The Shards of War: Balancing Power

Chapter 71

Matsu set the plates on the table, the aroma of his cooking filling the room. "Alright, everyone, dig in! I hope you all like it."

Yumiko eagerly grabbed her chopsticks. "Thanks, Matsu! This looks delicious!"

Iyomei nodded, her mouth already watering. "Yeah, thanks for cooking, Matsu."

Khamenei smiled warmly. "Thank you, Matsu. It smells amazing."

Matsu grinned, pleased with their reactions. "No problem, guys. Enjoy!"

Calie and Marie exchanged a glance, impressed by Matsu's culinary skills. "Wow, Matsu, this looks fantastic," Calie remarked, picking up her chopsticks.

Marie nodded in agreement. "Yeah, you really outdid yourself this time."

Blaze leaned over to Matsu, a mischievous twinkle in her eye. "I hope you made extra for seconds, Matsu. I have a feeling we're all going to want more."

Matsu chuckled. "Don't worry, Blaze. I've got you covered." He began to serve himself, eager to join in the meal with his sisters and friends.

as they ate, Matsu listened intently as the girls shared their stories, a warm feeling of contentment settling over him. He glanced around the table, taking in the sight of his sisters and friends laughing and chatting animatedly.

Yumiko recounted a funny incident from back home, causing Calie and Marie to burst into laughter. "Oh, that sounds like something Calie would do," Marie chuckled, nudging her friend playfully.

Meanwhile, Khamenei shared a touching story from Eclipse City, her words painting a vivid picture of the bustling streets and vibrant atmosphere. Blaze listened intently, nodding along in understanding.

Matsu felt a sense of pride swell within him as he watched his sisters bond with his friends. He reached out and gently squeezed Marie's hand, his smile widening at the warmth of her touch.

Blaze caught Matsu's eye and gave him a knowing smile, silently acknowledging the happiness that radiated from him. Matsu returned the smile, grateful for this moment of joy and connection with his loved ones.

Then Matsu deciding to use their day off to spend more time with his family, he asks his sisters if they want to hang out in the city and they agree, Calie and Marie agree that's a good idea and Blaze says that sounds fun, but she agreed to hand out with Merli today, after she left school they haven't talked much and they agreed to hang out.

Matsu smiled at Blaze's words, understanding the importance of spending time with Merli. "That sounds great, Blaze. It's important to catch up with friends," he said, giving her an encouraging nod.

Calie and Marie exchanged a glance before turning back to Matsu's sisters. "We can all hang out together in the city," Calie suggested, her eyes bright with enthusiasm. "It'll be like a mini adventure!"

Yumiko, Iyomei, and Khamenei nodded eagerly, excitement lighting up their faces. "That sounds like a lot of fun!" Yumiko exclaimed, her eyes sparkling with anticipation.

Matsu grinned, pleased to see his sisters so excited. "It's settled then. We'll have a great day out together," he declared, his voice filled with warmth and affection.

As they finished their meal and cleared the table, Matsu's sisters chatted excitedly about their plans for the day, discussing all the places they wanted to visit in the city.

Blaze stood up, her phone in hand, ready to call for the chauffeur. "I'll go ahead and meet Merli," she announced, her eyes bright with anticipation. "You guys have fun exploring!"

Matsu smiled at Blaze, giving her a thumbs-up. "Enjoy your time with Merli. We'll catch up later," he said, his voice cheerful.

Calie and Marie nodded in agreement, waving goodbye to Blaze as she left the room. "Take care, Blaze. Have a great time," Marie called after her, a warm smile on her face.