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    Daily life in the morning light, peace of mind is home

    The early morning sunlight shines through the gaps in the curtains and gently shines on the wooden floor of the safe house, making the fine dust in the air shine softly.There are no sudden encrypted communications, no emergency mission alerts, and no dangers to avoid. Only the crisp chirping of birds outside the window and the steady breathing of the people around you constitute the most touching morning prelude.

    Takeru Sato was awakened by warmth.When he opened his eyes, Akai Shuichi was lying on his side, his eyebrows relaxed, sleeping peacefully.The tight contours that had been tight for a long time were completely relaxed, losing the sharpness and vigilance of the FBI agent, leaving only the gentleness and softness of a lover.He habitually held Takeru Sato in his arms and gently put his arms on his waist. His strength was steady and reassuring, as if he was guarding the most precious treasure in the world.

    Takeru Sato looked at the person in front of him quietly. There was no wave in his dark green eyes, only the gentleness that settled down.He was once the coldest killer in the organization, walking on the edge of blood and darkness. He didn’t believe in people’s hearts, he didn’t believe in warmth, and he didn’t believe that he would have such a peaceful morning.From enemies facing each other at the tip of a knife, to companions side by side in desperate situations, and now lovers who rely on each other, they have walked the darkest road, crossed the most difficult hurdles, and finally found the stability that belongs to each other in the morning light.

    He gently raised his hand, and his fingertips slowly brushed the broken hair that fell in front of Akai Shuichi’s forehead. His movements were so gentle that he was afraid of disturbing the hard-won tranquility.Decades of wandering and killing seemed to have reached their final destination at this moment.

    Akai Shuichi slowly opened his eyes and looked into his calm gaze. The corners of his lips immediately curved into a faint and genuine smile: “Are you awake?” His voice was slightly hoarse as if he had just woken up, but was extremely gentle.

    “Yes.” Takeru Sato responded in a low voice, without any unnecessary words, but full of peace of mind.

    “I promised the doctor today that I will go over to have a Sakura bento and help Xiao Ai and the others do puzzles together.” Akai Shuichi tightened his arms and hugged him tighter, the tip of his nose gently brushing against the top of his hair.

    Takeru Sato nodded slightly, a trace of gentleness flashed across his eyes.Assembling puzzles, eating lunch, and joking with children, these trivial things that seemed ordinary to others were daily routines that he had never expected before.Now that each piece of it falls into his life, it makes him feel extremely solid and warm.

    The two of them got up to wash up, and the faint aroma of tea soon wafted from the kitchen.Akai Shuichi deftly made hot tea and baked two pieces of toast, his movements were natural and skillful.Takeru Sato leaned against the door and watched, occasionally reaching out to hand over the tableware. He didn’t communicate too much, but he had a tacit understanding that others could not match.In the past, one of them was in the light and the other in the dark, and they were tit-for-tat when they met; now, they are lovers who accompany each other day and night, and they are family members who share fireworks.

    When I packed up and went out, the sun was just right and the spring breeze was blowing.The cherry blossoms on both sides of the street are still in full bloom, their petals falling in the wind, and they are unbelievably gentle.The two walked side by side, not holding hands intentionally, but their steps were consistent and their auras blended together.Calmness and gentleness after going through wind and rain are the best gifts of time.

    When we arrived at Dr. A Li’s house, the courtyard was already bustling with activity.The doctor is busy in the kitchen. The lunch box is filled with pink cherry blossom rice balls, golden tamagoyaki, and green broccoli. The colors are bright and cute.Ayumi, Mitsuhiko, and Yuan Tai were lying on the table playing with puzzles. Haibara Ai was sitting aside quietly sorting, with a slight smile on his face, looking exactly like an ordinary elementary school student.

    “Mr. Shuichi! Mr. Sato!” Ayumi saw the two of them first and waved excitedly, “We have been waiting for you for a long time, come and put together the puzzle together!”

    Hui Yuan Ai raised his eyes and nodded slightly, his eyes showing no fear or alienation.Now, they are no longer enemies, but companions who have walked out of the darkness together and shared the light.

    Takeru Sato walked to the table and sat down. Under the guidance of the children’s chatter, he slowly picked up the puzzle pieces.His movements were not very skillful, but he was extremely serious, and his dark green eyes were focused and peaceful.The hand that once held a gun now picks up the light puzzle pieces. There is no killing, no coldness, only the warmth and fireworks of the world.

    Akai Shuichi sat next to him, occasionally passing the fragments to him, and his eyes always fell on him gently.Seeing the people around him slowly integrating into ordinary life, losing all coldness and becoming peaceful and soft, he was filled with joy and satisfaction in his heart.

    During lunch, a room full of people sat around the table, eating sweet sakura bento and chatting about their relaxed daily life.Shinichi and Xiaolan sent news about their date and shared the beautiful scenery of spring; Yuanzi sent a group photo with a bright smile; Mary also sent news from the UK that everything was fine.

    The sun shines in through the windows and falls on everyone’s face, warm and bright.There is no darkness, no pursuit, no grudges, just the warmth and harmony of a family.

    Takeru Sato bit into the cherry blossom rice ball, and the faint sweetness spread on the tip of his tongue, and his heart was filled to the brim.He finally understood that the so-called light was never earth-shattering redemption, but such a small, warm, and palpable everyday life; the so-called destination was never a certain place, but a person by his side who would accompany him through the four seasons and spend the rest of his life together.

    The morning light is gentle and daily life is stable.

    When light falls in the world, peace of mind is the home.

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