Chapter 67: The Weight of the Past, the Hope of Tomorrow
Kazuya stood in the doorway of the Utsuro household as he entered and spotted Hikaru, Mei, Aoi, and Misaki in the living room.
"Mr. Utsuro," Hikaru said, bowing respectfully, with Aoi following suit.
"It's nice to see you again, Hikaru. Aoi," Kazuya greeted, before his eyes landed on Mei. "Oh? And who might this be?"
"Hello, Mr. Utsuro." Mei bowed politely. "My name is Mei. I'm a friend of Hikaru's. It's nice to meet you."
Kazuya narrowed his eyes, studying her face for a moment.
"Mei? As in Mei Tomita? The volleyball setter?"
"Yes," she nodded.
"Well," Kazuya smiled warmly, "it's an honour to meet you."
"Thank you, sir!" Mei responded with a smile.
Then–
Kazuya's eyes shifted toward Misaki. He set his bag down gently and stepped toward her, taking a seat beside his wife on the couch. Hikaru, Mei, and Aoi silently observed.