Chapter 1: After years, i found you

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The next morning, a sweet figure woke me softly. The room was still partially dark, with the curtains blocking most of the sunlight, but a presence beside me made me open my eyes slowly. Sakura was standing next to the bed, smiling with her sweetness, and her eyes shone with that same quiet energy she always realized when she was happy.

"Good morning, sensei." - She said in a soft, happy voice, her usual way of calling me. She was already dressed for the day, which indicated that she had gotten up earlier to help with the tasks. - "It's time to wake up."

I blinked a few times, trying to lighten the mind of sleep that still weighed on me. He let out a lazy sigh and stretched, feeling my still strict muscles from the night before. - "Is it already in the morning?" I muttered with a slight hoarseness in my voice. He felt he had barely closed his eyes, but Sakura's smile was enough to dissipate any tired trace he could still have.

"Yes." - She answered happily. - "I've finished organizing the kitchen and getting some things. I think I'm starting to enjoy helping with everyday tasks."

Smile lightly, watching the genuine happiness on Sakura's face. - "I hope this doesn't overload you." - There was something deeply comforting to see her so excited about the little things in home life. She, who had gone through so many difficulties, now found joy in simple gestures, such as helping to organize the house and sharing quiet moments.

She nodded, looking pleased with the compliment. - "I like to do that. It's something that makes me feel useful, besides being with you and also with Choso." - She added, like a natural reflection.

Hearing Choso's name, I raised an eyebrow and looked around noting that my brother was not around. - "Speaking of him, where is Choso?" I asked showing a slight curiosity.

"Ah!" - Sakura answered, still smiling. -"He went to get Fujimura-san to have breakfast with us. It looks like she was late and Choso decided to help her. They must come back soon."

I laughed imagining the scene. Taiga, always so full of energy, but with a tendency to get lost in time, especially when he had responsibilities. And Choso, always so responsible and attentive, going to her to make sure she doesn't delay even more.

"Very typical of taiga ..." - I commented on shaking my head with a smile. - "And Choso always playing the role of older brother. I think he got used to taking care of all of us, right?"

Sakura laughed with me. - "Yes, he always takes care of us. I think this is something that never changes, right? Even when he looks serious and distant, you can see that he cares a lot about us."

"This is true ..." I agreed to feel grateful for the constant presence of Choso in our lives. Despite all the chaos he had faced over the years, it was comforting to know that he could count on each other. This bond, though unlikely, was one of the things that kept me firm, and knew it was worth to Sakura.

As I got up from the bed, straightening my clothes and preparing for the day, I reflected on the momentary peace we were living.

We walked to the room where Shirou was sleeping. The young man always had a habit of getting up early to train or help with tasks, but that morning he seemed to have allowed himself to sleep a little more. Half-care, knocking lightly on the door before I joined, while Sakura remained by my side with a smile.

"Hey, shirou, it's time to wake up! ..." - Said in a friendly tone, opening the door carefully.

Sakura, always more delicate, approached the bed and, in a soft voice, said: "Good morning, Shirou. The breakfast is ready."

Shirou muttered something as he turned sideways, still wrapped in the heat of the covers. His eyes were half circled, but upon hearing Sakura's kind voice, he slowly opened his eyes, flashing against the weak light that entered the window.

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