(After the warm visit to the Tanaka family home ended, talk about the meeting continued to fill the apartment's atmosphere for many days. Members of Ahmed's family spoke with admiration about the kindness of Misaki's family, while Misaki smiled whenever she remembered Ahmed's exhausting attempts to translate between everyone.)
And one evening… Everyone was gathered around the dinner table when Ahmed's father remembered his previous talk about the hot springs.
Ahmed's Father (smiling): "What do you think about actually carrying out the idea?"
(One of Ahmed's brothers raises his hand enthusiastically.)
One of the brothers: "Yes! I want to see the Japanese hot springs!"
(The family laughs, while Misaki looks at Ahmed as if she is waiting for his reaction.)
Ahmed: "It seems I can't escape this topic."
(Laughter bursts out in the room.)
A few days after that… Ahmed began organizing the trip himself. He spent long hours looking for a suitable place that could accommodate the large number of people. He wanted to find a place that would provide comfort for everyone, whether for his family coming from Yemen or for Misaki's family who were used to this atmosphere.
And while he was busy with the booking and arrangements, Honoka and Yoshika approached him curiously.
Yoshika: "Ahmed-niisan, are we going too?"
(Ahmed looks at the two sisters and smiles.)
Ahmed: "Of course. I won't leave you both behind."
(Yoshika's eyes light up with joy, while a calm smile forms on Honoka's face.)
Honoka: "This is the first time I'm going to a place like this in a long time."
Ahmed: "Then we will make it a beautiful memory."
In the following days… Arrangements continued between Ahmed, Misaki, and their families. The final date was agreed upon, the necessary clothes and luggage were prepared, and talk about the trip became the most discussed topic among everyone.
As for the children… They were the most enthusiastic. Ahmed's younger brothers were counting down the remaining days one by one, while Yoshika asked almost every day when the departure time would come.
And on the night before the trip… Ahmed sat contemplating the final list of reservations and preparations. He sighed with relief when he made sure that everything was ready. Then he looked at the members of the two families who were talking and laughing together. And smiled.
For what started as a simple meeting between two families… Had become something resembling one big family.
And with the dawn of the next day… Everyone was preparing to go through a new and special experience together at the hot springs.