Chapter 51 Grantor and Plunder

Grantor and Plunder

There are words such as “giver”, “receiver”, and “matcher”.

It seems to be a term proposed by foreign psychologists to classify human thinking and behaviors.

It’s said that human beings can be divided into three types——Those are the three words I just mentioned.

The first is “giver”.

It means a giver, a person who gives to others without asking for anything in return.

The second is “receiver”.

It means a receiver, a person who puts his/her own interests above everything else and tries to get a large amount of benefit.

The third is “matcher”.

It means a neutral person who has characteristics between a giver and a receiver and can be either a giver or a receiver depending on the circumstances.

The reason I mentioned this is——If you look at Hana-san and Takeshi, you will see that they have established a typical relationship between giver and receiver.

Hana-san even sacrifices herself to continue serving the other person.

Takeshi puts himself first, even at the expense of the other person.

There is a clear difference between the giver and the receiver.

That’s why it’s terrible.

It’s obvious who is unhappy in this relationship.

As long as Hana-san is with Takeshi…she will never be happy.

Even the words “giver” and “receiver” are lukewarm about the relationship between these two people. “Grantor” and “Plunder” would be more appropriate.

There was no way Hana-san could be happy in such a relationship.

So I was relieved.

“I made a decision about Takeshi…From now on, I’ll just watch over him without getting too involved. There’s not much more I can do for him. At most, maybe financial support.”

Hana-san spoke softly. Her words were clear and showed no signs of hesitation.

In other words, her decision was not based on temporary feelings, but rather on a calm and considered decision.

“But…umm.”

However, it seems that the problem has not completely disappeared.

Looking at Hana-san who seemed reluctant to say anything, I whispered this to her as if to offer a helping hand.

“You have nothing to hide.”

“Yes, that’s right. We’re going to live together from now on…it’ll probably be found out eventually anyway, so I should say it now.”

Hana-san then looked at me as if she had made up her mind——

“I don’t have any money.”

——She hesitantly told me about her problem.

“In case you’re wondering, I’ve been saving for him, so I think I can pay for Takeshi’s living expenses and school fees from now on. But instead, it’s going to be hard for me and Ichika to make a living…It’s hard to move to a new house in such a situation.”

Thinking about it calmly, it was obvious.

Even though Hana-san works part-time, it seems that she can’t afford to live on her own. In fact, Takeshi often complained that his allowance was too small.

Under such circumstances, if they had to split their place and their wallets in two…their expenses would be higher.

“That’s why I asked you to allow us to stay at Takumi-kun’s house.”

“I see…that’s what you meant.”

“I’m sorry. It’s very embarrassing for me as an adult to ask a child to do such a thing…My parents are dead, I have no relatives to rely on, and I haven’t received child support from my ex-husband…So the only person I can rely on is Takumi-kun.”

Hana-san has an apologetic look on her face.

It’s probably because she has always been the victim of someone else that she feels more guilty than anyone else about relying on someone else.

I understand that feeling too.

Because like Hana-san…I’m also a giver.

“As I said before, you can use this house freely. But in return, can I leave…the housework to you? I’ll help you too, but it’s not easy for me to do it alone.”

So I offered a condition.

In truth, I would’ve been happy if she stayed in this for free, but I thought Hana-san would not take it too kindly.

I wanted to make her feel a little less guilty.

“Of course. If you have any other requests besides housework, just let me know. I’ll do anything for Takumi-kun.”

Hana-san smiled at my words.

It was her usual gentle smile. I hope she always has that smile on her face in this house——