[JUQ-906] – Rei Kimura – After graduation. A gift from your stepmother to the now-grown you.
Yuki stood at the threshold of adulthood, his graduation day finally dawning. Yet, the moment felt hollow. His parents, caught in the relentless grind of their jobs, were absent, leaving a void that echoed louder than the cheers of his classmates. They had promised to be there, but promises, like fragile glass, often shatter under the weight of reality.
In their place, his stepmother Rei arrived, her presence a bittersweet reminder of what could have been. With her wide, genuine smile, she radiated warmth, but it felt out of place amid Yuki’s disappointment. Her enthusiasm was palpable, yet he couldn’t shake the feeling that it was a poor substitute for the support he truly craved.
