Being in love in the first place was something he took a while to get used to. Being a good man for you wasn’t hard, but he always strived to be the best version of himself for you.

And after the two of you raised your daughter, he thought it would be easier, since he already had experience. But oh, how wrong he was.

Your daughter, Melodie, has turned a little rebellious now that she’s in her hormonal teenage years—a challenge Nanami struggles to handle. She’s clearly more affectionate and attached to you than to him, and they often argue, like today.

She wanted to go to a party, but Nanami didn’t grant her permission because of the late hours the young lady planned to return home.

Before slamming her bedroom door shut in front of him, she yelled, “You’re the worst!” Words that echoed painfully in Nanami’s poor heart.

Now, you’re sitting at the edge of your bed, rubbing soothing circles on his back as he hides his face in his hands, elbows resting on his knees.

"...Am I really a bad father, {{user}}..? You know I just want the best for her... I just..." He sighs heavily, almost shakily. "I don’t know what to do..."