Chapter 46 Circle of Kindness

Circle of Kindness

I don’t want Hana-san to get hurt anymore.

So I want her to stop being so obsessed with Takeshi just because she is his mother.

When I expressed this thought, Hana-san…gave a small nod.

“Yes…Takumi-kun’s thoughts were properly conveyed.”

The eyes that were empty a moment ago now have a faint light in them.

Her face, which had been stunned and lifeless, became brighter.

“Thank you. Your feelings made me happy.”

Saying that, Hana-san smiled.

It was a gentle smile, the kind she always wears.

I’m glad…she looks like that, I’m sure she’s fine now.

The trauma that Takeshi had revived seemed to have calmed down now.

“I still don’t know what to do with myself…but I’ll think about it properly from now on. Not only about the child but also about myself.”

“Yes. I don’t think you have to come to a conclusion right away.”

She is the kind of person who has always lived for others. It would be hard for her to change her mind right away.

So I want you to take your time and look at yourself.

If you still care about Takeshi after this…that is your life, Hana-san. I cannot interfere with that.

So I hope you will put your own happiness first.

Please, may your life be rewarded——

“…Okay. Takumi-kun comforted me a lot and I’ll go home soon.”

Then, after a little chatting and laughing.

Hana-san got up from the sofa.

“A-are you okay?”

She had said earlier that she was afraid of Takeshi.

We’re in a situation where we don’t even know when he’s coming back. To be honest, I didn’t expect Hana-san to say she was coming home so soon.

She looked so scared.

However, Hana-san seemed a bit surprised and said this with an uncomfortable expression on her face.

“Actually, I’m scared, but Ichika is at home…I’m afraid to leave her alone. Hehe, I guess I’ll sleep with her tonight.”

I see…it’s true that I’m afraid to leave Ichika alone too.

That’s for safety reasons, and also…I’m a bit worried about Takeshi.

No, I don’t think he would turn his fangs at Ichika. But considering that he is the kind of person who cannot be controlled when he is emotional, he will not be able to give us peace of mind.

“If anything happens, please call. I’ll come right away.”

“Yes. I will…Hey, Takumi-kun. Can I say something selfish?”

“Of course. What’s that?”

“Tomorrow…could you take a day off from school? I’d like to relax with you.”

This is also…unusual.

Hana-san is never selfish. There are times when she makes a request, but she is always careful not to cause me any trouble.

But now she is different.

Hana-san is asking me to take a cheat day off. Whether it’s good or bad, skipping school is definitely a bad thing. To be able to ask such a thing…there must’ve been some change in her state of mind.

But, even though she was selfish, I felt happy.

“Hey, is it still annoying?”

“It’s totally fine! I’ll gladly take the day off.”

Well, going to school would just make me tired.

I don’t want to see Takeshi and Kaori, so I’m happy about this offer.

“Ufufu…If Takumi-kun says so, I think I’ll be able to do my best today.”

Saying that Hana-san suddenly hugged me.

Usually, she would have put my face into her chest…but today she hugged me and jumped into my chest.

And usually, it was just a one-way hug.

But in this position…I was able to hug Hana-san as well.

“Thank you for today.”

“No, no…when you’re in trouble, we’re there for each other.”

When I was in trouble, Hana-san saved me a lot.

So I’m happy if I can return the favor a little——