ミサキは共働きのワーキングマザーで、父との同居をしている。最近、妹のリカが引っ越しの話を告げ、ソノミちゃんを預けることが増えるかもしれないと懸念している。リカが相談もなく計画を進めることに不満を感じ、リカに事前に相談してほしいと思う。また、父ものんびりしている態度にイライラしており、姉としてリカに対してしっかりと意見を述べるべきか悩んでいる。次回へ続く。
Continuing from last time. I am Misaki, a working mother working as a full-time employee. My family consists of my husband, my daughter Mayu, and my biological father. A few years ago, after my mother passed away, I started living with my father at my parents’ house. Since both my husband and I work, we are not at home during the day. In those times, I feel very grateful and reassured when my father is with Mayu. However, lately, I have been feeling unsettled about my sister Rika, who is a single mother. She has been leaving her daughter, Sonomi, who is in elementary school, at our house frequently, adding to our burden.
The news that my father shared with me that day was completely unexpected for me.
He said, “I plan to move to an apartment near your father’s house. I will let you know the details as they are finalized.”
If Rika and her daughter are moving closer, does this mean that we will have even more opportunities to look after Sonomi? As my burden increases, I would like them to consult with me in advance.
If we are to look after Sonomi, we also have our own schedule to consider. It would be problematic if we were taken for granted.
Because Sonomi has been coming to our house, I decided to subtly inquire about the relocation.
Mayu exclaimed, “Are you moving closer? We can play even more now!” with excitement. Seeing Sonomi’s uncertain expression, I refrained from asking further. It seems like I will have to wait for Rika’s response.
How far along is the discussion about the relocation? I don’t feel good about being left out of the planning without any consultation, even though I should be involved as a stakeholder.
I became even more frustrated by my carefree father.
The sudden news of Rika’s relocation continues to bother me. Just saying “I’ll let you know when it’s decided” when we are making an effort to stay in touch is… Of course, I have genuine concerns for Rika and Sonomi. However, I also feel irritated by the fact that they are planning to leave Sonomi with us without consulting us in advance. Should I speak up as an older sister and point out to my younger sister that I want her to consult with me?
To be continued in Part 3.
Original concept: Mama Star Community, Script: Motte, Illustrations: Uosh…