The family enjoyed a warm and harmonious dinner together.
Hyuga Hiashi was quite happy when he learned that they would not be eating out tonight.
Though he still maintained that old-fashioned, stern appearance on the surface, Ryosuke could sense from his emotional fluctuations and body language that he cherished this feeling of family reunion.
However, the cozy scene of a family drinking tea and chatting together after dinner would never happen in the Hyuga family.
As before, after dinner, Hyuga Hiashi rose and returned to his study to attend to work.
Ryosuke and Hinata also began their evening training and schoolwork.
There was one change now: Hanabi had grown up. She could walk, jump, and run around, and was at the age when she could never sit still.
In the past, the quiet Training Ground had contained only Ryosuke and Hinata, but now Hanabi was there to watch their sparring.
"Go, Sis!"
Under the distant lights, little Hanabi sat on a stool, munching on snacks as she cheered like she was watching a show.
The Training Ground was no longer as dark as before. So Hanabi could see their movements clearly and would not be frightened, all the lights around it had been turned on.
"I want little Hanabi to cheer for me too."
Ryosuke looked at Hinata in front of him with feigned distress.
"Hmph, hmph!"
Hinata smugly hummed at her little sister's encouragement.
In front of outsiders, she seemed rather cold, but before Ryosuke and Hanabi, she shed her disguise and defenses.
Moreover, after taking the initiative to fight several real battles, she had become the top-ranked girl in their grade. Having regained her confidence, she had grown much more cheerful.
Satisfied by Hinata's eager stance, Ryosuke stretched his body and beckoned to her with a light laugh.