It was easier and faster than I thought it would be, and I was able to get Watahira-san to approve my marriage to Amari.
　From there we had a delicious lunch that Mayumi had prepared for us.

　On the way, he asked me how we got married, and he was surprised to hear that we had been dating for zero days.
　Probably they would have reacted the same way if they had told me at the beginning of this year, so Watahira's surprise was quite natural.　

　
　When I came up with what it was, she went into the six tatami room just outside the hallway.
　I was about to enter as well, feeling doubtful, when I suddenly noticed that Amana-chan had stopped in her tracks.

"Amana-chan, what's wrong?
My mom and grandpa say you can't come in here.
Huh?　Why?
I don't know.

　You don't want that kid to see that...?
　What a moment of thought, and then I quickly came to the reason why.

　I see, it would certainly be so if it was before.
　As a person who knows the circumstances related to this child, I can understand that.

''Tenna. You can forget about that now.
Yeah, yeah?
Yeah. Yeah.

　As we were talking about this, Amanashi, who had entered the Japanese-style room, gave Amana permission to enter the room.
　She had a strange look on her face, saying that it had been forbidden until now, but as soon as she entered and saw the Buddhist altar at the back of the room, her lapis lazuli eyes widened as she looked at it.

　On the altar, there was a photo of a victorious woman who looked exactly like Amari and a gentle man wearing glasses - a portrait of the deceased.

　Seeing that, I knew that the reason Watahira-san and the others hadn't let Amana-chan into the Japanese-style room was just as I expected it to be earlier.
　The two people in the morgue were: the woman was Amana's own mother, Amana's twin sister, Yuna Minami, and the man was her father, Tatsuhito Manaka.
　They died in a tragic accident, leaving behind their beloved daughter, who was still a newborn.

　In order to hide the tragedy of her parents' deaths, Amanashi, who was Amana's aunt in the original story, had taken her in as her mother.
　It's a good idea to be able to have a good idea of what you're looking for when you're looking for a new home.

　However, during the summer holidays, Amana-chan found out the truth about her birth.
　The family was about to split up, but she chose to remain Amari's daughter even after finding out the truth, which resulted in a stronger bond between them.
　Therefore, Amana-chan is now free to enter the Japanese-style room.

　I vividly remember how surprised I was when I heard this story together with Kuroon, who happened to be there.
　I'd like to raise one of the incense sticks, even though I know the situation.

　That's why Amari and Amana-chan sat side by side and prayed silently at the Buddhist altar with their hands together.
　I'm sure they'd be surprised to be prayed to by a stranger who doesn't have a face or name, but I still want to thank Yuna and the others.

　Thank you for giving birth to Amana-chan in a healthy body.

─ ─ I'm sorry I couldn't greet you from the altar and visit your grave sooner.

　At the same time as I gave my thanks to her, Amanashi suddenly opened her mouth.
　The words of apology that jumped out at me first, I could feel the seriousness of her typical thoughts.

　Tenashi couldn't even go to visit the grave so that Amana wouldn't know the truth.
　It's not her fault by any means, it's the restrictions that have inevitably been attached to her since she decided to hide them.
　However, those fetters have been removed.

I'm working hard at my studies and I'm surrounded by friends... some of them even liked me as a girl.

　She would surely be overjoyed if she knew what Amana was up to.
　The sound of Amari's voice was very bouncy, perhaps because she was picturing such a scene.

　Daichi-kun's love interest has become known, but I won't be so wild as to interrupt him.

''Tenna is growing up cute and healthy, just like Yuna. Her cleverness and gentle nature are similar to Tatsuhito's, and I've always been reminded that she's really their daughter.

　Me and Amana only knew the two of them briefly.
　On the other hand, the expression on Amari's face as she continued to report to me, who knew her well, was full of compassion for her family.　

''She also called me 'Mom' and adored me, and thanks to that, I managed to take on the role of mother.''

　Somehow.........?
　I don't think there are many people who are doing better as mothers than Amari.
　The reason Amana is where she is today is partly due to her temperament, but most of all it's the result of her thorough education.

　I've finally realized that she's too good for me.

　When you are feeling deeply moved, Amari takes a deep breath and opens her mouth again.



　I'm embarrassed that he's suddenly falling in love with me on a straightforward basis, but the reason Amari says that is probably to teach Yuna and Tatsujin-san that he's not a bad guy.
　Since your precious wife says this to you, you must aim to be a good husband who can respond to that.......
　I secretly resolve to do so.

''It's thanks to Tenna that he and I were brought together. If it wasn't for that time........the child Yuna decided to give birth to, we might have passed each other without even seeing each other's faces. When you think about it........don't you think it's like a miracle?

　Those words of Amari's were the same feelings I felt during my last delivery.
　

　A passionate feeling overflows in my chest without stopping.

"──Yuna-san, Tatsujin-san. It's nice to meet you. The little girl you two left behind is our precious family member who is irreplaceable to us. We will make her happy so that she won't let go of such a miraculous bond.......please watch over her from heaven.
Kazu-san....

　With the thought of a thrusting thought, I found myself telling her that as I lowered my head.
　I'm not sure if I'm going to be able to get it right.

　But I have no regrets.......on the contrary, I would have done it if I hadn't told you.
　That's how much I felt indebted to the two people who died without seeing each other.

"──Mom. Dad.... I don't know what kind of person you are, or what kind of voice you have, but I know that the reason you are so happy is because of them. That's why I'm grateful to you for coughing up Amana.
Tenna.....

　Perhaps influenced by my words, Amana followed suit.
　It was not stagnant at all and was filled with gratitude for being born on this earth.
　She said that the reason she was here now, which was so important, was because of the two of them, who would undoubtedly be in heaven.　　

　Perhaps overcome with emotion, Amani burst into tears, killing her voice.
　There was no reason to stop her, so he at least hugged her shoulder.

　Let's be happy for Yuna and Tatsujin-san, too.
　That was the wish in her heart, even if it was a small one....