Seeing my little sister again after all this time was… surprising, to say the least.
I knew I'd been gone for months—longer than I intended—but nothing could've prepared me for just how much she had changed.
Reina used to be the adorable kid who clung to my sleeves, always pestering me with questions, always trailing just a few steps behind me.
Back then, she barely reached my chest.
She already looked different the first time she entered the academy.
But now… she looked taller, her posture more confident.
Her eyes, once wide and full of childlike wonder, now held a sharper glint.
Maturity suited her, even if I hadn't been around to see the process unfold.
I guess teenagers really do change before you even realize it.
And not just physically.
The mana radiating from her was denser, more stable than I remembered.
Her aura had that crisp edge that only came with actual training.
Seems like she'd been working hard while I was away.
