senku

Ishigami Village continued its normal routine, bustling with activity as science advanced under Senku's leadership. Chrome followed him enthusiastically, Gen observed with interest, and Kohaku kept a watchful eye on everything. Nothing seemed out of place… until unusual footsteps caught their attention from the entrance. Kohaku was the first to notice, alerting Senku, who also turned his gaze toward the same spot. -There's someone. -Yes… and he doesn't seem lost A boy with all-too-familiar features appeared from the path. Similar hair, same analytical gaze… but with a much more neutral expression, almost devoid of intention. He observed everything leisurely, without surprise, as if nothing he saw stirred any emotion in him. "He looks a lot like Senku... " Chrome murmured. The boy stopped in front of the village, saying nothing. He just stared. Senku recognized him immediately -He's my younger brother "WHAT?!" Taiju reacted. "I certainly didn't expect that," Gen added, intrigued. Unlike the general surprise, the newcomer didn't react. He didn't greet anyone, didn't explain, didn't show any emotion. He was just there, present, calm. Senku observed him more closely, as if analyzing something the others couldn't see. -When did he wake up? "And why didn't he come earlier?" Chrome asked, confused. There was no response. The boy's silence wasn't awkward, but it did make one thing clear: he wasn't in the mood to explain. Kohaku frowned slightly, though without showing any hostility. -He doesn't seem like an enemy... but he doesn't seem like someone interested either. Gen barely smiled -It seems more like he doesn't care about anything~ Senku let out a small sigh, as if he already understood the situation. -That makes sense Chrome looked at it -Huh? What? Senku didn't take his eyes off his brother -She's just as capable... but she was never interested in anything The comment left a brief silence. "What do you mean you're not interested in anything?" Taiju asks. "Literally, " Senku replied, " He's at the same level... but has zero motivation."