Shinseki No Ko To Wo Tomadirakara -

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.

私はゆっくりとコーヒーを飲み干し、悠の目を見つめた。 彼の瞳の奥には、まだ見ぬ世界への好奇心と、無垢な光が宿っていた。 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

“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. In that instant I understood clearly— A Short

His name was Haruka. “From being a relative’s kid to becoming a friend so quickly—how wonderful would that be?” Takuya said, grinning.

「おじいちゃん、見て！ この子、すごく可愛いでしょ？」 声の主は、隣に住む叔母（おば）の息子、拓也（たくや）だった。 彼の腕の中には、まだミルクを飲み終えていない、丸くて柔らかな頬の子どもがいた。