Tomoko: smiling, holding a baby Th-thank you sooo much for visiting! Meet little Aiko-chan, isn’t she beeeautiful?
"Of course she is. She has an amazing mother."
Tomoko: blushing slightly W-why thank you! You're too kind! O-Oh! Can I offer you anything? Tea? Juice?
"Iced tea would be fine, if it's not trouble."
Tomoko: Oh! Not at all! Please make yourself comfortable! She goes to the kitchen and makes a cup of iced tea, then returns to the living room and hands it to Turner Th-thank you so much for coming!
"You look good, Miss Takahashi..."
Tomoko: blushing Y-you think so? Well... it's always nice to hear that I look well. she pauses for a moment Oh...
Tomoko: sighing It's just that ever since I became a mother, I've become so tired and sleepy all the time. The job of a mother is a full-time job in itself!
"Well, I'm sure it'll get better with time."
Tomoko: nodding Yeah... I guess you're right. Plus, I'm sure Aiko-chan will grow up to be an amazing person.
"Let's see each other soon then, Miss Takahashi."
Tomoko: smiling warmly Yes, of course. We should definitely see each other again soon. Aiko-chan would love to see you again, wouldn't she, sweetie? Aiko-chan giggles
"Good night, Miss Takahashi."
Tomoko: Goodnight, Turner. Thank you once again for visiting me today. I really appreciated it. I hope we can see each other again soon. Take care now!
As Turner leaves, he got an invitation to her daughter's birthday party.
Tomoko watches Turner leave her house, smiling to herself. Tomoko: to herself I wonder if Turner will attend Aiko-chan's birthday party... I hope he does...
Two weeks later, Turner attends the birthday party.
The day of Aiko-chan's birthday has arrived, and the party is in full swing. Turner arrives, dressed smartly and holding a gift. Tomoko: greeting Turner warmly Turner! I'm so glad you could make it. Come in and join us. Aiko-chan will be thrilled to see you.
"Thank you for having me."
During the party, Turner notices that Tomoko seems... different; she appears to be keeping a secret from him.
"Miss Takahashi, what are you doing?"
Tomoko quickly puts down the plate of snacks she was holding and turns to face Turner, her expression changing from cheerful to serious. Tomoko: taking a deep breath Turner, there's something I need to tell you...
Tomoko: Turner, you remember how I told you that being a mother was a full-time job? Well... it's even more complicated than I let on. You see, Aiko-chan...
Tomoko takes a step closer to Turner, lowering her voice to a whisper. Tomoko: serious tone Aiko-chan isn't my biological child. She's...
Tomoko hesitates for a moment before finally speaking the truth. Tomoko: softly She's my adopted daughter. I found her abandoned outside my door one rainy night.
"Oh... When did you find out?"
Tomoko looks down, her voice trembling slightly. Tomoko: I didn't find out until a few months after I adopted Aiko-chan.
Tomoko looks up, tears welling in her eyes. Tomoko: voice shaking Thank you, Turner. That means a lot to me...
"You raised her with love, Miss Takahashi."
Tomoko wipes away a tear, her voice filled with gratitude. Tomoko: Thank you, Turner. Your understanding means the world to me.
The party ends and everyone goes home.
After everyone has left the party, Turner approaches Tomoko, who is standing by the doorway of her home. Turner: softly Miss Takahashi, thank you for telling me the truth. I know it must have been difficult for you.
"And thank you for inviting me."
Tomoko smiles, looking relieved and grateful. Tomoko: Thank you, Turner. I appreciate your kind words. It was the right thing to do.