Inside Kame House, Chichi stood in the living room, her brows slightly furrowed as she watched Maron lounge lazily on the sofa, playing. "Maron, go study now!" Chichi's tone allowed no argument.
Maron pouted and reluctantly got to her feet. But when she saw her mother's stern expression, she finally ran obediently to her room. As she walked away, she muttered, "Seriously, you make me study every day. It's so boring."
Chichi let out a sigh of relief and headed for the kitchen to make some snacks for everyone. Her way of managing the household was as strict as ever, yet it carried a mother's unique tenderness. The whole house echoed with her busy movements.
Goku sat on the sofa, watching the scene before him, and could not help feeling deeply moved. He laughed at himself. "Good thing Chichi married Krillin. If she'd married me back then, with how bad I was at studying, I couldn't have handled someone like her."
He could not help shaking his head with a smile. Chichi's personality really suits Krillin. They really are living well together.
Still, even though his marriage to Chichi had never come to pass, he continued to regard her as a friend. They shared a deep bond, and he felt no regret over it.
Under the setting sun, everyone stood by the sea outside Kame House, enjoying the cool ocean breeze. Waves gently lapped against the rocks, making pleasant sounds, while the salty scent of the sea filled the air. Goku, Krillin, Bulma, and Master Roshi gathered together, chatting and relaxing as they reminisced about the days they had spent together.
Goku took a deep breath and gazed at the distant horizon. Then he suddenly said, "Do you remember when we searched for the Dragon Balls together as kids? We