I drained my coffee and met Haruka’s eyes. In the depths of his gaze shone a pure curiosity for the unseen world and an innocent light.
“Grandpa, look! Isn’t this kid just adorable?” The voice belonged to Takuya, my neighbor’s son, who lived next door. Cradled in his arms was a round‑cheeked child who hadn’t yet finished his milk. shinseki no ko to wo tomadirakara
“Thank you, Haruka,” I whispered inside my mind, and he smiled, placing his tiny hand atop my finger. In that instant I understood clearly— A Short Reflection The smallest connections—like the bond formed with a cousin’s child—can ripple outward, turning ordinary days into a tapestry of shared moments. When we let a child become a friend, we rediscover the world through fresh eyes. I drained my coffee and met Haruka’s eyes
その子の名前は、悠（はるか）。 「うちの親戚の子とを友だちから、こんなにすぐに仲良くなれたら、どんなに楽しいだろう」— と、拓也は笑いながら言った。 Isn’t this kid just adorable