Since I was old enough to understand my feelings, I'd always been drawn to Iroha, my friend's mother. It was true that I was captivated by her beauty and kindness, but I could never tell whether my feelings were romantic or just mere admiration. Over time, after learning that her husband had passed away and she was now single, I finally realized the emotions I'd harbored for her were genuine romantic love. I clearly understood that I was deeply attracted to her as a woman.