A few weeks later...
The sun hung gently in the afternoon sky, casting a warm golden light over the scenic riverside town just outside Gloria's academy territory.
It was a popular date spot for students with quiet streets lined with flower shops, small cafés, and a beautiful stone bridge overlooking a crystal-clear river.
Gray and Lyra walked side by side along the riverbank, their fingers gently intertwined.
Lyra had returned to the version of herself that Gray remembered fondly... the soft, kind, and incredibly lovey-dovey type.
The intense, yandere side that had emerged during his long absence was nowhere to be seen today.
Instead, she was smiling brightly, her light brown hair with golden strands tied in a loose ponytail that swayed with every step.
She wore a simple white sundress that fluttered in the breeze, looking radiant and gentle. She leaned her head against his shoulder as they walked, humming softly.
