Ashrik had been twenty that year, a second-year student at a university in Imperial Sea City. His younger sister, Violet, was eighteen. She had just been admitted to another university nearby.
After the passing of their grandmother a few months ago, the Zhai siblings only had each other now. Ashrik went to help with Violet's registration before heading to his university.
The siblings carried luggage in multiple sizes, leaving their grandmother's house on the outskirts of the city. The kind neighbors had promised to keep the traditional home intact and clean during their
"Big Brother! We're so close!"
Violet glowed with happiness as she recalled the short distance between their universities. Ashrik simply shot her a look, telling her not to cause trouble.
That registration day, Ashrik's whole focus was on Violet. After completing all the necessary procedures, he brought her to her dorms. She was the only one there so far.
