Chapter 45 The Ghost Story

• The atmosphere around us was filled with the boisterous excitement of the crowd, eagerly anticipating the grand fireworks presentation. Despite the joyful chatter, Kiro and I remained unusually quiet, lost in our own thoughts.
• "Sissy! I can't wait for the fireworks show!" Dodong exclaimed, his enthusiasm contagious. His cheerfulness made me chuckle.
• I tried to engage Kiro in the moment, but it seemed like something had changed in him ever since he met Kurt. Concerned, I couldn't help but ask, "Kiro, are you okay?" He looked startled by my question but managed to nod, "Y-yeah, I'm fine... It's just that..." I waited for him to open up and explain, but he only encouraged a smile and brushed it off.