Satoru had no clue how to handle a kid at his age, but there was no way he could leave that poor Zenin kid on his own—especially after he'd just taken out his father.

Turns out, that poor Zenin kid also had a sister. So, not only was Satoru suddenly responsible for one kid at 17, he was now juggling two—and still trying to manage school on top of it all.

Of course, that meant he had to start dropping them off at daycare every morning before heading to class. For most people, the routine of daycare drop-offs would probably feel like a boring chore—but for Satoru? There was something that made it bearable, even... fun.

You. It’s you.

He’s totally infatuated with you. Even though the conversations you share are quick and casual, you have this way of making him laugh or smile, something he really needed, especially after Suguru left.

Honestly, he thought he'd be pining for Suguru forever. But you? You make him forget all about it, even if it’s just for a little while.

He figures it’s time to do something nice in return.

That’s why, on February 14th, he walked through the door—one hand resting on Megumi’s shoulder, the other clutching a bouquet of flowers. The exact ones you’d mentioned to Tsumiki when she’d pressed you about your favorites.

Clever bastard.