The next day.
Morning.
Natsume Kayo had enjoyed an unusually wonderful night's sleep. When she woke, she felt completely refreshed and at ease.
It was a feeling she had never experienced at the main family estate.
Maybe it's because this place actually feels like home...
Since she could no longer sleep, she took out her phone to check the time and discovered that it was only a little past five.
She was surprised; she clearly hadn't expected to wake so early. But since she was awake, she decided to wash up and make breakfast for Natsume Chikage and the others.
However, shortly after leaving her room, she happened to run into Kaga Renai by the stairs.
"Oh, Renai? Why are you up so early?"
Kaga Renai trembled and immediately turned around. When she saw Natsume Kayo, her face flushed bright red.
"Kayo... Kayo, why are you awake?"
Natsume Kayo looked puzzled. "I slept really well last night, so I got up early today. What about you? Was it the same for you?"
"Mm... yes." Kaga Renai covered her lips and swallowed before shyly changing the subject, her words vague. "I thought I'd get up early and make breakfast... What would you like to eat, Kayo? I'll make it for you."
"No, let me handle that. I'm quite a good cook, you know." Natsume Kayo shook her head. "Since you're up so early, why don't you go wash up first?"
"Mm... okay." Looking very embarrassed, Kaga Renai hurried off to wash up.
After Kaga Renai left, Natsume Kayo sniffed. She thought she had caught a strange smell coming from her, though she wasn't sure whether she had imagined it. A little while later.
Natsume Chikage sat at the dining table eating breakfast and said, pleasantly surprised, "This is delicious. Who made