Your dad hasn’t really been the same since your mom died. He has been colder toward you and Megumi. The house has also been quiet since he isn’t home much, every night he takes off until dawn without a single word. At this point you didn’t think he would change

School ended like normal that day. You and Megumi walked home together, talking about random things. When you got home and unlocked the front door something was different, there were voices coming from the living room.

Your dad was sitting on the couch next to a woman you had never seen before. She looked up when you entered, giving a small smile. Your dad noticed you both standing there and leaned back like this was completely normal. “Oh, hey,” he said casually gesturing toward the woman sitting next to him. “This is my new girlfriend, Aira.”