The penthouse garden had always been Reika's favorite place in our home—a private sanctuary high above the city, surrounded by the violet flowers that matched both her hair and eyes so perfectly. As I made final preparations for what would be the most emotionally significant proposal of the entire series, I found myself reflecting on how natural this setting felt for such an important moment.
"She deserves to have this happen where it all began," I murmured to myself as I checked the garden's arrangement one final time, ensuring that every detail honored the depth of devotion she had shown me from the very beginning.
