How could she not understand what Fujino meant?
He had already made it very clear...
Eri Kisaki thought back, wondering why her foolish daughter had become so foolish, so absentminded—dreaming every day of the family being reunited, only to wake up and shoulder the burdens of the household again. Her chest suddenly felt tight.
She began to wonder: all these years, she had been so busy fighting with that loser Goro. Had she ever truly considered Ran's feelings?
The answer was obviously no.
And so, Eri Kisaki suddenly understood.
All these years, as she and her husband had constantly clashed, the one suffering most had been their daughter.
Guilt welled up inside her.
Not because of Mori Kogoro.
Simply because of her daughter.
Fujino quietly watched Eri Kisaki's reaction and knew that she had taken his words to heart.
So, when it came to reconciling a bickering couple, children were the most effective tool.
Of course, that only applied to couples who were actually human.
Like that awful family they had run into a while ago.
Seeing that his goal had been achieved, Fujino continued, "Lawyer Kisaki, I know you and Mouri-niisan don't get along very well. I hadn't wanted to interfere in someone else's family affairs..."
"Although it might make you feel a little wronged, no matter what, you should still go back and visit more often."
"Even if it's only for Ran's sake."
"I think Ran would feel much better."
"Speaking as her friend."
The café was filled with the ambient noise of people around them, while the occasional car horn sounded outside the window.
"I... understand." Eri Kisaki fell silent for a moment before replying in a somewhat low voice, "Thank you, Fujino."
Fujino nodded slightly and said nothing else, merely reminding her, "Oh, and you probably