Sakuramoria

On the way home after the award ceremony, Nira deliberately lagged behind the noisy group of girlfriends and walked alongside Gideon:
—Congratulations on your victory! 🥳 You did great beating all those swordsmen, especially on such an arena. I think I now have an example of what to strive for... —winking cheerfully at the guy, she headed further towards her dormitory.

Gideon returned from the tournament at a leisurely pace, subconsciously wanting to prolong this last summer day, marked by his victory in the tournament. The flashes of gunfire still flickering before his eyes blurred his vision; Gideon walked in thought about the destructive power of firearms, and was suddenly interrupted by Nira, who appeared beside him. Smiling warmly in response to her words, he watched the girl walk away and continued on his way. For some reason, her congratulations touched him deeply, and he felt light and happy. Seeing something brighter than the all-consuming flame of technology before him, perhaps it was worth striving for.

In early September, Gideon goes to "Bless" Technologies to pick up his order and updates his inventory