Six months after my father passed away, my mother had been feeling down. To help her regain some positivity, I planned a hot spring trip. Seeing her happy made my heart swell with emotion. Arriving at the ryokan, I felt truly satisfied spending quality time with her again. We relaxed in our room, sharing warm conversations and precious moments. Then, after bathing, I saw my mother fresh from the bath—her appearance shook me to the core, leaving me breathless for a moment.