"It's Phoenix. I have a job for you," the voice on the other end stated, no pleasantries needed.
That evening, a sudden storm rolled over the mountains. The sound of rain drumming on the thatched roof was hypnotic. Konoha invited Haruki to the veranda to watch the lightning. She sat close—closer than cousins usually do—offering him chilled slices of watermelon. She spoke of the "lonely spirits" of the countryside that supposedly sought out young travelers. "Don't worry," she said, leaning her head on his shoulder, her hair smelling like hydrangea and rain. "I'll keep the spirits away." rj01063038
It was a screen displaying live statistics of codes being entered by users around the world. "It's Phoenix
As the final firework faded into the summer sky, a cool breeze finally broke the heat of the day. Haruki realized that his visit had given him a new appreciation for his roots. He had come for a simple vacation, but he would leave with a renewed sense of belonging and a promise to return every summer to help Konoha look after the Ichinose home. The sound of rain drumming on the thatched roof was hypnotic
(The Seduction of Konoha Ichinose: A Story of Four Days and Three Nights). The story revolves around a young protagonist visiting his older cousin, Konoha, during a summer break in the countryside. The Summer at Ichinose House