The lantern in Yor's room continued to cast its soft, golden light as Haruto quietly slipped out, leaving the door slightly open. He moved downstairs to the kitchen with gentle footsteps so as not to wake his grandfather.
In the quiet kitchen, illuminated by a single warm bulb, Haruto filled a kettle and set it on the stove to boil. While waiting, he took out a small egg from the refrigerator and gently lowered it into a pot of water, letting it boil until perfectly soft. The simple, caring routine steadied his heart. Once the water was ready, he carefully poured it into the rubber hot water bag, wrapping it in a clean, soft towel to make it comfortable. He placed the peeled, warm boiled egg on a small plate along with a glass of water and her medicine.
