bestfiction Chapter 576: Seventeen
Chapter 576: Seventeen
Chapter 576: Seventeen
December 11, 2025
Sliding the window open, Hiro glanced outside. Flakes of snow danced in the air as they fell from above. The world outside was enveloped in a layer of snow.
At the moment, Hiro had just woken up.
With the festive season approaching, he had returned to his hometown.
Staring at the world outside, he whispered, "Yet another winter has come." His breath immediately transformed into a white mist.
"Hiro, are you awake?"
The voice of his mother from downstairs penetrated his ears, distracting him from his reverie.
"Yes, Mom," he responded.
"Then come down and have breakfast," she yelled.
"Coming," he said before sliding the window shut.
Just as he got to the kitchen, he was met with the sight of his parents. His father who had recovered enough to make some movements was sitting in his usual place with a newspaper in his hand.
The mug before him oozed steam, signaling the presence of a hot beverage.
His mother was setting the table.
The kitchen was brightly lit and the atmosphere was rather serene.
It was the peaceful atmosphere, he had longed to see. Seeing them, he felt at home and he couldn't help but smile.
Due to his father's injury, this peaceful atmosphere had been disturbed. But now, it felt as if everything had been restored back to normal.
"Did you brush your teeth?"
"I don't know. Let's ask him."
His response got on her nerves. For a while, she even thought if he was being sarcastic right now. But seeing his composure, she realized that it was hopeless to ask him in the first place.
Frowning, she said, "Leave that matter to me."
She figured that it'd be better for her to plan everything by herself. After all, she couldn't put a strain on him when he was recovering.
Takashi didn't go against her. So, he nodded.
Right then Hiro also arrived. Immediately, the two composed themselves, pretending as if everything was normal.
"Sit down, I'll pour you some soup," she said as she hastily stood.
"Aren't you eating, Mom?" Hiro asked upon finding her idle.
While he and his father ate the prepared breakfast, she was the only one who was not eating.
"You eat first. I'll eat later," she responded.
Then she left the kitchen and came back a little later.
Hiro finished his breakfast and headed upstairs. Entering his room, he found his phone buzzing. So, he immediately walked to the phone, "Ishikawa? Why is she calling me right
now?"
"Hello, Hiro. Are you free right now?" she said as he picked up the call.
Well, he didn't have anything to do, so, he answered honestly, "Yeah, I'm free."
"Great! Then will you accompany me to the market?" she asked cheerfully. "I wanted to buy a few things. So, it'd be great if you could tag along."
Remembering the time, she had helped him, he couldn't bring himself to deny her. It'd be too rude to deny her right now.
So, he agreed, "Sure, when are we leaving?"