Chapter 80

Colin soon found a local inn. The owner, upon hearing the sound of the car, came out to give us a warm

welcome. He engaged in a friendly conversation with Colin as though they had been friends for many

years.

“Colin, it’s been a long time since you’ve come. Did you finally have a girlfriend? That’s great; now I don’t

have to worry about you.”

“No, mister. That’s not it. I’m Luna, and he’s my older brother,” I quickly replied before Colin could say

anything, feeling a bit embarrassed about being mistaken for his girlfriend.

“A sister from another mother? Colin, she’s even more beautiful than the scenery here. Keep it up!” The

owner’s eyes contained a hint of encouragement.

When Colin shook hands with the owner, his grip was strong–as if they had made some kind of

agreement.

The owner laughed heartily, telling us to make ourselves at home and that he would take care of our

meals and accommodations.

we had typical northern farmhouse dishes. It was surprisingly delicious, and I

walking became

held my hand, strolling

there a lake here? Why is

that before the liberation, this place was occupied

when it evolved

up in the South, I didn’t know

go of my hand and patting

for not knowing even this. No

when Colin opened the trunk, I was shocked to see

and arranged them neatly before sitting me in front of an easel. He placed a paintbrush in my hand and said, “I’ll paint

+15 BONUS

The sun had set, the moon had risen, and the

illuminate us. Yet, despite wracking my brains, I

beauty of

painting emphasized details, and after four hours, I

I had to add colors slowly after going

I had waded into

and maple leaves. I even included the grass by the stream, all vividly on the

I still felt something was missing. No matter how I looked at the painting, it seemed a bit dull. It

the charm I

a while. Then, he effortlessly picked up a paintbrush and

sketching.

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