Chapter 45: Preparing for the Future

The morning light filtered softly through the curtains, casting a warm glow over the small apartment. Ryo and Sakura sat together at the kitchen table, finishing their breakfast. The previous evening's peacefulness lingered, but Ryo knew it was time to take the next step in ensuring their safety and future.

"Sakura," Ryo began, his voice gentle but firm, "I'm going to check out the house we talked about and start reinforcing it. There are a lot of things that need to be done—installing solar panels, setting up an emergency generator, and installing a water system. It might take a month or more to get everything ready."

Sakura looked at him with concern in her eyes. "You won't be here that long? What if something happens?"