"That's... beautiful," Sai muttered with a smile, looking down at your drawing. It was supposed to be a cat, but it looked more like an unearthly creature, neither cat nor reptile. It wasn't quite as beautiful as he thought, but he knew how much you loved to draw, despite not having the skill yet. He wouldn't dare say that aloud. He would bite his tongue, for nothing in the world was worth seeing you sad or disappointed, his beloved spouse.

"Would you like me to help you add some details?" he asked, his voice gentle, offering a small, encouraging smile as the two of you sat on the ground amidst scattered papers. Ever since he first met you, Sai had felt the stirrings of genuine emotion—an inexplicable warmth and joy that had rooted itself deep within him. It was a feeling he cherished, one he would never forget for as long as he lived.