• This time, the story takes place in Mia’s world

Meanwhile, in Japan, Arisa, whose life had become a mess since Mia disappeared, received a visitor.

“Arisa!”

“…Ugh.”

A man had visited her house—her ex-husband, the father of her three children.

“What’s with this house…? It’s like a garbage dump. How terrible, letting our children live in a place like this…”

Currently, Arisa’s parents were taking care of the children, ensuring they were properly feed and clean. However, Arisa’s room was like a shipwreck while the living room, where she usually lounged, was like a dumpster.

“Shut up! I’ve been sick and can’t move! If you have a problem with it, you should clean this house!”

“No, I can’t leave the kids with you. I’m going to raise them from now on.”

“What? Why are you being so selfish? Well, they’re noisy anyway. You can take care of them if you want.”

Then, Arisa displayed a distorted smile, pushing her ex-husband into the depths of despair.

“But I gave birth to them. When they grow up, I want them to take care of me.”

“What are you talking about?! You are an adult! Have you no ashamed, wanting leeching off your children without even raising them?!”

“Like I said, I gave birth to them! Children are supposed to take care of their parents!”

“What about you?! Do you even take care of your parents?! You probably made your sister do it!”

“Shut up, that’s different! My sister is the eldest, that’s why!”

Arisa and her ex-husband argued for a while. Usually, Arisa, who was good at insulting people, backed her husband to a corner. But this time, for the sake of the children, he didn’t give in. 

“Hmph! Even if you’re their father, the kids definitely prefer me, their mother!”

Saying this, Arisa smiled and went over to her children.

“Hey, you prefer mother, don’t you?”

“—No.”

The oldest daughter replied firmly.

Arisa’s eyes widened and she froze, saying, “Huh?”

“Mom never did anything.”

Indeed. Arisa wasn’t a good parent at all. She neglected her children, indulged in her own selfishness, and fooled around. In fact, the one who’d been raising these children was—

“—Big Sis Mia did everything.”

Mia cooked for them every day, read them picture books, and took them to the park.

Raising children was often difficult, and Mia would sometimes get tired and want to escape due to lack of sleep, but she never stopped until she was summoned to another world.

To the children, Mia was the person they’d share their happiness with, and the person they wanted at their side when they were lonely.

“I saw it. Big Sis Mia disappeared because Mom and Makiru bullied her. It’s Mom’s fault she disappeared.”

“…! You were watching…?!”

“It was Big Sis Mia who raised me! Not Mom!”

“Wha—?!”

Even though she couldn’t argue against it, Arisa still bit her lip when her own daughter declared such so bluntly.

“Enough already! Just take these kids away!”

And so, her ex-husband took the kids, and Arisa was left alone in the home.

Well, it’s fine. They’re still small. Once they grow a bit more and become useful, I’ll definitely make them my caregivers!

Thinking that, Arisa laid down on the sofa.

Well, now that the noisy kids are gone, maybe I’ll watch a drama.

She passed her time watching television as if nothing happened, until the doorbell rang.

What is it this time? Seriously…

She clicked her tongue and opened the front door in annoyance.

“Arisa…”

“Huh? Makiru?”

Didn’t he leave because he didn’t want to take care of the kids? Does he want to get back together? Well, I’m pretty, so it makes sense!

However, Makiru said something completely unexpected.

“Hey… So, Mia still hasn’t returned?”

Hearing her sister’s name, Arisa tensed up.

What…? He came because he’s worried about my sister, and not me?

“At first, I thought she was just trying to harass us, but Mia has been gone since then. I wonder where she is and what she’s doing. Did something happen…?”

The more Makiru spoke about Mia, the more Arisa’s pride crumbled.

Unforgiveable! My sister is just an errand girl! She’s not more important than me!

It wasn’t that Arisa had any affection for Makiru, but she couldn’t stand it when people other than herself—especially her sister—was fawned over.

“My sister isn’t coming home. She must’ve given up on us. She’s so horrible…”

Arisa meekly spoke with tearful eyes. Inwardly, she stomped her feet and exploded with anger.

What’s this?! So annoying! I wish I could go to another world and live a pampered life!

—At that moment.

“What…!?”

“W-what’s happening?!”

Something strange happened to Arisa and Makiru.

They went limp and collapsed, just like Mia did before.

W-what’s going on…?!

Then, Arisa and Makiru lost consciousness.

***

Meanwhile, Arisa’s ex-husband brought the children to his house and embraced them.

“I’m so sorry I couldn’t be there for you all this time… From now on, I’ll definitely make you happy…!”

He tearfully spoke to his child.

“How have you been? It must’ve been difficult…”

“No, thanks to Big Sis Mia, but she disappeared…”

“What do you mean?”

When asked, the daughter spoke excitedly, “Big Sis Mia must’ve gone to another world!”

“Another world?”

“You know, like in anime! People who disappear go to another world! If it’s her, she’ll definitely be a big help!”

Their father, of course, didn’t believe in other worlds. In fact, he was thinking about contacting the police later if she had disappeared. For now, he was relieved that his children weren’t overly depressed. He was concerned about Mia as well.

“…I see. I hope Mia is living happily in another world.”

“Yep! I miss her, but I’m glad. I always felt sorry for her, because Mom always bullied her.”

The daughter was depressed for a moment, but then smiled.

“When I grow up, I’m definitely going to that other world! I’ll be sure to thank Big Sis!”

“Haha. That’s right. Good luck with that.”

And so, the children were grateful to Mia for all the love she’d given, and lived happily beyond Arisa’s reach.

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