It was Monday morning, the third day since Tenna found out that Tenashi wasn't her real mother, and it was the third day since Tenna had moved into the Wa house.
　When Tenna woke up, she got out of bed and headed to the living room to see Kuroone-san in the kitchen making breakfast.

''O-neechan, good morning........''
Oh, good morning. Good morning, Amana-chan. Rice will take a little longer to eat, so go ahead and wash your face and brush your teeth.
'Yeah...'

　Kuroone-san greeted me with a smile when she noticed me getting up, but Tenna's expression was hard and not excellent.

''Where's Onii-san?''
'My brother?　I left early today.
I see...

　When I ask where Wa was when I woke up and couldn't find him, I feel a little sad when I'm informed that he's already headed off to work.
　Shaking her head to dispel the evil thoughts, she heads to the sink to finish washing her face and brushing her teeth as Kuroone-said earlier.

　In the meantime, Tenna silently goes through her thoughts.

　After taking some time to cool down, she came to the conclusion that that Tenashi was lying to her, and that it was for her own good.
　But Tenna was so shocked that he told her that she was a liar and that he hated her.

　I want to apologize.
　But I'm sure Tenri would be angry, she might not forgive me.

　The person who has taken such good care of me, I don't think I could ever say I hate him.

　I'm going to be able to say that I really dislike Amana, Mom, do you really hate her?

　It's possible that we won't be able to eat or live together anymore.
　Thinking about that made my heart ache.

　Once again, I can see that Tenna loves Tenri more than she realizes.
　Because I understand, it can be so painful.

　However, I can't bring this feeling out in front of Wa and the others, so I wash my face again and bring my expression back to life.

　So when Tenna, who had finished the whole process, returned to the living room, just as Kuroonne had also finished preparing the meal.
　He takes a seat and turns his attention to the food that was laid out on the table.

　The hot white rice and miso soup, the grilled salmon fish was cut into small pieces so that Tenna could easily eat it, and the cabbage strips looked delicious with the dressing on them.

'Let's eat then,'
Yes, thank you.

　I had eaten Kuroon's food like this before when I stayed at Wa's house, and the food she made was as good as ever.
　I can't help but feel grateful to Kuroone-she accepted me when I arrived unexpectedly without a disapproving look on her face.

'Onie-chan, the rice is delicious!
Yeah, thanks.

　When I told her what I thought with a smile as best I could, Kuroon answered with a sly smile.
　And so the breakfast for just the two of us passes gently........

　====.

　Meanwhile, Wa, who came to work early in the morning to take care of the adjusted deliveries, was working with Mao, who also came in from the morning.

As a result of yesterday's schedule adjustment, you have been asked to come in early in the morning, so at least let me help you bring in the delivery truck.

　So, in response to his own assertions, Wa smiled bitterly, wondering why he was looking at it from above, but he was willing to accept his words.

　As we worked together, we had plenty of time to spare before the first delivery, so once we were taking a break in the resting area, Mao asked us another question.

'So?　Even though we met at the pool, it's hard to imagine that Amana and Minami-san would ever have a fight, but what happened?
Well I'm sorry, I can't tell you that.

　Mao's question was the most important one.
　He had forced her to adjust her delivery schedule yesterday, even though she hadn't had time to do so, at a half-hearted pace.
　For a moment, Wa wondered if he should explain the situation to her as well as to her as compensation, but since he understood Amari's desire to hide it as much as possible, he decided to keep his mouth shut as a result.

''Mm........''

　In response to that choice, Mao doesn't even try to hide her frustration and reveals it.

''So I'm sorry. I'll buy you something to eat next time........
I don't really want to buy anything, but I'll find a nice place to eat.
I'm asking for the cheapest price possible...

　Since Mao also sensed that she had avoided mentioning it, she stopped pursuing it for the moment.
　However, she still hasn't settled her dissatisfaction, and Wa continues to feel that she can't stand to stay.

''Um~Mao-san?　What is it yet?
I can still understand that you and Amana-chan get along well with each other. But what's the point of going as far as to mediate in a parent-child quarrel?
....

　At Mao's somewhat far-fetched words, Wa silently ponders the question.
　The question is meant to be, if you are going to break the ostracism that has been wrapped up with so much effort, is there a reason for Wa himself to break his heart to that extent?

　It is true that he is only a mere courier, but there is no way he would bother to get involved in someone else's family affairs.　

　It's a stupid question.

　That's what I felt right away.
　But without being flustered, Wa speaks out his answer.

"That's because I'm a friend of Amana-chan's.
I know, I know, but...
'I want that father and son to be laughing. There's nothing wrong with trying to do what you can to make that happen.
That's right.... It's true........because of that kind of Kazu-kun, I will.......
'Matsuo?　What was the last thing you said?
I...

　Hearing the reply, Mao let out a whispered mutter.
　When Kazu, who couldn't hear her well, asks, a surprised expression appeared on her face as she huffed, but quickly changed to a smile and faced her.

''Nah, it's nothing. Anyway, since you're going to do it, make up for it properly, okay?
Oh, sure.

　With that, the conversation was cut short and Wa headed for the delivery while Mao saw him off.

　===.

Tenri-chan.
Mayuzumi-san.......did you make a mistake?
No, you look great as always, but you don't have any energy, do you?
....

　When it was almost time for the regular time to arrive, Amari couldn't reply to Mayuzumi's suggestion on the spur of the moment.
　Although he had calmed down somewhat after Sunday after talking with Kazu, he had to laugh at the fact that he couldn't help but wonder if Mayuzumi's eyes couldn't deceive him as a senior who had known him for a long time.

''──I had a bit of a fight with my daughter........''
What?　Tenri-chan's kids are pretty good, but they're also pretty rare.

　Since she didn't tell Mayuzumi that Tenna wasn't her own daughter, Tenashi had to brush it off for now.
　Mayuzumi believed that argument honestly, but she couldn't hide her surprise and rolled her eyes as she thought the two were far from having a parent-child quarrel.

''It's my fault.......I'm sorry for causing you to worry, Mayuzumi-san.
Aan, father-son fights are common. Don't think about it too much.
'Yes, thank you...'

　Mayuzumi hurriedly encouraged Amari with an apology that was stated in a self-mocking manner.
　He chuckled at the frustration of not being able to talk about the situation and the kindness with which he was cared for, but expressed his gratitude.

''Did you talk to Kazuki-ni about it?
For Hayakawa-san?　Yeah. Rather, since you were able to protect Tenna, who ran out of the house after the fight, I was able to get her out of the house without a break.......
That's the least of our worries.

　When the name of the man she had met at the pool was mentioned, Tenashi returned it honestly without mending.
　The same goes for Mayuzumi, who knows how much Tenna misses her for her harmony.

''........If it was before I met him, I might not have been able to go to work like this.
What do you mean?
Well, when I first met him, I thought he was up to something and looked at him as an enemy.
Hmmm... that's just the way it is in this day and age.

　He now regrets that he may have been a little rude, but Mayuzumi agreed that it was not unreasonable.

　Even though it was a consequence, Amari had forgiven him to the extent that it was hard to imagine her days without Kazu now.
　That's why there was no hesitation in saying the words to continue.

''──But still, if it was anyone other than Hayakawa-san, I'm sure I wouldn't have been able to rely on you to this extent.

　Thinking about it, it could be said that Tenna's eyes looking at people had a tremendous accuracy.

''Tenri-chan........''
Oh, it's getting late. I'm going to leave you to it.
Yeah. I won't see you tomorrow.

　As it was past the regular time while they were talking, Tenashi left the workplace in a hurry.
　All that remained was for Wa to finish his shift and finally make up with Tenna.

　He was already prepared to tell the secret he had been hiding to avoid grief....