Suchen came to the library and noticed Lika sitting in the corner. She was wearing a simple blue and white school uniform paired with white silk stockings, her slender calves swaying slightly as she turned the pages. Suchen casually drew closer to her.
Carrying a book, Suchen sat down across from her. Watching Lika as she was engrossed in reading, a tender warmth stirred in his heart, sharing the same quiet space with her in this secluded corner.
Just then, Lika, who was reading, also noticed Suchen. Her silver hair gently brushed across the pages, her crimson eyes narrowed slightly, and her pretty lips pressed together as she gracefully closed the book and said, "You came to read, too."
Chapter 17