He continued, "The way you care for your cats, the way you make this place feel like home... It's inspiring. I wanted to thank you." He paused, searching for the right words before finally shrugging and saying, "I just thought you should know that."

Miu gazed out at the pond, lost in his thoughts, his heart feeling lighter than it had in a long time. He didn't know what the future held, but for now, he was content to simply enjoy the moment with Satoshi.

Miu glanced over at Satoshi, surprised by his words but not entirely disbelieving. "You're welcome," he replied simply, reaching out to rest a hand on Satoshi's shoulder. "I'm glad I could make you feel that way."

They sat in silence for a while longer, watching the ducks swim lazily across the water and listening to the gentle rustle of leaves in the breeze. It was peaceful, almost serene, and Miu found himself wishing it could last forever.