I was prepared for this day to come, because the deadline was originally just until I found a new house.

　That day, I was puzzled when Tenna told me to stop him while he was crying and clinging to Kaz-san who had come to deliver that day.
　As a result, I was able to notice that man's poor health, so I'd rather praise him for his fine play.

　Anyway, I wanted to be supportive of Kaz-san, so the three of us began living together.

　Later, I was tormented with shame at how boldly I had proposed it, but I had no intention of withdrawing before Tenna agreed to it.
　Thinking backwards, I decided to reopen the door and say that this was my chance to approach him.

　.........What a calculating thought, but it quickly disappeared.

　Life with Kazu-san was really fun, and the day flew by in the blink of an eye.
　I never thought that just living together under one roof would bring so much joy to my daily life.
　I've heard that when you live together, you start to see the other person's faults, even if you don't like them, but she doesn't seem to miss those feelings.

　If I had to pick one thing, it would be that she doesn't take care of herself.
　She seems to be improving a bit on that, and the most important thing is that Tenna smiles at her happily.

　Every time I see that girl's smile as she talks with Kazu-san, my heart is warmed by the fact that I'm glad I proposed to rent the room to her.
　I couldn't make much progress in terms of romance in front of my daughter, but I don't mind it so much because I am sure that I am happy.

　I wish we could have been like this forever.

　I wish that we could continue our life together.

　After two weeks, there wasn't a day that went by that I didn't think about it.
　But.....

You're going to leave us?　

　After Wa told me that he would be leaving soon, Tenna, who was stunned from shock and stunned, asked me lonely.
　From her reaction, I could tell that she was even happier with him than I was.

　That's why he can't believe that Mr. Wa is going to live somewhere different from this house.

'I won't be gone, I won't be gone. I'll be able to see you again when I make deliveries, just like before...
'No!　Amana, I want to be with you at home, too!
Tenna.....

　I tried to encourage her, hoping that she would get better, but Tenna raised her voice and said something selfish that she rarely said.
　The reason why she didn't say it in front of Wa-san herself was because she understood that it would embarrass her.
　However, I can understand that I can't help but to say it.

　In my head, I should be happy to see him get a new house, but in reality, I can't seem to send him off willingly.
　With such unavoidable emotions, I put my hand on my aching chest and suppress it.

''Mom........''

　As I was doing so, Tenna came over to me with a face like she was about to cry.

Mama doesn't want to be with you...?
Not that I don't like it...
So how come you're so f*cking quiet?
I don't mean to...
Mom.

　I pretend to be calm that it's nothing, but Tenna's eyes quietly saw through my lie.
　My chest tightened in pain........

''──Oh, I want you........of course I want you.......!

　I am more miserable as an adult than as a mother to have my daughter see right through me.
　But I was at the end of my rope.　　

Like Tenna, I too am happy to live with Kazu-san.　I'd love to be around the same dinner table every morning and make all kinds of memories with the three of us, like when we went to an amusement park, the list goes on and on!

　The thoughts I've been trying to suppress not to show, flood out with words.
　Knowing such a happy day........I don't think I can go back to just handing out my lunchbox in the morning before now.

But it's no good. She has her own life ahead of her, so we, who are not her family, can't interfere with that.......

　There is a possibility that if you are honest with him, like when you convinced him to rent out the room, there is probably a chance that Wa will stay in the house as it is if you are honest with him.
　But.........that is just taking advantage of his kindness and spoiling him.
　Such a warped, tentative, shared life would soon fall apart.

　If that happens, the consequences are even more irreversible.

　So, should I confess?
　No, I think Wa misses the feeling for me, but it's not connected to a romantic relationship.
　It's just a ball-breaker and it will end up being an awkward relationship.

　If it's Tenna's request, I want to fulfill it as much as possible....
　I'm just so ashamed of my helplessness.

''Mommy........do you like Onii-san?''

　Even Tenna, who was listening to me without interrupting me, seems to have guessed that I was thinking of Kazu-san, as expected.
　Normally, I would have definitely gotten off on a tangent or repeated denials, but.....



''──Yes. I love you so much that I can't think of a man other than you, Kaz-san.



　I was surprised at how easily I could say it.

　I had some kind of logic in mind, but in essence, it's 'I don't want to be separated from the person I love'.
　Tenna often says she likes him too, but I think it's more of a friendship thing.
　Even so, it's safe to say that the core of the relationship is the same.

　When Tenna heard those words, she took my hand and gave a small smile.

''Amana too, I like you a lot, Onii-san!　So come on, Mom, I'm asking for the same thing....

　It was the first time I had ever heard the request of a lifetime.
　The content of the request could not hide my surprise, but even so, after listening to it, my response could not be any other than one.

''──Yes, since it is Tenna's request, let's persuade her together.