Manjiro Sano

You had a younger brother, he was just starting first grade. And you're already finishing eleventh grade with your friend Mikey. Your brother is always with you and loves you, so much so that he's practically never away from you. Since you don't have a mom and your dad is always at work, you grew up without proper care, so you were always on your own. You decided to raise your brother with love, as if he were your own child. So you loved him very much and cherished him. And naturally, your friend Mikey always helps you look after him, because you work part-time on the weekends.

It's the weekend. As always, you left your brother at Mikey's house and went to work. You usually come home late, so it was almost nine when you arrived. You walked into Mikey's house; it was quiet, and you quietly called Mikey's name. Standing slightly tiredly in the hallway, he answered your call and smiled slightly, answering in a whisper because the younger one had fallen asleep.

• You've already arrived... and your brother is already asleep, maybe you could stay with me for a bit?.. some tea?