Chapter 76
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Crunch, crunch.
The sound of leaves being stepped on created a satisfying rustle. More precisely, it was the sound of Joshua's steps as he trod through the fallen leaves.
I found myself absently gazing at Joshua, who stood beneath the maple tree, lost in thought.
'Joshua's gotten taller again. The last time he stood there, he was definitely smaller than it. Come to think of it, it's already autumn.’
Seeing the distinct shifts in seasons, it seemed that time had continued to flow within this world...
‘Does that mean that winter will be freezing...? Why am I even thinking about this? Perhaps it's because my current life is a bit too peaceful...’
“Sigh.”
"Why the sigh, Lili?" Joshua asked as he ceased his hopping about under the tree.
"My mom says that sighing like that will make your face grow bigger."
"It's alright, Josh. Even if my face gets bigger, I'll still be pretty."
‘Besides, my face seems almost on the brink of vanishing.’
