The Extra is a Genius!? - Chapter 148: The Quiet Game

... warming the old stone walls and the patches of worn grass where the children played. Laughter echoed in the air—soft, distant, like wind chimes on a gentle breeze.

Noel stood at the edge of the clearing, one foot planted over a small leather ball. Across from him, just a few paces away, stood Erick. The boy was watching intently, his brown hair ruffled by the wind, his little hands clenched at his sides.

Noel raised a brow.

"You ready?"

Erick gave a small nod.