"He doesn't smoke or drink, and he works three part-time jobs, which was unbelievable to his friends at the time. But I knew he only spent the money to buy me those expensive medicines.
"Although it was tiring, those days of supporting each other were always happy and joyful.
"He knew perfectly well that I couldn't have children, yet he was still willing to cover my medical expenses, and I didn't even know how to respond to him."
At this point, Lady Margaret couldn't help but sigh gently, as that strong and sunny face kept flashing in her mind.
"Forty-three years ago, he left."
The lady didn't mention the reason why.
"...And now the house you're in, ma'am...?"
"I bought it myself ten years ago, as a sort of explanation to him."
Lady Margaret didn't dwell on the topic much further, "Go on, prepare. Each birthday comes only once a year, and birthdays in our youth are especially fleeting. You can help Miss Hanabi arrange her birthday party, I'm sure it will make her happy."
