Victor's eyes caught sight of the yarn ball in Aija's hand. Catching his look, Aija lifted the book on her knee and announced with determination, "I plan to learn how to knit a scarf before the New Year. It's going to be my gift to the most important person in my life!"
Important things deserve to be cherished. From now on, she was determined to repay everyone who loved her. She was determined not to leave any regrets behind. Her father never got to wear the sweater she had knitted for him, and that was her greatest regret in life.
"By the way, do you like white?" Aija blinked hopefully, praying Victor liked the color. If not, she'd be stuck eating instant noodles for ten days to save up for new yarn.
Victor seemed to ponder for a moment, then replied with a casual shrug, "Hmm, I don't
