Are you nuts?

　Past 9pm.
　When I came back to work and revealed to Sanya that Amana had given me an "ahhhh" when she saw me acting like I was still in love with her, this was her response.

　I feel like I'm being pulled in.


'What?　It's not. I can't compare it to anything other than stupidity, breaking a promise I made to Amana-chan's mother immediately!
'Well, well I certainly thought that was a bad idea for me, but...'

　What Sanya says is reasonable, and I can't talk back.
　It's a very good idea to be able to have a good time with them.

It's a good thing that you can't see the child's expression of sadness, but you have to be mindful of that and not let that happen, right?
'Fair enough....shit, if my stomach didn't growl at that moment...'
No, that could have been avoided if you'd eaten properly.
Ugh.....

　That's exactly what happened, and I choked up.
　And although it's obvious, I'm afraid to ask Miya something.　

"Nah, Sanya,
What the f*ck?
What do you think will happen if Mr. Minami finds out about this?
"Call it in.
I know...

　I couldn't help but swoon at the very obvious reply.
　This is the first time I've ever had such meaningless questions and answers.

　If I got a little girl to share her pudding with me, I wouldn't even be laughing about losing my job after being reported....

''Well, it's not like there were witnesses like before, right?　Then there's a slight chance that they won't call the police.
Yeah, you're right!　We're not sure it's over yet, right?!

　I took advantage of Sanya's encouragement, which was too uncertain.
　To be honest, I'm clutching at straws.
　But I don't regret it.

　And there's nothing in the world better than Amana-chan's healing.

　When I regained my composure....

　Ri Ri Ri Ri Ri Ri Ri Ri!

　My phone, which was in the pocket of my work clothes, started to ring.

'Hmm?　Was there an absence?
No, it was in the morning, but it's done. I mean, this is my own thing.

　Sometimes, when I make a delivery, there is no one at home and I put a missed package in the mailbox.
　The purpose of this is so that I can deliver the package when the recipient comes back later.
　It's a two-time job, so I'll add a sincere wish from the first-time courier that he'd like you to stay home if possible.

　Anyway, while answering Sanya's questions, I take out my phone and look at the name of the incoming call.

　The caller's name is 【Nan Tenri】.

　─ ─ Owwata........orz.

　Seeing me, who collapsed on the spot in shock, it seems that Sanya has also sensed the other party.

　Hey, guys, don't join hands in silence.
　It makes you feel even more miserable.

　I'm sorry to say that I had it coming, but I was chiding Miya for being so rude to me while answering the call from Minami-san, even though I was very reluctant to do so.

''Hello........''
"Good evening, Hayakawa-san.
'Hee!　Gohon........good evening, Mr. Minami.

　I can't help but let out a small scream as I feel the intense pressure of a perfectly normal greeting.
　The complexion of Miya, who is standing next to me and listening to me, has also paled.
　It's quite upsetting to hear that he can hear it too.....

I'm sorry to call you suddenly. I'm sorry to call you unexpectedly, but is now a good time?
Yes, yes....

　My time is fine, but my mental health is not fine.
　I suppress the urge to say so and reply with my approval.

　However, even though I'm angry, your greeting is polite........

''It looks like you've had a hard day at work today too, right?
'Yeah, yeah. It's just....
I guess so. After all, she's got so much to offer her daughter or others.
Ugh...

　Oh no, everything is gone.

　I was handed down a checkmate, and I was under the illusion that my soul had emerged from my mouth.
　Sannya is also looking away as if she can't watch.
　I mean, how long is this guy going to be listening to me?

You are well aware...
When I asked my daughter about what happened between her and Mr. Hayakawa when she returned home, she told me right away.

　Wow, that's what you're known for, Amana-chan.
　You're so obedient and good.
　It's a far cry from this unholy adult.

'From a layman's perspective, but no matter how busy you are, shouldn't you at least take in a healthy meal?　I don't know how long Hayakawa-san has been in the workforce, but is she so thick-skinned that she doesn't mind sharing her food with her daughter....or is she so thick-skinned that she doesn't mind sharing her food with elementary school students?　That's shameful as an adult and frankly, it's disgusting.'

　Heeeeeeeee!
　I'm going to stick a verbal knife through your heart, messed up!
　It's so sharp because what you're saying is so right!

'By and large, I'm terribly uncomfortable and disappointed that you took lightly the terms I gave you.
'Sooooo sorry!　It's not that I forgot about it, but when I saw the sad expression on Amana's face, I just couldn't help but.......
''So you remembered it, and then you were tricked? That's disgusting.
Well, of course you can't ask for understanding with that unjustified excuse.

　You shut up!
　I'm the one who knows best!
　You're just going to have to scramble badly to put words together in a desperate attempt to avoid a call!　

''Well, I didn't tell my daughter not to get excessively involved with Hayakawa-san, so for once we'll let it slide.
What, really?

　The words of forgiveness that came to me suddenly and with nine deaths to spare, I asked back in my honest tone.

''But if you ever break your promise again........please be prepared, okay?''
Ha-hi....

　After the last nail was firmly inserted, Mr. South hung up the phone.
　I was scared.........

"Well, it's a good thing you managed it!　Mr. South's credibility has dropped even further, though.
You think you can't...

　I glare at Miya, who only made a tease beside me and didn't follow up on anything.
　I'm aware that it's my own suicide, so it's a false accusation, but still, I'm the only one asking for advice on Amana, so I wanted some help.......

　Even though he received the gaze of such a heartfelt gaze, Miya casually shrugged it off with an unconcerned face.

"...Hey Kazu-kun. Do you have a minute?
?

　But suddenly a familiar voice calls out to us from behind and we all give a small shake of our shoulders.
　Slowly, I turned my head back to see a woman with reddish brown hair and glasses - Sakai was standing there.

"It looks like you were on the phone with someone earlier, did you have something to do?
'Oh, oh. We're done, but...
So....

　There's no way she can say she was being lectured by a woman with a child, and she lets out a breath of relief when she answers Sakai's question with a huff.
　I wondered how she could be so relieved, but Sakai made eye contact with me and began to announce her requirements.

'Kazu-kun. You're off the day after tomorrow, Thursday, right?
'Oh. Right.
Do you have any plans?
No, not really...
I see.

　He answered Sakai's question without any hesitation, and when he nodded and pretended to agree with something.......



''Then will you come with me that day to run my errands?''

　That's what you told me.