After speaking with Old Neil, Alice returned home. Remembering his belief that "no matter where you are, those who love you will want you to be happy," she hesitated for a moment before trying once more to fit into this era.
Back in Tingen City, it was not as if Alice had never tried. It was just that she had only begun to feel a sense of belonging when...
After thinking for a while, Alice decided to start by visiting her neighbors—she had moved in so many days ago, yet had never considered getting to know them. That was truly inexcusable!
"Good evening, Mrs. Greenland." Looking at the lady who had opened the door to No. 35, Alice smiled gently. "I recently moved into No. 36. My name is Briel Rose. I'm sorry I never had the chance to visit you sooner."
"Oh, so you're the new neighbor next door!" Mrs. Greenland smiled warmly. "Hello, Miss Rose. Would you like to come in and sit for a while?"
"Then I'll be imposing on you." Alice followed her inside. "Please just call me Briel."
"Oh, Briel." Mrs. Greenland led Alice into the living room. "I noticed that someone new had moved in next door long ago, and I kept wondering when I would get to meet you... Would you like something to drink? Black tea or coffee?"
"Coffee, please." Still not quite used to being an adult, Alice hesitated briefly. "I've been busy unpacking these past few days, and only recently found some free time. After all, it was my first time moving, so I didn't have much experience..."
"Do you live alone? Don't misunderstand, I just think you look rather young." Mrs. Greenland asked in surprise.
"Yes, I live alone." Alice lowered her head, her eyelashes trembling as she