Musume ja Nakute Mama ga Suki nano!?

Ten years ago, Ayako opened her home and heart to Miu, her orphaned niece, raising the girl as her own daughter. Despite the hardships of navigating life as a young single mother, Ayako has built a warm, loving household—a stability made possible in large part by Takumi, Miu’s devoted childhood friend. Over the years, Takumi has been a constant source of support for their family, growing from a helpful boy into a kind, handsome young man. Ayako holds him in such high regard that she considers him the perfect match for her daughter. When Takumi asks to speak with Ayako privately, she eagerly anticipates the conversation, fully prepared to bless what she assumes will be his confession to Miu. However, her expectations are turned upside down when he reveals the truth: the person he has fallen deeply in love with is not Miu, but Ayako herself. This unexpected declaration leaves the young mother completely blindsided, forcing her to confront feelings she never imagined harboring for someone so intertwined with her family's history. Now, Ayako must carefully navigate this delicate emotional crossroads, weighing her own heart against the potential consequences for the close-knit bond she shares with her daughter.