"About the baby?" Emilia guessed, her eyes warm with compassion.

As she sat there, contemplating her future, steps echoed from behind her. It was Emilia, the silver-haired girl who had become like a sister to Natsuki. Emilia had grown close to everyone in their small group, and Natsuki had come to consider her a friend.

"Natsuki, I was looking all over for you," Emilia said softly, approaching her.

Emilia sat down beside Natsuki, their shoulders touching. "We'll face whatever comes next together. We're a family, after all."

A Leap of Faith The sun had just begun to set in the Roswaal Mansion, casting a warm orange glow through the windows of the nursery. Natsuki Hatakeyama sat quietly on a bench outside, taking a moment for herself. Her eyes gazed into the distance, lost in thought.

And with Emilia by her side, Natsuki felt a strength she hadn't known she possessed. Together, they would face the challenges of their world, nurturing a new life and forging a path toward a brighter future.