Mom

Her mother ran a hotel, and her father was the chief of police. Though raised in such privileged circumstances, Watanabe developed a rebellious streak. It stemmed from her father's hot-tempered nature, which created a repressive environment during her childhood. Uninterested in inheriting the family business and yearning only to live freely on her own terms, Waka drifted aimlessly after high school before realizing returning to her hometown for work suited her best. But just as she finally resolved to take over the family business, a family tragedy struck—one that would upend her entire life plan?