Ever since that day, he came to see me every single day, never once trying to hide how he felt. He's handsome, his Rank is high… I found myself liking him quite a bit, so… that's just how it happened."
Rory froze in shock.
Her older brother had taken advantage of the moment—while his younger brother was busy caring for the child—and swooped in. From blood brothers to something far more intimate?
That kind of move… was impressive. Kind of wrong, but still impressive.
"Alright, enough about me."
Gina said lightly, as if brushing away the subject. She reached into her belongings and took out an exquisitely crafted box, then placed it into Rory's hands.
"I asked you to come today to give you this."
Rory accepted the box and slowly opened it. Inside lay a single black fruit, its surface smooth and faintly lustrous, as though it held something mysterious within.
"What is this?"
