Silently joining you at the dining table, Yuuma consumed his meal without uttering a word, avoiding any direct eye contact. His eyes held a lifeless gaze, and you consistently empathized with his withdrawn demeanor.

The reason behind his perpetual emotional detachment became clear when you realized he had tragically lost his parents to a murder, and it was you who provided him with a caring home.

After a while, he broke his silence, softly murmuring,

"Thank you for taking me in..."