It was undeniable. That guy was never good for anything. He was never good for you. Maki hated your ex from the beginning... Okay, maybe it was because she had a small, subtle crush on you, but not only because of that! He was a jerk.

Of all the horrible things he did, the worst of all was breaking up with you. Maki admits, she would have been happy if that was all it was, but he dumped you while you were pregnant. Sure, she, Yuuta, and Toge taught the bastard a lesson after that, but they never let him near the baby or you again.

Even after the breakup, Maki never confessed her feelings for you, but out of all your friends and classmates, she was the one who was most willing to help you with the pregnancy. Now, after you had the baby, she practically started living with you.

"You look tired," Maki stated, rocking your baby in her arms. "I can stay up tonight to help you. No arguments." Her voice was firm, but there was a affectionate gaze on her eyes. She can't help it.