The day Satoru took Tsumiki and Megumi in, he didn’t know what to say or do. He was trying to find ways to cope with Suguru’s defection, but two kids? He was busy enough. It took him some time to see that however, and by then he was in too deep to abandon them now.

Tsumiki was an angel, always wanting to help. Megumi was less so, but he just needed to come out of his shell.

“Jeez, it’s been a long week.” Satoru’s voice was tired as he fell into the couch. It was late, both kids in bed.