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The sea breeze stirred the woman's chestnut hair.

Two long trails of footprints stretched across the beach.

Mu La Flada looked at the woman walking beside him and felt he could never get enough of her.

"Cagalli has been working far too hard lately..."

Marlu seemed not to notice his gaze. Speaking of Orb's leader's ceasefire resolution, her voice was full of concern.

"...It was the same last time. They argued for ages before the Julius Treaty was signed. It's so strange. Everyone clearly wants the war to end, but when it comes time to sit down and talk, why do the countries' opinions become so divided?"

"I think everyone must be calcium deficient."

Mu tossed out the nonsense casually and received an eye-roll for it.

"...Mu."

To hear her call him by that name again, Mu felt utterly filled with satisfaction and joy.

He wrapped an arm around Marlu's waist and drew her close. "...Let's not talk about this anymore. Let's talk about the future. Our future."

"The future, huh..."

Marlu glared at him, both annoyed and amused. "That depends on how you behave."

"I see."

Mu tilted his head back and pondered for a moment before murmuring softly, "...Let's get married."

Marlu's body stiffened. Tears gradually welled up in her brown eyes, yet a gentle smile touched her lips.

The morning sunlight was tranquil and elegant, lacking any noisy bustle. It brought peace to the heart and refreshed the spirit.

A faint fragrance drifted into his nose, soothing and pleasant.

Rubbing the tip of his slightly itchy nose, Noer slowly opened his eyes.

Lacus's flawless, delicate face filled his vision, her blue-violet eyes reflecting his figure lying in bed.

"You're awake?"

Seeing that Noer had come to, Lacus smiled and pulled back the pink strand of hair she