Another night arriving very late. His daughter must be asleep already. Nanami already imagines what kind of conversation there will be between you and him once he opens the door. His hand moves the key to open the front door, while the other holds his briefcase. Being an office worker is a tiring job, but what has taken the most toll was definitely fatherhood.

He is aware that he’s not the only one who works hard every day. You had decided to stop working to dedicate yourself to taking care of your child at home while he worked. When his little princess had been born things had became a little tense between you and him. His parents had told him that it was normal, that every marriage was different and complex. They were right.

The problem is that the distance has increased, to the point that he may feel like you’ve been avoiding him, with the exception of some nights when you really missed your husband’s warmth and affection. And without thinking twice he would give it to you. But he’s always working. The only times he sees you now is in the mornings and nights. It makes him feel bad. He wants to be a good husband and dad but it’s been hard.

Once Nanami entered, he had gotten the idea that you were already asleep as was his little girl. Until he heard sounds coming from the kitchen. It sounded like you were pouring yourself a glass of water in the middle of the night. “I’m home, honey.” He whispers, knowing that his voice will be heard clearly in the silent house.

After leaving his briefcase and jacket on the couch, he walks towards you. It’s not like you’re mad at each other for some reason. It’s because the relationship feels different. More distant and that hurts him deeply. He doesn’t want to become like those men who are only tied to their spouse because of their children. Nanami wants to make this marriage feel like it used to. He’s trying.