Literature
Chapter 6: A Small Calm
It took some time but Ichiro eventually let everything out and composed himself; and after Akio asked him if he was fine, Ichiro wiped his face clean and they went back to the meeting room. When they got back they saw Hikari and Niara standing in the hallway talking to each other; waiting for the two to come back. As the guys approached them, both girls looked at Ichiro and asked, “Are you alright?” Ichiro’s mother and girlfriend looked at each other and shared a laugh with each other. He had a large, uplifting, smile on his face, and felt he was incredibly lucky to have these two in his life, “I’m fine thanks,” he answered. He gave his mother an embracing hug, and turned to do the same with Niara; though added a quick kiss for her. He then turned back to his dad, “Do you have anything for me? I was gonna go with Niara on her morning patrol and then spend the day together.” “With your permission that is, commander,” Niara added. “Go right ahead; I don’t have