When North was younger, he had asked his elder brother why he loved Summer so much.

"Because she deserves my love. I like her determination, but I feel sorry for her toughness. She's the only one who can make me feel this way. North, you know what? I hope I can protect her and help her whenever she's in trouble. Even if she doesn't love me, it's fine. I just want her to be happy!"

"But it's just an unrequited love. Isn't it sad?" North asked his brother, but his brother had broken into a bright smile.

"I don't think it's sad. Besides, love doesn't necessarily mean possession or asking for something in return. Giving is also a kind of happiness," Nathan said.

At that time, North thought his brother was such a fool. It turned out the fool was not alone—Summer was just like him! Nathan used to tell him about Summer's stubbornness, and it seemed to be true.

North did not say anything else.

Assuming North's silence was permission, Summer carefully picked up the candles with tremblin