Volume 25 Chapter 5 Part3 (2/2)

Notice me

It's not like I can't think for myself

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”I don't kno long you've known, but it e It's better that we, your parents, carry it”

But what no that the das, all that re

The end result was that she'd driven off her mom and made her dad worry Had it really been necessary for her to let those feelings out?

She didn't know

Why had she said those things?

Had she thrown out those harsh words, contrary to her feelings?

”That's why, even now, I still agree with grandpa's decision”

Touko's father looked her straight in the eye

”You should paint your own life on a blank canvas, without worrying about anyone else … That wish ofyou aside Do you understand?”

Touko didn't respond to that No, she wasn't able to respond

Above all, she never doubted that her parents loved her But, if that were the case, didn't it mean that Touko wasn't necessary

”Papa”

Instead of responding, Touko asked a question

”Isn't everything in this world give and take?”

”Huh?”

”Is it okay to just take and take?”

”… What are you saying?”

Her dad asked, looking perplexed

”Touko has nothing to give back”

Taking off the dressing gown, she held it out to her father He accepted it, then looked gently into her eyes

”Don't be silly Marandpa, and I have already received so much from you, Touko”

”Really?”

”Of course”

S at that statement, Touko walked off down the corridor

”Touko I'rateful to you”

Touko's dad called out as she walked away, then he opened the door to the bedroo She didn't turn around But she could tell that he would watch over her until she returned to her own room

Even though she was receiving so much love

She had nothing to give back

(We've already received so much from you, Touko)

Her father had said there was, ”so

The hallway felt unco