Once Kyoya went to work, Shouko went to the home library. She wanted to finish the short story requested by Editor Minagawa. It would be featured in the newsletter for the upcoming New Year Day. Since Shouko couldn't join the teaching event because she was preoccupied with personal matters, she wanted to give this short story a try.
Shouko sat in the library and diligently began to work. From time to time, she would lift up her gaze and look around her.
Ever since she had completely regained her hidden memories, the importance of this place grew in her heart. This was one of the places where she would always spend her time with Little Riceball. Whenever Kyoya had free time, he would also come and be with them here.
The sound of his milky voice softly resonated in the room, softening the light in Shouko's eyes.
"Mommy, does my handwriting look good? It's good, isn't it? Isn't it?"