“As a parent, you have responsibilities, and I don’t understand that yet. But that doesn’t justify being violent towards your daughter. She endured your violence… she was pushed to her limits, questioning her own worth.”
“What worth does she have… Oh well, she has a good body, so maybe I’ll just attack her and show her the value of being a woman.”
…Someone under the influence of hypnosis can’t lie.
So, this is the truth he holds, his true feelings… While I can’t definitively say whether he will actually do what he said, at the very least, joking or not, it’s not something a parent should say to their daughter.
“Through you, I can’t help but think deeply. I’m lucky to have a loving family.”
“What are you talking about? Every parent finds their child’s expenses annoying.”
“Well, you might think that, but at least my family is different.”
Or rather, it’s ridiculous to even compare.
My dad and mom are the best parents, and even my sister, who complains about not having a boyfriend, is the best family member, you idiot.
“Is your wife the same?”
“How would I know? We haven’t spoken in years.”
I see, it’s safe to say that the bonds of this family have completely collapsed.
No matter what miracle happens, Agatsuma will never be happy or saved under the care of these parents… Her heart will never heal.
Truly… truly, without me setting my eyes on Agatsuma, forever oblivious to this fact… it’s scary to imagine what would have happened if nobody reached out to Agatsuma.
“…sigh Anyway, I’ll just ask some questions, so please answer.”
Afterward, having finished everything, I left the scene and lifted the hypnosis.
Noticing that Agatsuma wasn’t home, there’s a possibility of calling her, but I’ve left that to Aisaka already.
Since she trusted me so confidently and asked me to trust her, I’m sure it’ll be okay.
But, at times like this, it would be nice to have contact information to check on Agatsuma. Maybe it’s too much to hope for, even though we’ve become friends.
Contact information from a girl… I want it.
Alright, I should head back too.
Since I’ve done everything I can today, the rest will be for tomorrow… Let’s go meet Agatsuma’s grandparents with this guy.
▼▽
Later that night after Kai finished his work, Matsuri was facing Saika with a stiff expression in her room.
“Um… thank you for today, Aisaka-san.”
“It’s totally fine. I’m sorry for inviting you out of the blue.”
“No, I was really happy. I’ve never been to someone else’s house like this before.”
In response to Saika’s words, Matsuri nodded understandingly.
As she approached Saika, who was looking down, Matsuri recalled the time she invited him.
“Agatsuma san, want to come to my house after this?”
With such a straightforward and sudden question, Saika was obviously surprised.
Matsuri utilized her natural brightness and communication skills to bring Saika here like this, but at that time, she felt that Saika didn’t want to go home.
(Masaki-kun always says difficult things, doesn’t he? Although I said not to underestimate my communication skills, I was actually quite anxious.)
Inviting someone whom she had never interacted with before was quite unusual, but fortunately, Saika’s situation was too special, which helped.
“Agatsuma san… Can I call you Saika?”
“Uh, sure… but…”
“Thanks. In return, can you call me by my name?”
Matsuri Aisaka, also known as the Communication Monster among her friends, easily enters the hearts of people of the same gender with her atmosphere and words.
Normally, it would be outrageous to let a total stranger stay overnight, but there were circumstances, and Matsuri also had a big request from Kai, whom she had been concerned about lately.
“Matsuri… -san?”
“Yeah♪ Nice to meet you, Saika!”
“Ah… nice to… meet you.”
Calling each other by their names, the distance between Matsuri and Saika quickly shortened.
Matsuri’s smile seemed to genuinely reassure Saika, and the stiff expression she had just disappeared. Saika finally seemed to be getting used to the atmosphere of this place.
(Saika… has some of the tension eased?)
If that were the case, Matsuri would be happy. While thinking so, she brought up various topics with Saika.
Having become quite friendly in just a few hours of interaction, when Saika suddenly bowed her head and confided her suffering.
“Matsuri-san… I… don’t want to go back to that house.”
Hearing those words, Matsuri slowly wrapped her arms around Saika’s back and pulled her close.
“I won’t ask for details. But it’s okay… because there’s no one here who would hurt you, Saika.”
“Uh… uh…!”
Saika is experiencing violence, something Matsuri has heard from Kai.
However, Kai asked her not to convey what he taught her, and Matsuri also believes that there is no need to deliberately draw out Saika’s suffering.
(Still, I want to do something…)
That’s why, as Matsuri, she just wants to comfort Saika’s heart.
If she could give Saika even a little peace of mind, who said she didn’t want to go home, Matsuri would be relieved.
“Matsuri-san… you’re warm.”
“Is that so? Saika is also very warm, you know? And you smell really good, too?”
“Smell…?”
“Ahaha!”
Turning from a painful expression to a surprised and embarrassed expression, Saika laughed at Matsuri.
Although they seemed to have become quite friendly, it was still too early to draw out Saika’s inner feelings… Matsuri thought so, but.
“Matsuri-san… can I talk about myself?”
Saika murmured softly.
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Her eyes were fixed straight on Matsuri, showing anxiety… and seeking salvation.
“Sure, talk to me about it.”
Matsuri said gently and hugged Saika tighter, trying to comfort her even more.
And Saika spoke──about what had happened to her, about her already-ended relationship with her parents.
“…I’m sorry for suddenly talking about this.”
“No, it’s okay. Thank you for telling me… You’ve done well, Saika.”
“Uh…”
Upon Matsuri’s words, Saika shed tears.
“I… couldn’t say anything, and I’ve been enduring it all this time… I couldn’t even tell my kind grandparents.”
“Uh-huh.”
“I didn’t want to worry… I didn’t want to inconvenience… but I’ve always wanted help… from anyone, I just wanted help…”
Her plea for assistance was like that of a young child’s… Matsuri thought this was enough, and whispered softly.
“It’ll be alright, Saika. The first thing to do is to make sure that you have the right tools and the right people to help you. There are people who are working to help you”
“Eh…?”
Saika’s surprise was expected.
Matsuri herself didn’t know how things would unfold or how she would reach out to help Saika… but she understood—his words weren’t lies; she knew in her heart he would rescue this suffering girl.
“So it’s okay… You’ll be okay.”
Gradually, Saika began to tremble, burying her face in Matsuri’s chest and letting her tears flow.
Matsuri didn’t mind her pajamas getting wet; she continued to hold Saika until she calmed down.
“Thank you, Matsuri-san.”
“No, it’s okay, really.”
From then on, they both smiled more, and Saika’s conversation increased.
Their camaraderie had developed to the point where such conversations naturally arose.
“Matsuri-san… Can I tell you something strange?”
“Sure.”
“I… have always wondered about myself. What value does a person like me have? What is my reason for living?”
“Yeah.”
“But… I had a dream about someone who encouraged me and needed me.”
“Ah…”
The word “dream” resonated with Matsuri.
In her dreams, someone not only gave her kind words but also genuinely sought her, with an open heart and no barriers. She couldn’t forget that dream.
“That… actually happened to me too.”
“Really…?”
Such a coincidence… Was it really just a coincidence?
Matsuri pondered this but proceeded to tell Saika about her own dream.
Their shared dream became a topic that brought them even closer, dissipating the stiffness and dark atmosphere that lingered moments before.
“We’ve become quite good friends, haven’t we?”
“Yeah… Honestly, I thought no one would become good friends until graduation.”
“Isn’t that an exaggeration?”
“It’s not an exaggeration. Because… I’m like this.”
One thing Matsuri learned from talking to Saika was his low self-esteem.
“I’m… an ugly, gloomy person.”
Ugly and gloomy…?
Matsuri genuinely tilted her head in confusion.
With her long bangs lifted, her facial features were attractive, and even wrapped in pajamas, her figure was outstanding.
Matsuri thought it important to boost her confidence first, given Saika’s many desirable qualities that many girls would envy.
“You’re not ugly, Saika. You’re really cute.”
“Is that so…?”
“Really. And your figure is great too!”
“My figure is… hehe.”
“Why are you laughing?”
“Well… because the person in my dream said the same thing.”
“Oh, really? That’s quite a coincidence.”
Their shared laughter brought them closer.
Though Matsuri couldn’t understand why Saika’s image… Kaï… came to mind when hearing this story, she felt a connection intuitively.
(It’s strange… But maybe that’s why we became friends so quickly.)
In any case, Matsuri was pleased to have this new friend in Saika.
She felt they would have a long-standing relationship.
And inevitably, Then, Kai may be there for her… Just imagining it made Matsuri’s heart leap.
“…Matsuri-san.”
“What is it?”
“I… feel really warm right now.”
“I see. Then I’ll make you even warmer.”
Matsuri hugged Saika tightly.
Having become so close, Matsuri decided to lightly share her own pain.
“Hey, Saika, actually…”
And so, the night passed.
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