"Fou!"
As Luo Zhen approached, Fou, perched on his shoulder, cheered and leaped toward Mashu.
Mashu held out her hands and caught Fou naturally. As she stroked Fou's extremely soft fur, she gazed at Luo Zhen with a gentleness absent from her usual expression.
Under Mashu's gaze, Luo Zhen came to her side, and the two exchanged a smile.
Then, with perfect understanding, they fell silent and gazed together at the beautiful blue sky before them.
A handsome young man and a beautiful girl stood side by side in the snow beneath the blue sky. The sight was even more beautiful than a painting.
The silence between them did not become heavy or awkward. Instead, it grew warmer and more filled with affection.
At that moment, silence spoke louder than words.
However, some things still had to be said aloud in order to express them fully.
At least, that was how Mashu felt right now.
And so...
"It really was wonderful that I was able to meet you, Senpai."
Mashu murmured as if speaking to herself.
Anyone could tell from her tone that she meant every word.
"If I hadn't met you, Senpai, I definitely wouldn't have had the chance to leave Chaldea one day like this, and I probably never would have had the chance to see the blue sky, either, right?"
That was what Mashu believed.
But Luo Zhen shook his head.
"It was Roman who brought you out of the sterile room. I didn't do anything."
That was the truth.
If not for Roman, given Luo Zhen's strength and position at the time, he would never have been able to save Mashu. He might not even have reached this point with her.
"Back then, I rejected everything about Chaldea. I hated, and even resented, those Magi who