Cosmic System: Road To Eternity

Chapter 30 - Minato & Hoshino

Satoru stood outside, leaning against the wall as he admired the beautiful crescent moon. The view of it calmed him, and the urge to sleep was slowly dawning on him.

It was then that his wife came beside him, resting her head on his shoulder while placing a hand on his chest. He welcomed this gesture by placing his hand on hers.

"Its beautiful" she said, also gazing at the crescent moon. Satori said nothing in response, his eyes still fixed on the starry sky.

"It's very late, come with us to bed" she said. "The Ketsuki are nucturnal. They will keep watch all night, just as they always do."

"I overheard what you discussed with them" Satoru said.

"I'm sorry" she replied, gradually pulling herself away. "I didn't mean to play you like that."

But he pulled her close, keeping her as she was.

"I haven't forgotten about the oath we made to our parents when they died" he said. "We will stay true to the cause, no matter what."

"To the bitter end" they both said in unison.

Then she