A Final Quest & A Good News

Haruto lounged in his room, finally enjoying a rare moment of peace. 

His earphones were plugged in, muffling the outside world as he sat comfortably on his bed, a long-forgotten book in his hands. 

With everything that had happened recently, he hadn't had the time—or the patience—to sit down and read, but now, with no immediate chaos looming over him, he could finally turn the pages without distraction.

Haruka was away on a school trip to Nara, Ayaka had gone traveling with her aunt, and Mari was buried under her studies and tutoring sessions. 

Even Akane, who usually spammed him messages nonstop, had gone silent for the day—probably too busy playing the new game she had been hyped about for weeks. 

For once, he had the room, the house, and the time all to himself.

Or so he thought.

A sudden chime rang through the air, breaking his focus. His eyes snapped toward the glowing blue screen that materialized in front of him.

[Ding!]