I lied. I said yes. She knew I was lying. She brought me tea anyway.
She reminds me of my mom.
The sentiment "I don’t have a mother anymore" refers to the heartbreaking character arc of from the game Project SEKAI: Colorful Stage! (often abbreviated as PJSK).
She chose her own survival over her mother's expectations.
In many cultures, the mother is often seen as the pillar of the family, providing love, care, and support to her children. When she is gone, the family is left to fend for themselves, and the children are forced to grow up too quickly. Ichika's situation is likely no exception.
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( The Quintessential Quintuplets ) : As the eldest of five sisters, Ichika often suppresses her own desires to act as a motherly figure