"I never thought the two of us would go on so many missions over these ten years. Several times, we nearly lost our lives, but we made it through in the end. We've faced life and death together now. Anything that comes afterward will be a piece of cake," Ruri said softly with a smile.
After hearing what Ruri had just said, Momokusa Harukawa nodded with a smile.
Beneath the setting sun, their shadows stretched out long. Looking at those shadows, one could see what they would look like when they were old, still able to live happily together like this.
Just before nightfall, the two walked home hand in hand. At that moment, they were incredibly happy, filled with joy.
"All right, Ruri, see you tomorrow! Get some good rest when you get home. You've spent the whole day with me, so you must be tired," Momokusa Harukawa said softly to Ruri as she stood at her front door.
After hearing what Momokusa Harukawa had just said, Ruri shook his head with a smile, then said to her, "How could I be tired? I'm too happy being with you to feel tired. I'm fine. Make sure you get some good rest once you're home."
After hearing what Ruri had just said, Momokusa Harukawa nodded with a smile. Then she kissed him on the cheek and went inside her house.
Ruri then turned around with a smile and returned to his own home. Just like that, another happy day came to an end.
"Hahahaha! Ten years! This moment has finally come. Last time, I said it would take ten years for them to hatch completely, and now the moment is finally here. My revenge plan is about to begin. I'm so happy!" In the darkness of night, inside a cave