Shards of War: Eclipsian Secrets

Chapter 39

That evening, Matsu sat at the dinner table with his sisters, enjoying the familiar warmth of their company. Yumiko, Iyomei, and Kamenei chatted animatedly as they ate, sharing stories from their day. Matsu listened, his mind still lingering on the conversations he'd had with Dr. Boskow earlier.

After finishing their meal, Matsu decided to share a bit about his day. "So, I went to see Dr. Boskow today," he began, setting down his utensils. His sisters looked up, curious. "We talked about a lot of things—mainly about how I've been feeling lately and how I can manage it better."

Kamenei, always the more outspoken of the twins, raised an eyebrow. "You actually talked about your feelings? That's a first."

Matsu chuckled, knowing she was teasing. "Yeah, I did. It was... different. But I think it's something I need to do more often. She gave me some good advice."

Iyomei nodded thoughtfully. "It's good that you're doing that, Matsu. We all worry about you, you know?"

"I know," Matsu replied with a small smile. "And I appreciate it. I'm just trying to find a balance—making sure I'm okay so I can be there for you all."

Yumiko, who had been quietly listening, gave him an encouraging smile. "You've always taken care of us, Matsu. We're glad you're also taking care of yourself."

After dinner, they all pitched in to clear the table and wash the dishes. Once the kitchen was clean, Yumiko spoke up, her eyes lighting up with excitement. "Matsu, can you help us set up that new system we've been talking about? You know, the one we can use for video calls?"

Matsu grinned, knowing exactly what she meant. His sisters had been eager to upgrade their setup for video calls, but they hadn't quite figured out how to do it. "Sure thing. Let's get started."

They moved to the living room, where their large TV stood against the wall. Matsu retrieved the high-end webcam they had purchased, along with the necessary cables and equipment. "Alright, here's what we're going to do. We'll connect the TV to your computer, and then we'll use this webcam as the camera for your calls. It'll give you a much better experience."

As Matsu began setting up the system, Iyomei and Kamenei watched closely, asking questions about the process. He explained each step patiently, guiding them through the connections and configurations. Once everything was plugged in and set up, Matsu powered on the TV, and the screen mirrored their computer's display.

"Now, let's test it out," Matsu said, turning on the webcam. The image on the screen was sharp and clear, the webcam capturing every detail.

"Wow, this looks amazing!" Kamenei exclaimed, impressed by the quality.

Yumiko clapped her hands together, excited. "This is going to make our video calls so much better. Thanks, Matsu!"

"No problem," Matsu replied, pleased with how it turned out. "Now you just need to select the webcam as the default camera in your video call app, and you're all set."

The sisters took turns trying out the setup, marveling at how easy it was to use. Matsu felt a sense of satisfaction, not just from completing the task but from spending time with his sisters, helping them with something that made them happy.

As the evening wound down, Matsu couldn't help but feel a sense of peace. Despite the challenges and responsibilities that weighed on him, moments like these—being with his sisters, sharing in their joy—reminded him of what was truly important. And for now, that was more than enough.

Yumiko, filled with excitement from the new setup, turned to Matsu with a grin. "Hey, why don't we call your friends and show them what we did? They'll be impressed!"