Lena's POV
"My older sister said she's coming to visit me soon…"
His sister...?
Ah. So that's what's been weighing on him.
The way his tone shifted—just a little tighter, a little less sure—made it obvious this wasn't something he brought up lightly. I hadn't expected it. I thought maybe he'd ask about combat techniques or how to navigate team dynamics. Not family.
Still, I'm glad he felt comfortable enough to mention her.
But… I'd be lying if I said her name didn't make me pause, just for a moment. It wasn't jealousy. Not exactly. More like… caution.
Family complicates things.
And Rin's already dealing with more than most cadets his age. The dungeon incident. The villain encounter. The way he holds himself like someone who's always watching, always measuring risk.
He doesn't act like a high schooler. Not really.
Sometimes I wonder if anyone's actually looking after him.
