Chapter 84: Desmond?
Arthur approached Sakura.
"Enjoying the scenery?" he asked amusingly.
She turned upon recognizing the voice. Her face then lit up with a smile as she said, "It's so peaceful here. The flowers are beautiful."
To think such a character was hated this much. Yet her personality, when she wasn't upset, seemed calm.
Arthur nodded and agreed, saying, "They are indeed. The Land of Tea is known for its natural beauty."
The two sat down to engage in small talk, discussing the weather, the local customs, and the upcoming race. Sakura spoke with enthusiasm, pleased and excited about how a lot of things have been going lately.
Arthur noticed a subtle change in her demeanour.
There was a sense of maturity about her—a confidence that contradicted her young age. The Sakura he remembered was a lot shyer and a little insecure, often looking for approval.
But the girl before him was different. She was like her older self: strong, independent, and capable.
He wondered if the time spent with the other players had changed her. It had to have been. Or perhaps it was simply a matter of growing up. Reasonable to believe, but it was written that her maturity phase wouldn't develop for at least another three years.
Whatever the cause, Sakura had evolved into a notable young girl.