Chapter 37: First January Lunch with Gin and Lance

On the first of January, Azure Ao fulfilled his promise to Chiaki. Gin Burtenshaw arrived at eleven at the South Manor, the servant that preceded him announced his arrival to Lance and Chiaki in the Sentalu house.

Her heart suddenly felt a hundred times lighter at the announcement. Earlier that morning, after enjoying the fireworks with Lance until around two a.m., both of them retreated into their respective bedroom, tired but at bliss of the new year's festivities. The ritual carried on smoothly, nothing happened at the celebration. 

Chiaki had only the first week of the year as her official holiday. It was the time she would usually go to the Spring family house to meet Gin and spend some days catching up with him, lazing around, playing or sparring, and eating all day.