Miyata looked at his mother and sister, who still eyed him with suspicion. He took a deep breath, deciding to tell them the story he'd crafted in his mind. He had no other choice. He couldn't tell them that he wasn't their son and had entered this body after its owner's death. So, he had to make the story as convincing as possible.
"After Dad died…" Miyata began in a low voice, "I felt like I'd lost everything. I was angry, so angry at the person who killed him. I wanted revenge. I wanted to become strong so I could find him and get my revenge."
Rita gently placed her hand on his shoulder. "My dear, it wasn't your fault…"
"I know!" Miyata interrupted with a sudden burst of emotion. "But when I realized I wouldn't have a Quirk, I couldn't control myself. I felt useless and couldn't protect you. Everything I did was because of that anger and hatred. I tried to pressure You both and extort money because I thought it was the only way I could survive. But I've realized now that wasn't true."
Miyata lowered his head, a few tears welling in his eyes. He needed his mother and sister to believe everything he said, so he'd need some dramatic flair. "I've realized I've done so many bad things and hurt you with my words and actions. I've thought about everything that happened and everything I did. I've decided to change and become a better brother for you. I no longer want to be a person who hates himself."
A heavy silence filled the room, then Miyata started to cry. The tears rolling down his cheeks washed away all the regret that had burdened him.
At that moment, Rita and Elena stood up at the same time and approached Miyata. Rita embraced him from one side and Elena from the other, holding him tightly.
"You're a wonderful person, Miyata-kun," Rita said in a gentle voice, wiping away his tears. "We love you no matter what you've done. You're our son."
"Brother…" Elena murmured, hugging him even tighter. "I'm sorry. I was harsh with you. I was afraid you'd never change, but I was wrong. I'm so happy you'll be the same as you were before."
They stayed in that embrace for a long time. This emotional moment was what Miyata needed more than anything else.
After a while, Rita pulled away, smiling gently. "Miyata-kun, do you remember that I told you I bought you a gift yesterday?"
Miyata looked up, feeling confused. "No, I haven't opened it yet. Where is it?"
Rita pointed at Elena and said, "Elena, go to his room and bring him the gift."
Elena quickly stood up and went to Miata's room. While Elena was in the room, Rita placed her hand on Miata's head and stroked it. "I'll work hard for your happiness. Don't worry about anything. I'm here for you."
Miyata felt a warmth radiating from his mother's hand. He looked up at her and smiled slowly. "Mom… thank you."
Rita smiled warmly and gently pulled him into her arms. Her embrace was warm, comforting, and filled with love. Miata inhaled the scent of her hair, and a sense of relief filled his body.
"You've truly grown, Miyata," Rita whispered as she pulled away from his embrace, her eyes glistening. "You've become a man… but you'll always be my little bird."
At that moment, Elena returned, her eyes filled with tears. She was holding something in her hand, something Miata had never seen before. She wasn't walking calmly as she had gone, but running, her eyes brimming with tears. She held a small object tightly, as if afraid to drop it.
"Mom! Mom!" Elena cried in a terrified voice, running toward Rita.
Rita looked at her daughter, and fear filled her heart. "What happened, Elena? Are you okay?"
Elena couldn't speak. She just sobbed, tears streaming down her face. She slowly extended her hand toward her mother and opened her palm.
A terrible silence descended upon the room.
It was the bottle of pills that the previous owner of the body had used to commit suicide.
A great shock hit Miyata. "Damn it…?" he mu
ttered, cursing internally.
"I'm finished…."
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Today's chapter may be a little short, but that is due to some circumstances that happened to me, so I hope you excuse me.