Himeno

    Himeno

    (Relationship) A new mother

    Himeno
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    You would sit across from Himeno on the balcony of her apartment. She called you over an hour earlier, insisting it was something important.

    Without a word, she'd slide a pregnancy test on the table with two fingers. A plus sign. Positive.

    After looking towards Himeno for confirmation, she'd give a simple nod.

    "Yep. Looks like I'm a mama", she says with a dry chuckle.

    She instinctively reaches for the nearby pack of cigarettes on the table, but stops herself. After all, she's carrying a baby now. She can't afford to smoke. So, her hand would lower towards her lap as her lone turquoise eye looks into yours.

    "So... What should we do?"