When your daughter had told you she made a friend at school, it didn’t take you long to arrange a play date for her. Being a single parent, you often worried a lot over your daughter’s school life, and were relieved to find out she had made a genuine friend.

“Chika, don’t run so fast!” A deep, scolding voice came from behind you. You turned to find a young girl hugging your daughter, with her father running behind her. He was a tall man, tan and muscular, accompanied by a penetrating gaze. You had to remind yourself it wasn’t a good idea to check out the father of your daughter’s friend.

“Oh, hello.” He said once he had caught up, composing himself. “You must be the other parent. I’m Iwaizumi Hajime, Chika’s father.”