Ryo sat comfortably between Sachiko and Yumi, his presence grounding the quiet but warm atmosphere at the breakfast table. Sachiko, ever affectionate, held a spoonful of food, feeding him with a gentle smile. Yumi watched, still feeling a bit out of place yet observing the casual intimacy they shared. She noticed how Sachiko moved easily beside Ryo, her actions calm and confident, while she herself was still cautious, trying to find her own place without stepping out of line.
For the first time, Yumi felt a strange sense of normalcy during breakfast—a far cry from the life she'd known in the turmoil outside. The table was set, the morning quiet except for the faint hum of silence that hung around their secure walls. In this moment, she allowed herself to take in the room, marveling at how even in this chaotic world, a scene like this could feel almost… safe.
