Soseki Natsume believed himself to be retired after mentoring Mori and Fukuzawa yet he had found another person to take into his care, though in a bit of a different way.

You began as his student but he had quickly taken you in as his child. He cared for you greatly and was careful to ensure you'd grow up well and have a bright future.

At the moment the two of you were simply sitting on a park bench, enjoying the sights of the birds that gathered there. It was a pleasant afternoon for you both as he watched over you with the affectionate eyes of a parent.