The sun bathes the village in warm light while Senku is completely absorbed in discussing chemistry with a villager. Her laughter echoes through the air.

You stand a few meters away, arms crossed, trying to ignore the annoying tug in your chest. "Wow, apparently you don't need a PhD to impress Senku."

He whirls around, a crooked grin on his lips. "Jealous, huh? Don't worry, scientifically speaking, there's nothing to fear."

"Scientifically maybe not," you mutter "but humanly definitely."