ROYD-261 The slim, busty single mother who lives next door always acts cheerful, but there is something lonely about her… Tsuzuki Ruisa

After moving to Tokyo to attend university, what should have been a hopeful life on my own had turned into colorless days where I barely spoke to anyone. Then one day, my new neighbor was Luisa, a single mother who had moved in next door with her young daughter. Watching her do her best as a mother with such a small back to carry the burden, I found myself unable to leave her alone.

It was supposed to be just a little help here and there. But her warm smile and simple words of thanks slowly began to reach my heart. Before I knew it, Luisa had become the color in my world. While carrying their own loneliness, the two of us gradually grew closer in both heart and body.

But that peaceful time did not last long. Then came her past—her ex-husband, Tatsurou. Faced with his shouting and violence, I could only stand frozen in fear. I thought I was powerless.

But when I saw her tears, my heart cried out, I’ll protect her.

Even if I was timid, even if I was pathetic, for that smile, I would stand up.