Crossover: Pen name: Dazai Osamu, Omega Kasumigaoka

He gently turned the steering wheel to avoid a small pothole ahead, ensuring the vehicle drove smoothly.

The streetlights cast dappled shadows on the car windows, constantly changing as the vehicles moved, like a flowing painting.

By this time, the number of vehicles on the street had gradually decreased, with only a few occasionally passing by.

Kitahara slowed down, enjoying this rare moment of peace.

He focused intently on the road ahead, his gaze darting between streetlights and buildings to ensure safe driving.

Inside the car, Xiaoyue and Mai's conversation gradually subsided, as they both seemed lost in their own thoughts.

Kitahara Shin tilted his head slightly and vaguely heard Xiaoyue whispering about her dream, while Mai listened patiently, nodding in agreement from time to time.

The car slowly drove down a familiar street, and after turning a corner, the lights of home came into view.

Kitahara Makoto gently pressed the accelerator, and the car came to a smooth stop in front of his house.

He unbuckled his seatbelt, turned around, looked at Xiaoyue and Mai, and smiled warmly.

Xiaoyue eagerly pushed open the car door and jumped out like a happy little bird, followed closely by Mai Sakurajima. Both of them had smiles of satisfaction and happiness on their faces.

Kitahara Makoto watched their carefree figures, and his heart was filled with warmth.

He slowly got out of the car, stretched, as if he had shed all his fatigue.

He gently patted the car body, as if to thank it for its companionship.

As I stepped into my home, a familiar and warm atmosphere greeted me.

Xiaoyue and Mai excitedly ran to the living room and began to excitedly discuss their adventure that night.

Kitahara Makoto walked to the sofa, slumped down without any hesitation, and let out a long sigh, as if his whole body had been released.

"I had such a great time tonight, Kitahara-nii-san."

Xiaoyue turned her head and looked at Kitahara Makoto, her eyes sparkling with excitement.

"Yes, seeing you all so happy makes me feel very fulfilled."

Kitahara Shin responded with a smile, his eyes filled with doting affection and tenderness.

At that moment, Mai Sakurajima walked over, gently patted Xiaoyue on the shoulder, and said:

"Xiaoyue, it's getting late, we should go take a shower."

"Okay, Mai-neechan."

Xiaoyue nodded obediently, then followed Mai into the bathroom.

Soon, the sound of running water and the two people's laughter came from the bathroom.

Kitahara Makoto lay on the sofa, closed his eyes, and enjoyed this rare moment of peace.

The memories of the evening flashed through his mind—the laughter, the heartwarming scenes—all of which filled him with immense happiness and contentment.

Chapter 453 Unusual Exhaustion

After a while, the bathroom door opened, and Xiaoyue and Mai came out in their pajamas.

Xiaoyue's hair was wet and stuck to her cheeks, and water droplets still clung to her face, making her look even cuter.

Mai was drying her hair with a towel, her eyes filled with tenderness and care.

"Brother Kitahara, we're done washing up."

Xiaoyue ran to the sofa and excitedly shook Kitahara Makoto's arm.

"Yes, that's great."

Zhen opened his eyes and smiled as he looked at Xiaoyue and Mai.

"Go to sleep now, kids shouldn't stay up late."

"Okay, goodnight, Kitahara-nii."

Xiaoyue nodded obediently, then took Mai's hand and walked towards the bedroom.

Kitahara Makoto watched their departing figures, a warm feeling welling up in his heart.

After Mai Sakurajima and Yue returned to their room, they gently closed the door, leaving Makoto Kitahara alone on the sofa in the living room.

He closed his eyes to rest for a moment, a look of fatigue showing on his face.

After a day of accompanying and driving, he felt a little overwhelmed, but the warmth and satisfaction in his heart still brought a smile to his lips.

Kitahara Makoto slowly opened his eyes and sat up. His movements were somewhat sluggish, as if each movement required a great deal of effort.

He rubbed his eyes, stretched, and tried to shake off his fatigue.

He looked around; the soft, warm lighting in the living room brought him a sense of tranquility.

He took a deep breath, as if trying to inhale the tranquility into his heart. Then, he got up and went to the bathroom to take a shower.

In the bathroom, Kitahara Makoto took off his clothes and stood under the shower. The warm water gently washed over his body, washing away the day's fatigue and grime.

He closed his eyes, feeling the water flowing over his body, as if all his troubles were being washed away.

After taking a shower, Kitahara Makoto changed into a comfortable set of pajamas. He stood in front of the mirror, looking at himself.

The fatigue of the day was gone from his face, replaced by a sense of peace and contentment.

He smiled slightly and nodded at his reflection in the mirror.

Then, he left the bathroom and prepared to go upstairs to his study to sleep.

He stepped onto the soft carpet of the stairs, his footsteps echoing in the quiet night.

He walked slowly, as if enjoying this rare moment of tranquility.

Arriving at the study door, he gently pushed it open and went inside.

The study was filled with a faint scent of ink and wood, creating a sense of tranquility and comfort.

He walked to the desk, tidied up the things on it, and then sat down in the chair next to the desk.

He leaned back in his chair, closed his eyes, and began to review everything that had happened that day.

Xiaoyue's laughter, Sakurajima Mai's gentleness, the joy of driving... all the wonderful things floated into his mind.

A smile touched his lips, and the weariness and heaviness in his heart seemed to be washed away by this beautiful memory.

After a while, he stood up and walked to the window.

He gently pushed open the window, and a fresh night breeze rushed in, making him feel cool.

He looked up at the starry sky, where countless stars seemed to be telling him something.

He took a deep breath, feeling the night breeze.

Then, he turned and walked to the bedside, preparing to lie down and rest. He lay down on the bed, closed his eyes, and began to slowly regulate his breathing.

His breathing gradually became steady and deep, as if his whole body had merged into the quiet night.

Chapter 454 The Warm-Hearted Man Gets Up and Makes Breakfast

Soon after, Kitahara Makoto fell asleep.

A smile graced his face, as if he were savoring the wonderful day even in his dreams.

Moonlight streamed through the window and fell on his face, shrouding Kitahara Makoto in a veil of mystery.

The entire study was immersed in tranquility and peace.

In the early morning, a ray of golden sunlight pierced through the gap in the curtains, sneaking into Kitahara Makoto's bedroom like a mischievous child.

Sunlight streamed onto the soft sheets, creating dappled light and shadow that added a touch of warmth to the room.

Kitahara Shin slightly opened his eyes, and everything before him seemed to be gently enveloped in golden light.

He stretched, feeling his body gradually awaken in the morning sunlight.

He sat up, rubbed his sleepy eyes, and his gaze gradually focused on the bright sky outside the window.

He yawned, then slowly got out of bed.

He shivered as his feet touched the cold floor, but was quickly infected by the vitality of the morning.

He walked to the window, gently pulled back the curtains, and let the sunlight stream into the room.

The sunlight shone on him, bringing warmth and awakening his spirit.

Kitahara Makoto turned and walked towards the bathroom to begin washing up.

He turned on the tap, and the cool water washed over his face, washing away the fatigue of the night.

He squeezed out a dollop of toothpaste and began brushing his teeth. White foam rose at the corners of his mouth, emitting a refreshing minty scent.

He carefully shaved the stubble off his chin in front of the mirror to make himself look more energetic.

After washing up, Kitahara Makoto felt completely refreshed.

He put on a comfortable casual outfit, ready to start his day. He went into the kitchen and got to work.

He opened the refrigerator, took out fresh ingredients, and prepared to cook a hearty breakfast for his family.

He skillfully chopped vegetables, cracked eggs, and stirred the food in the pan with a spatula, making a sizzling sound.

The aroma gradually filled the entire kitchen. Kitahara Makoto savored the happiness of preparing breakfast for his family, a satisfied and blissful smile spreading across his face.

Just then, Xiaoyue and Mai woke up. Drawn by the aroma wafting from the kitchen, they both came out of their rooms.

Xiaoyue rubbed her sleepy eyes and curiously peeked out. When she saw Kitahara Makoto busy in the kitchen, she couldn't help but show a surprised expression.

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"Brother Kitahara, what delicious food are you making?"

Xiaoyue asked excitedly.

"I'm making breakfast for you. You can eat in a little while."

Kitahara Makoto answered with a smile.

Mai also came over. Looking at Kitahara Makoto's busy figure, a warm feeling welled up in her heart.

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She walked over to Kitahara Makoto, gently patted his shoulder, and said:

"Thank you for your hard work, Kitahara."

“It’s not hard work, I’m happy to do it.”

Kitahara Shin turned to look at Mai, his eyes filled with tenderness and gratitude.

Breakfast was ready quickly. Kitahara Makoto served the steaming hot breakfast to the table, its aroma filling the air.

Xiaoyue couldn't wait to sit down at the table, pick up her chopsticks, and start eating.

Mai sat down as well, and the two chatted about the fun things that happened last night while eating.

Kitahara Makoto looked at their satisfied expressions and felt a surge of happiness in his heart.

He knew this was the life he wanted—to enjoy every ordinary yet beautiful moment with his family.

He sat beside them, quietly enjoying this warmth and happiness.

Chapter 455 Xiaoyue's Mother, Miriam Yeung

The morning sunlight streamed through the window and onto the dining table, adding a touch of warmth and romance to the breakfast.

Kitahara Makoto, Xiaoyue, and Mai sat together, enjoying the delicious breakfast and this rare time of reunion.

Just as breakfast was halfway through, and the atmosphere at the table was warm and harmonious, the phone suddenly rang, breaking the tranquility.

Kitahara Shin put down his chopsticks, picked up his phone from the table, glanced at the caller ID—it was an unfamiliar number, "613." He gently pressed the answer button and held the phone to his ear.

"Hello, who is this?"

Kitahara asked politely.

A gentle and familiar female voice came from the other end of the phone:

"Is this Kitahara Makoto? I'm Xiaoyue's mother, Miriam Yeung."

"Oh, Aunt Yang, hello, I'm Xiaoyue's friend, Kitahara Makoto."

Kitahara Makoto immediately recognized the other person's voice and replied.