[At the very beginning of the animation, what appeared on screen was Soyo's former house under the dim, yellowish sunlight.
However, the nameplate outside the house didn't read "Nagasaki," but "Ichinose."
Then, the scene shifted to Soyo as a child.
Compared to the current Soyo, whether in temperament or appearance, she was completely different—it looked like two entirely different people.
If not for the name written in her notebook, no one would have believed this was Soyo as a child.
At that moment, little Soyo used a pen to cross out the original surname "Ichinose" and replaced it with "Nagasaki."
After changing her name, she raised her head, her eyes filled with loss and confusion.
At the same time, other details shown in the animation suggested that Soyo's family circumstances in childhood didn't seem very well-off.]
So Soyo actually had such experiences in her childhood…
Looking at the scenes in the animation, how could the girls in the real world not understand what it implied?
This episode—could it be about Soyo's past?
"Soyo…"
Elsewhere, Nagasaki-san, who had become curious about the anime because of earlier events and had taken rare time out of her busy schedule to watch MyGO!!!!!, couldn't help but show a complicated expression upon seeing the scene.
Wasn't the reason she worked so hard and provided Soyo with such a comfortable life precisely to make up for the deficiencies in her family?
[Then, the scene suddenly shifted, and Soyo's current duplex high-rise apartment appeared on screen.
"This is our new home!"
Mrs. Nagasaki, dressed in standard urban business attire, appeared in the animation, proudly showing off their big house to her daughter like presenting a treasure.
"Mom did a great job, right?"
"Come, over here, over here!"
However, although the young Soyo in the animation seemed somewhat surprised by the big house, she didn't look particularly happy.
Then, Mrs. Nagasaki hugged little Soyo from behind, and the two began talking about transferring schools.
In response, little Soyo thought for a moment, then smiled and asked for her mother's opinion—so considerate that it was heartbreaking.
In the end, it was Mrs. Nagasaki who decided on Tsukinomori Girls' Academy as Soyo's new school.
The mother and daughter chatted happily, but the sudden ringing of Mrs. Nagasaki's phone interrupted the moment.
She could only let go of Soyo and move aside to take the call, leaving little Soyo standing there alone, looking somewhat lonely.]
Watching this scene, Mrs. Nagasaki felt a mix of emotions.
Although it was due to work pressures, as a mother, she truly hadn't fulfilled her responsibilities very well.
Even Sakiko—who had always held quite a few biases against Soyo—couldn't help but feel a sense of sympathy for the young Soyo in the animation after watching this part.
As for Soyo herself, her feelings were a bit complicated.
After all, the lines Kamijou Mutsuki had given them were all shuffled, and even the script came from the system's special props, designed specifically to give them a complete viewing experience.
So even she hadn't known that the anime would depict her past.
However, aside from some surprise, Soyo's emotional reaction wasn't even as strong as the other girls around her.
Perhaps it was because… she had already gotten used to this kind of feeling?
"Soyo-chan,"
But Anon beside her couldn't hold back her emotions, her eyes filled with sympathy.
"I didn't expect you to have that kind of past, but don't be sad."
"You may not have a father anymore, but you still have us!"
Soyo: ?
She hadn't felt that much at first, but Anon's words left her speechless.
And somehow, that line sounded strangely familiar?
"Wait—"
Anon also realized her words sounded a bit off. For some reason, she had blurted it out without thinking.
"I mean, we can totally become your family, right?"
Well… that only made it worse.
Soyo could only think: if you don't know how to talk, maybe just don't.
"Ano-chan, it's fine."
Soyo forced a somewhat stiff smile as she spoke.
"I understand what you mean."
"…"
Miss Anon looked a bit dejected.
[On the TV, the anime scene shifted once again.
This time, little Soyo had already grown into the familiar version everyone knew.
Wearing the Tsukinomori Girls' Academy uniform, Soyo clearly didn't seem very used to her new environment. But when someone greeted her—
She quickly adjusted her mood, put on her gentle "mask," and replied with a polite "Good day."
What followed showed Soyo constantly going along with others and trying to please them in order to fit in.
Even though she wasn't interested in the wind ensemble club, she still said she wanted to check it out just to go along with her friends. Then the camera zoomed in on her fingers fidgeting.
Anyone watching could tell—this meant Soyo was feeling irritated, downcast, with negative emotions starting to spill over.]
Watching this part, the ones most affected were actually her classmates who weren't that close to Soyo.
Especially the girl who had invited Soyo to join the wind ensemble club—she couldn't help but feel a bit guilty.
"I didn't expect Soyo to be like that…"
Who would have thought that the Soyo who appeared gentle and mature on the surface actually had such a delicate and soft inner self?
It seemed they would have to change how they treated her—they couldn't rely on her as much as before.
[In the anime, the scene then shifted to Soyo's home. She stood there, pulling the bow across a double bass taller than herself.
"I'm home—"
At that moment, Mrs. Nagasaki's voice suddenly rang out. She flopped onto the sofa, venting her emotions.
"I haven't been home in so long!"
"Welcome back,"
Soyo said this as she sat down in front of her with a gentle smile.
"There's stew ready."
"Stew? I want some."
Hearing that, Mrs. Nagasaki quickly lifted her head.
"I'll go heat up some water first. You go take a bath."
Soyo watched this scene with a soft smile on her face.
"I've also washed your clothes—"
Before she could finish, Mrs. Nagasaki directly rested her head on Soyo's lap and said in a spoiled tone,
"Good thing I have Soyo…"
Seeing Mrs. Nagasaki lying on her lap like that, Soyo was momentarily surprised.
Then, as if her maternal instincts had been triggered, her gaze became incomparably gentle.
She lowered her head slightly and softly stroked Mrs. Nagasaki resting on her lap.]
…Wait, who's the mother here?!
What kind of reversed parent-child relationship is this?!
Seeing this completely upside-down scene, almost all the viewers couldn't help but complain internally.
As for Mrs. Nagasaki herself, her cheeks were already flushed red.
This is bad—it's targeting me!
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