My Visual Novel System

Cook

Justus was deeply engrossed in his book, carefully underlining specific passages with his pen as he followed the dialogues. However melodramatic the book might have been, it served as his guiding light. With his lack of romantic experience, these books became his way of compensating for the absence of real-life practice.

He continued reading for another half hour until his phone suddenly rang, startling Justus. Glancing at the screen, he saw an unfamiliar number displayed.

Mentally reciting the number, Justus immediately recognized it as Azaria's.

His heart skipped a beat with excitement. He had expected Azaria to call and inquire about his health in a few days, not on the very first night.

Feeling a surge of happiness, he took a deep breath and calmly picked up the phone, softly saying, "Hello."

His voice sounded weak and subdued, a deliberate act to create an illusion of illness and evoke Azaria's sympathy. On the other end, upon hearing the greeting, Azaria seemed momentarily s