Lunch break had arrived.
On the rooftop of the office building—
Ren sat on a bench, holding a cup of coffee and a piece of bread.
Beside him sat his colleague, casually scrolling his phone.
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Ren took a bite.
Then sighed.
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"…At this rate…"
"…One day I'll wake up and find out I have a third child too."
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His colleague burst out laughing.
"HAHAHA—Bro, seriously?"
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Ren looked completely serious.
"I'm not joking."
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"You've been single your whole life."
"No dating. No relationships."
"And suddenly—two kids?"
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His colleague leaned closer.
"…Doesn't it feel like you're living inside a manga or web novel?"
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Ren took another sip of coffee.
"…If that's the case, then this is a very messed up story."
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His colleague smirked.
"At least I have a wife."
"And kids who annoy me all day."
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Ren stared at the sky.
"…I don't even know who their mother is."
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Silence.
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Scene Shift — Home
Inside the house—
Aanya was rubbing her cheek against Kaito's face.
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"You're even more handsome than your photo!"
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Kaito frowned slightly.
"…Stop that."
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Aanya pouted.
"I'm hungry."
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She walked into the kitchen.
Opened the lid—
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"…Huh?"
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There was food.
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Simple breakfast.
But neatly prepared.
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And beside it—
A small note.
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> "This might not be enough… but share it."
"If you're still hungry, use the money I left and order something."
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Aanya smiled brightly.
"Dad made this…!"
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Behind her—
Kaito stood silently.
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"…Mom never did this…"
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"If I was hungry… there was always a long table full of food…"
"But she was never there."
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He looked at the simple meal.
Then at his little sister.
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"…Let's eat."
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Aanya grabbed his hand.
"Together!"
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They sat.
Shared.
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After finishing—
Aanya suddenly stood up again.
"I'm still hungry!"
"Let's order pizza!"
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Before Kaito could respond—
She dragged him away.
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Soon—
The house filled with laughter.
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They played.
Ran around.
Fought over silly things.
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And eventually—
Both of them fell asleep on the floor.
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Scene Shift — Night
Back at the office—
Ren stretched his arms.
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"Let's go for a drink."
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His colleague grinned.
"Now that sounds like the old you."
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Ren raised a finger.
"Just one bottle."
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They drank.
Laughed.
Talked nonsense.
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After a while—
Ren stood up.
"I'm heading home."
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"…My kids are waiting."
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He laughed awkwardly.
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Walking home—
Slightly drunk—
He looked up at the sky.
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"…God…"
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"If you had to give me kids…"
"…You could've at least told me their mother is dead in an accident…"
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"…So I wouldn't have to search for her."
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He chuckled bitterly.
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Then—
He checked his phone.
Bank balance.
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"…10 lakhs."
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Without hesitation—
He transferred it to his parents.
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"…At least they'll be comfortable."
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After that—
He bought clothes.
Toys.
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And finally—
Reached home.
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As soon as he opened the door—
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"DAD!!"
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Aanya jumped onto him.
Like a rabbit.
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"HEY—!"
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She quickly jumped back and hid behind Kaito.
Whispering loudly—
"Brother… Dad drank alcohol…"
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Ren frowned.
"…What? I can't even drink at 24?"
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He shook his head.
Then asked—
"Did you both eat?"
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"…No."
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"…Of course."
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He walked straight into the kitchen.
Started cooking.
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In the living room—
Kaito watched silently.
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"…He's different…"
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"…Not like Mom…"
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He watched Ren struggle while cooking.
Almost burning things.
Getting confused.
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A small smile appeared on his face.
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"…This is… what a normal family looks like…?"
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Aanya noticed.
"YOU'RE SMILING!"
"You look even cuter when you smile!"
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Kaito instantly turned serious.
"…Shut up."
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From the kitchen—
"FOOD'S READY!"
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They sat together.
A small table.
Simple food.
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Ren looked at Kaito.
"So… do you also talk this less like your sister talks too much?"
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"…Yes."
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Short. Cold. Direct.
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"…Sorry, Dad…"
"…Mom told me not to tell you anything…"
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Ren sighed.
Holding his head.
"I thought I got one clue…"
"Even that is gone…"
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Suddenly—
He stood up.
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"From tomorrow—"
"You both are going to school."
"I'll get your admission done."
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Aanya immediately protested.
"I HATE SCHOOL!"
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Kaito calmly replied—
"…Okay."
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Ren looked at him.
"At least show some expression!"
"Families laugh, fight, talk—"
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He stopped.
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"…I never had a family…"
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"…What am I even teaching them…?"
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That night—
He gave them a bath.
Helped them.
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And then—
All three slept on the same bed.
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A strange family.
Formed in just two days.
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But somewhere—
Inside that chaos—
Warmth had already begun to grow.
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To be continued… 🔥