Chapter 20 ( part 1)

[Iuri Stevens' Sight]

- Finally, my boy is back! - my father hugs me tight and I return the same way.

Seven years away from here, from my parents, from Mrs. Lueni - God rest her soul - and from my only friend. During the vacations from one semester to the next, I dedicated myself to the gym and to learning martial arts. I worked hard to improve myself physically, and I am happy with the results. Today I look in the mirror and feel handsome, even though I am still tormented by Aya's words that insist on hammering in my head day after day.

- You have become a very handsome man, my son," my mother also hugs me, and I lift her from the floor by her waist and spin around with her in my arms. How I have missed her.

- You are even more beautiful, Mom," I say, and let her go