The Warmest Moment in the World...

"I've kept you waiting..."

Asuna placed a bowl of clear soup on the dining table, took off her gloves, and smiled at Wu Yan, who sat across from her.

"Hurry up and eat. It's been a long time since you last had something I made..."

Wu Yan nodded, grabbed a sandwich, and brought it to his mouth. "Who told you to come visiting every time just to eat the food I make? It's not like you ever bring anything you made for me."

At that, Asuna pursed her lips and muttered with her head lowered, "I don't come visiting just to eat..."

"What did you say...?"

"No~~thing~~" Asuna puffed out her cheeks and turned her head away somewhat guiltily, making Wu Yan sigh. A woman's heart was as deep as the sea...

Breakfast was usually fairly simple. For Wu Yan, it was generally just bread, sandwiches, and the like. Though simple, he made them with care, so they naturally tasted superb. It was much the same when Asuna was at home, but since Wu Yan was here today, she had unusually added a bowl of clear soup to celebrate this special day... Asuna loved delicious food, but her appetite was not actually that large. Unlike Astrea and Tohka, who were simply foodies and would eat anything as long as it filled them up, cooking was more of a pursuit for Asuna. Thus, this simple breakfast ended amid a slightly hurried yet warm atmosphere...

After clearing the dishes, Asuna plunged into the kitchen to wash the cookware, while Wu Yan sat on the sofa reading the latest newspaper.

Only a day had passed since Floor 74 had been cleared, yet there was unexpectedly abundant information in today's paper. Much of it concerned Floor 75: the levels and strength of the field