In life, when it is easy, there is also suffering.
　As the theme song of the national period drama says, after the ease in the form of Amana-chan coming to stay, the bitterness in the form of black hard work came.
　I hate it very much.

　I knew it would be a little tougher since I took three days off, but it's harder than I expected.
　The sentimental feeling I had the day before yesterday feels like a long time ago.
　I need moisture........moisture through healing.......!

You're visibly exhausted after just one day, are you okay?

　If I don't get up to speed in the morning, I'll be in trouble later.
　Today's Tuesday is the day I can meet Amana-chan, which means it's the day I can eat Amana's homemade bento.
　It's also the day I get to eat Amana's homemade bento.

　It's not an exaggeration to say that Amana's bento is the twin pillars of Amana's healing abilities, but it's a shameful sight to see her with a depressed look on her face.　

The most important thing to remember is that it's the heart, right?　As for my body, I'm in perfect health thanks to the bento boxed lunches Amunashi made for me.
....
Amanashi?
Yeah?

　I told her not to make her feel uneasy, but for some reason she froze, so when I called out to her, she got a small surprise.
　However, I quickly patched it up like it was nothing, so I decided not to worry about pointing out too much of a wild thing to do.

''Oh, well, I know it's a bit late now, but thank you for taking care of Tenna for three days.
'There's no need to be in awe of it. I had so much fun that both me and Black Sound had a memorable time, I'd rather be grateful to you for giving me the opportunity.
No, no, no!　I'm more grateful to Hayakawa-san than you are to me, so it's not as if you can say that much...
''No, no. I'm just grateful that Amari believed in me...
....
....

　The conversation stopped as both parties repeatedly conceded their gratitude to the other, and eventually they ran out of words.

''──Hap, hahaha........''
...

　And then I erupted almost simultaneously.
　Really, I'm just dumbfounded by what a good old adult is doing.

'When I first met you, I never thought I'd be able to laugh like this with Tenashi.
'I feel the same way. You're the only man other than my family and my husband that I've been able to trust to this extent, Hayakawa-san?
What...?

　The words were delivered cheerfully in an extremely natural manner, and a dumb voice leaked out as my mind went blank.
　Wait, wait, didn't I just say that in a ridiculously wordy way?

　When she smiles at me with her beautiful face, even if it's just a beautiful face, I'm aware of the quicksand when she speaks of such trust.

　Stenbaai.........calm down, be clever.
　The other party is a married man.........don't expect it........
　I try to calm down my heartbeat as it rises and ramps up.

　But perhaps because our reaction was so blatant, Amari's cheeks are dyed thick with vermillion when she realizes her comment.......

''Hi, as a person!　I mean as a person so much that my daughter misses me!　I don't mean that kind of emotion!
What, oh, oh. I know... of course...

　I was told the true meaning of the story that was rolled up and told, and although I was satisfied, I couldn't shake the feeling of disappointment somehow.
　No, you just thought to yourself, don't get your hopes up, this is just a relief, yes.　　

Gohon. I think it's time for you to get to work, don't you?
Oh, yeah. Well, thanks again for the lunch.
No, you're welcome.

　The embarrassment made me feel somewhat weird, but I decided to take her up on her offer to clear my cough and proceed to work, and I quickly left the place.　

　= = = =.

　And so it came at 4:30pm.
　I came in front of room 184 of "Mansion Everyday Smile" where Amana was waiting for me.

　It's another day of intense work, but as soon as that girl heals me, I won't mind it anymore.
　I press the intercom as usual with my heart racing with anticipation.

''Yes!''
Hello. This is Umineko Transport.
"I'll just be a minute.

　The sound of a pretty, cheerful voice over the speakers warms my heart immediately.

　Yes, I can wait, I can wait as long as I want.
　It's not an exaggeration to say that I'm alive for this moment.

　While I was thinking about this, the front door opens.

It's always good to see you. Hello, Onii-san!
Hello, Amana-chan.

　While exchanging greetings, I asked him to stamp my receipt.
　It's been two months since I met her, and I'm totally used to the process.

　However, today Amana-chan glanced at me and seemed fidgety and restless.
　However, if you turn your head to talk to her, she quickly averts her gaze.
　I felt uneasy as if I had done something without noticing, but that soon dissipated as well.

　At any rate.........

''You know what, Onii-san!
Hmm?
Yes!

　I was presented with a wrapped bag that was placed in my small hands.

　You will find that it is a chocolate.
　But at a glance, I also understand that it's not a commercial product... because the shape is distorted.　

'What is this...?'
I'm sorry, I'm a sleepyhead!　I made this with my mom to give to my brother, Kinoko!
I...

　I couldn't hide my surprise at the shy but cheerful thanks that was announced.

　Even though Amanashi was with me, I made Amana stand in the kitchen making sweets.
　She said that she felt she had grown up making cookies, but how quickly she acted.
　And most importantly........this time she made them for me.

　To be honest, I thought it was enough to thank you for taking on the role of tasting the cookies the other day.
　Yes, I didn't say it out loud just because I thought so.

　If you tell her that now, and if you ask her if she's really going to back down, I can assure you that she'll say 'no'.
　I mean, this girl is that Amanashi's daughter, and it took a small amount of courage for her to speak and act now.
　You can't just put up a tatemae or a reservation and do nothing.　

　Then, I have to accept that feeling.

　So, I resolve to accept that, bend my knees and make eye contact with Amana.
　Once again, the lapis lazuli eyes that are staring at you from the same height are extremely anxious as they wait for my reaction.
　I smile that I don't need to make that kind of face, open the package and take a bite of the chocolate.　

　The flavor of cocoa intertwines with a good amount of sweetness, and it seems to be filled with the tender feelings of Amana-chan, the creator.

'Onii-san, is it good?'

　Amana, who had been watching me chew in silence, asked me that numbly.

　Of course, the answer is fixed.

''──Ah. It's the most delicious.
"~~~Yeah, yay!

　The generous praise revealed a joy so great that Amana-chan jumped up and down on the spot.
　That made me smile unbearably, and I was happy to be caught up in it too.

　Come to think of it, I remember the first time we met was with chocolate.
　You can't help but feel happy at the coincidence of what seems like fate.

　And so it is today that I feel completely healed by my adorable friend, Amana-chan.