Along the banks of the Naka River, the evening glow slowly spilled down, tinting the sky a soft gold.
A gentle breeze swept past, carrying the cool dampness of the water through the air.
On the river, sunlight shimmered over the ripples like scattered stars, peaceful and beautiful. The two still stood on the bank, where the evening breeze brushed the grass beneath their feet with a soft rustle.
Without realizing it, Shinichi and Tsunade had spent an entire day here discussing the construction details of their future "home."
At first, Tsunade had only mentioned it casually. She wanted flowers, a wine cellar, a spacious and bright house, and a few trees in the yard. She had even carefully planned where the kitchen should go.
But as they talked, Shinichi gradually grew serious. His brows even drew together slightly, thoughtfulness and anticipation gathering in his eyes.
"...I was thinking we might as well make it completely different."
Seeing his serious expression, Tsunade raised an eyebrow. "Oh? Different how?"
Shinichi's lips curved slightly, a playful gleam in his eyes, though his tone was utterly certain.
"If we're going to build it, let's build a truly smart home."
Tsunade paused. "Smart?"
Shinichi nodded slightly, looking toward the distant riverbank as he chuckled softly.
"It means the house won't just be a house anymore. The windows, lights, kitchen, even the furniture can operate automatically, adjusting to the residents' needs at any time. Even when nobody's home, everything will stay in perfect order."
He paused, lowering his gaze to his palm. His gold-and-blue Rinne Tenseigan flashed briefly in his eyes as he spoke softly.
"With my current ocular power and Sealing Jutsu, I can absolutely create a perfect whole-house smart system."
"I could even..." His eyes narrowed, and his lips tilted upward. "Build a