After Becoming Neighbors with the Goddess

[Blurb]

Min Xia first met Ren Ruchu in the covered walkway of their dream school's campus during an open day. The beautiful upperclasswoman stood out from the crowd, her uniform skirt sweeping through the air in a graceful arc.

The second time was at Min Xia's celebration dinner for getting into college. Ren Ruchu had graduated and started working at a major company. She arrived late, dressed in a refined business suit, and smiled as she raised a glass to wish Min Xia a smooth academic journey.

The third time was in the elevator hall of Min Xia's new home. The door opposite opened, and Ren Ruchu stepped out in a fitted ivory dress, holding a little girl by the hand. The girl clung to her, calling her Mommy.

Later, at the Ren home, Min Xia fixed a ceiling light with a faulty connection. Ren Ruchu helped her down the ladder, her slender fingers brushing lightly over Min Xia's forearm before slipping into her palm.

Testing the waters, teasing, hinting.

The little girl toddled over, babbling that the light was on.

Min Xia looked up. Her face flushed, her heart raced, and her throat tightened. For no reason she could explain, she followed the little girl's lead and called out, "Mommy..."

[Reading Notes]

*Good dog x bad cat

*Six-year age gap, older woman and younger woman, situationship, a touch of angst

*The love interest has never been married; she had a child through reproductive technology. The protagonist is the pursuer, with no role reversal, happy ending

*Title and blurb are both subject to change

Theme: People need sincerity in their relationships.