At 32 weeks, a sudden complication forced Natsuki to slow down. Her doctors advised her to rest, citing high blood pressure. The news shook her, and for a moment, the fear returned. Kaito sprang into action, rearranging his gig schedule and preparing healthy meals while teaching her relaxation techniques. She learned to breathe again—to trust her body and the support of those who surrounded her. Their bond deepened, not as romance, but as a partnership built on mutual respect and quiet affection.