Chapter 1993


    Persephone''s POV:


    ''Subconsciously, it''s been a year since I arrived in Southeast Aciatic.


    ''The life here is quitefortable. With Grandma Cordelia''s ties to Southeast Aciatic royalty, I get to


    live in the pce, enjoying the same treatment as the princes and princesses here.


    ''I''m pursuing my passion in university, studying the design major I''ve always wanted. I''ve always


    aspired to be an outstanding fireworks designer.


    ''There''s no winter in Southeast Aciatic, just year-round sunshine and warmth akin to spring, unlike a


    certain ce... Yet, that ce, although warm, felt damp and dark while the air carried a rotten scent.


    But it holds the most unforgettable person in my life.


    ''Life in Southeast Aciatic is good, but itcks him...


    ''Throughout this year, Morpheus and I have maintained an unspoken understanding. We''ll talk once a


    week over the phone and exchange emails every other week. We share our lives, discussing our


    achievements.


    ''He manages that gym exceedingly well.


    ''Several significant national matches were held there. Morpheus attended as the owner and discovered


    many promising boxers. He took them under his wing, nurturing them, and they shone in several world


    championships.


    ''He has be a legend in the field.


    ''I''m genuinely happy for him. I told him that I''m doing fine here in Southeast Aciatic too. He falls silent


    whenever he hears those two words, only chuckling on the other end of the line.


    ''Actually, I find it odd why he never initiates video calls with me. I really want to show him around, show


    him where I live, and... let him see me.


    ''Once, I worked tillte on a design project with my mentor. It was when I went back that I suddenly


    realized it was our scheduled call day, and my phone had been on silent. When I checked, I saw


    several missed calls from Morpheus.


    ''I stepped into the yard and was about to call him back when I noticed a swarm of fireflies. The


    doublewinged fireflies in Southeast Aciatic are quite famous.


    ''Excited, I called him on video. I hoped he''d pick up, but he hung up after a while.


    ''I tried again, and he hung up once more.


    ''I was annoyed when his call came in.''


    That day.


    Persephone asked him angrily, "Why didn''t you ept my video call?"


    Morpheus chuckled. "I called you several times earlier. Didn''t you ignore them as well?"


    "Are you getting back at me?"


    "Silly goose."


    ''That "silly goose" from him truly made Persephone melt. She softened and chuckled. "Morpheus, how


    have you beentely?"


    "Good," he replied inly. "How about you?"


    "Guess?"


    "It''s the rainy season there. Stop standing in the yard all the time. You never know when it''ll rain."


    Persephone nced at the sky. No stars, just clouds veiling the moon.


    It truly wasn''t a clear night. It might rain anytime.


    Persephone stepped back, standing under the eaves.


    "You seem to know a lot!" Sheughed. "Tell me more. What else do you know?"


    "I also know that when you''re immersed in designing, you tend to sit for too long. Stand up and move


    around from time to time. It''s better for your health."


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    "Sure thing."


    "Note nights and no picky eating."