their gentle discussion.

The room's television was on, playing a late-night entertainment program in a low voice.

The flickering images and the host's relaxed laughter became the background noise for this small space.

Time flowed quietly in this plain and steady rhythm.