as my university life began, i left my strict parents' home and moved in with my relatives, the isshikis. unlike my parents, they were laissez-faire, i joined a club, found a girlfriend, and was on cloud nine. but my aunt momoko, noticing my situation, grilled me about my girlfriend and personal life… “even cute little hiroki has a girlfriend now,” she said, seemingly happy about my growth. but looking back, i realize there was a fierce jealousy hidden beneath her words…
