His hands slipped back to his sides, posture relaxed, eyes already drifting back toward the shelves as if he had simply completed a task and moved on.
And just like that—
The moment ended.
Or at least—
That's what it looked like.
Because between them—
Something lingered.
Well, Mihu only noticed it.
After a while, Si Hon turned back to the shelves, the earlier noise fading into the background as his focus sharpened once more. The rows of books stretched endlessly, each one humming faintly with potential, but this time— this time, something stood out immediately. Not loud. Not aggressive. Just… undeniable.
His gaze locked onto it.
There, resting quietly among the others, was the one that felt different.
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"Yes."
The word slipped out under his breath, quieter this time, less surprise, more… confirmation.
"Finally."
