Lonely Rock for the Blind.

Eliza shook her head and went forward to hug Nekoyashiki Haru.

"...I've already thought it through..."

Is that so… Nekoyashiki Haru closed her eyes, slowly savoring the embrace.

"...You chose to sacrifice yourself too..."

"Rather than a sacrifice, it's more accurate to say that this is what I wanted to do."

Eliza closed her eyes.

"Haven't you already accepted it? My whole life has turned me into your possession, so now all I need is you."

"...Ha...that's because I feel guilty."

"There is still love."

"... "

Nekoyashiki Haru remained silent.

Eliza released her embrace.

The two crossed the river bridge and continued walking along the extended road.

"!"

The storefront next to her made Eliza's eyes widen in surprise.

"what happened?"

Nekoyashiki Haru turned to look at Eliza.

“…Um, Master…”

Eliza pointed to her side.

Nekoyashiki Haru followed the girl's hand and looked.

That was an art supply store.

"Hmm? Is there anything special about it?"

Nekoyashiki asked with a smile.

"!"

Eliza was taken aback.

"That...painting...art supplies...the owner can see them again now, right? And even if they couldn't see them before, they still..."

"We already have it at home, so we don't need to buy any more."

Nekoyashiki Haru shook her head.

"No...that's not what I meant! Because I...Master, you've lost your dream for so many years..."

A finger gently covered her mouth.

"Eliza... I still have band stuff to do."

"Eh?"

Eliza was taken aback.

"This is love. I have you, and you have me. I will try my best to love you with everything I have. Since that's the case..."

Nekoyashiki Haru looked toward the art supply store.

"It doesn't matter anymore..."

"...!"

Eliza clenched her fists and pursed her lips.

"...Seriously, why are you making that face..."

Nekoyashiki Haru shook her head.

"I know everyone probably wants me to continue pursuing my dreams... but I don't need to anymore."

"But...but!"

"It wasn't because I was forced to give up, it was because I gave up voluntarily."

Nekoyashiki Haru pulled Eliza away quickly.

After walking a distance, Nekoyashiki Haru slowly stopped.

"See? Leaving from there isn't a big deal, it's because I'm holding your hand..."

Nekoyashiki Haru's back trembled slightly.

"…I…"

"I will always love you, love you with everything... I don't want this to be just empty words... I will show it through my actions..."

Nekoyashiki Haru stroked Eliza's hair.

"I'm ready, and I'm ready to start a new story."

"!"

Eliza lowered her head, then suddenly raised it.

"I see!"

"Hey, by the way, what's for dinner? It seems like you've been cooking all the time lately?"

"...Ah...curry rice?"

"Hmm? That's good. Can I help out? I'd like to cook for you from now on."

"...It's a little dangerous..."

"No way, I could make chocolate even before I could see!"

"Nekoyashiki Haru said smugly, then paused slightly."

"Speaking of which, they wouldn't still be alive, would they...?"

Eliza suddenly stopped again.

Nekoyashiki Haru paused for a moment, then turned to look at Eliza.

"What's wrong now?"

"…that…"

Eliza blushed and pointed to the hotel next to her.

"...Shall we go in...and take a look?"

"...Now for the first time?"

"...Yes, right now."

Eliza nodded vigorously, then her blue eyes met Nekoyashiki Haru's gaze, glistening with moisture.

"...I really don't want to wait anymore...and if my eyesight is fully restored, it will be safer for me to cook for us, won't it?"

"it is good…"

Nekoyashiki Haru nodded.

Chapter 453 Valley of Waves

"Phew! You've worked hard on the performance!"

The band, who had just finished their performance, were walking out from backstage.

"The first time went very smoothly! The kitten and we worked together perfectly!"

Niji Natsumi smiled and patted Nekoyashiki Haru on the shoulder.

"After all, I've been listening to your rehearsals."

Nekoyashiki Haru chuckled softly.

“That… Qing…”

Goto Ichiri swallowed hard, then looked at Nekoyashiki Haru and called out softly.

"What happened?"

Nekoyashiki Haru looked at Goto Ichiri.

"...Are your eyes...glowing...?"

Goto Ichiri pointed to Nekoyashiki Haru's eyes.

"...Actually, I wanted to say this when I saw you today...why did your expression change again..."

Kita Ikuyo said.

"...Not only has the color changed, but has your vision fully recovered as well?"

Yamada Ryo then asked.

"Yes, that's correct."

Nekoyashiki Haru nodded.

"How is it? The new eye color looks pretty good, doesn't it?"

"...It feels so flashy..."

"Ichi Nijika said helplessly."

"Colored eyes just don't seem quite right, do they..."

"It's okay, just tell people they're wearing colored contact lenses."

Nekoyashiki Haru blinked her dazzlingly colorful eyes.

"...It's like you're some kind of Mary Sue novel heroine...or rather, it's like a part of a story that was pulled out of a discarded plot and forced onto you because they were unwilling to give it up!"

"...Nijika-senpai, your comment feels really weird..."