Then Akane gave a short sigh, her shoulders rising and falling as she leaned back slightly on the couch, the fabric of her red sweater shifting against her skin.
"Well yeah that's true…" she said, her voice soft but carrying a hint of reluctance.
She crossed her legs, one boot tapping lightly against the floor as she tried to sound casual, though her cheeks still held a faint pink flush from the shocking scene she had walked in on earlier.
Chiyo's eyes lit up with genuine excitement, her small hands clapping together once as she leaned forward on the edge of her seat.
"Really?? That's cool!"
Her voice was bright and full of wonder, the kind of innocent enthusiasm only a younger sister could have.
In this world, having powers wasn't extremely rare, but it wasn't everyday either.
Some people were born with abilities —
fire manipulation, enhanced strength, x-ray vision, or more exotic gifts —
