Having reached the point of letting go, Natsuko released her suppressed anguish in my embrace. She broke down in tears, invoking the same emotions in all the girls.
I consoled Natsuko as she cried in my arms. It took a while before Natsuko calmed down. As she slowly lifted her head, I caught a glimpse of something different in her eyes. It was the hope to live on.
“Flynn-kun, I get it now. My father and brother died to save me. I must survive and carry a piece of them with me.”
I was relieved by her breakthrough. At least my tough love was not in vain.
“I’m happy to hear that. Your father and brother will be glad. Now, let’s get you some food.”
Natsuko nodded before leaving my embrace to turn to the girls. She bowed at them and said, “Thank you for comforting me and taking care of me.
