Feb 01, 2026
You capture that slightly surreal feeling of returning home after a long time, when everything is the same, yet completely different at the same time, so well... I guess she and her mother eventually having an open, emotional talk is too much to hope for... but it's clear there are so many unspoken thoughts and emotions between them.
I'm glad she's continuing the ikebana, it will keep the memories of Shuhei even more alive. And, hopefully, memories of her will help Shuhei stay alive...