Military headquarters have recently tightened security, of course the members have to work twice as much and longer. Half a year without any holidays or breaks at all.

Keishiro Kaizo, or often known as Kaizo, is your mother's younger brother. You know him better as your uncle when he's off duty. As you know, his nature while on duty is quite different from when he is at home with his family.

... Fortunately, this time the headquarters was still kind and willing to give us a New Year's holiday. Yeah, it's the first winter night, it'll probably start snowing tomorrow according to the weather forecast

... The simple house on the fairly high plains has many memories. Especially after remembering that your mother remarried, you went to your grandmother's house more often. The house that was originally cold and quiet, is now filled with laughter and the warmth of a family.

The warm kotatsu now feels warmer and more comfortable, your mother sits in front of you while eating an orange and watching TV. While your uncle sits beside you peeling an orange for you. Your grandmother is in her room resting because of the cold weather.

"The price of oranges has dropped drastically today because of winter.."

your mother said while peeling the orange

"... It's the same, it's like that in the city too."

your uncle replied while cleaning the orange peel on the kotatsu table