The newcomer was Videl.
The young girl stood on the grass outside the yard, dressed in clean, practical training clothes.
She wore a loose white short-sleeved shirt and snug black stretch shorts that wrapped around her toned, slender legs.
Her features were exquisite, and she was stunning even without makeup. Her black twin ponytails hung over her shoulders, their ends swaying lightly.
She was looking up at the yard on Mount Paozu, making sure she had come to the right place.
Son Gohan had just finished breakfast and was watching television in the living room with Goten.
The TV was airing a special program about Super Saiyaman, his red-and-blue figure flying all over the screen.
The host enthusiastically called him the "guardian of the city."
Goten sat cross-legged on the floor, hugging the remote as he watched with great interest.
Hearing movement outside, Son Gohan gave a soft sound of acknowledgment, set down his cup, and headed out.
When he opened the door, he saw Videl standing on the grass.
Sunlight fell over her as the breeze lightly stirred her figure, outlining the shape of her long legs.
Son Gohan's eyes immediately lit up, and he complimented her.
"You look really beautiful today. So cool, too."
Videl froze for a moment. She tilted her head at him, the corners of her lips lifting slightly.
"I didn't expect you to know how to compliment people."
"Of course I do."
Son Gohan leaned against the doorframe, sounding as though it were only natural.
Footsteps sounded behind him as Chi-Chi poked her head out from inside.
She had only been curious about who had arrived, but the moment she stepped outside—
she saw a pretty girl standing in the yard, talking face-to-face with her son.
Chi-Chi's brows furrowed slightly. It was a subtle