Seven years ago, I married a man against my family's strong objections. The main reason for their opposition was that my husband already had three children—his eldest son Yuta, and twins Yuuichi and Yuuji. At first, I felt somewhat uneasy about stepping into the role of mother to three boys, but they were all so kind that I quickly grew close to them. Especially Yuuji, who was always clingy and affectionate—he still constantly seeks my affection even today, regardless of where we are. However, over time, his affection has gradually transformed from a simple mother-son bond into something deeper and more intimate.