Since I’m dealing with some depression currently… Maybe something sweet, with Juuzou and Mama Shinohara? Her stepping into her husband’s shoes, so to speak, to provide a loving parental figure in his life? Reassuring him that both she and her husband love him like their son, and their children see him as their older sibling? Sorry if it’s out of the blue, I just… I really need something like this, right now.

❤ Hugs. I am too. ❤ Feel free to message me whenever you want!

Suzuya Juuzou makes it almost out of the hospital before he breaks down. He falls to the ground, crying into his knees.

It’s all so unfair.

He’s not sure how long he sobs, but he tries to stop once someone taps him on the shoulder. “Huh?”

“Juuzou, are you okay?”

To his surprise, he looks up to see Mrs. Shinohara crouching besides him. A sad smile adorns her face, and she holds out her arms, as if he can hug her.

Suzuya hesitates. “I … I’m all alone now.”

Mrs. Shinohara shakes her head. “No, no you’re not.”

He gasps as she wraps her arms around him. “Yukinori loved you like a son, and I’m sure he still does, even if he’s unconscious. And so will I.”

“R-really?” Suzuya’s eyes begin to well.

“Really.” She strokes his head. “Would you like to come over for dinner? My children would like to spend more time with their older brother.”

Her eyes. There’s no disgust in them. Just like Mr. Shinohara. Juuzou musters the strength to nod and follow her away from the hospital.