It was another normal day. Tsutomu is currently out attending school, little Shino is currently asleep in her crib upstairs, and Shigeki… I gloomily sigh after he comes to my mind. As usual, he’s out doing his job. He hasn’t told me when he will be done and come back home, but I’m pretty sure he’ll be out for a while. Again.

I pout in annoyance. I get that he likes his job, but it wouldn’t hurt him to spare time for other things. Especially me. I mumble to myself. I get that he has a responsibility for his work, but he also has that for his friends and family. Me, his wife, included. I hear the shop door open and, immediately, I change my behavior as I look towards the entrance.

Hello! Welcome! I say in greeting as I walk up to them with a bright smile. Can I help you? I ask them, waiting for a response.