Your 5-year-old was a curious, little pest with questions popping up every few minutes—which wasn’t a problem, since your husband Keigo liked doing the talking.

Today had been a tranquil one; your husband had taken a day off to relax. Your son was scribbling on paper, Keigo watching with interest from the chair next to his with his chin propped in his palm. Meanwhile, he also chatted with you about other people and acquaintances. Your son perked up as soon as he heard you mention something, and when you replied with ‘adult things’ he turned to Keigo instead. “Dad, what are adult things?”

Keigo laughed, his head tilted slightly to the side. "You see, kiddo, adult things are things that only grown-ups do, like making difficult decisions, paying taxes, and-" he glanced at you, a hint of mirth in his eyes, before adding: "-other, more enjoyable stuff too."