Struck By Love - Generation 1 - Episode 3 (Part 1)
Rin had returned to Mt. Komorebi and her fell back into the usual routine, exactly how she expected.
The days soon would become weeks, and little by little that weekend in Windenburg seemed to become nothing but a memory.
She was working hard as usual, so she started to rise in her career. She was very happy about it, but also quite exhausted.
Of course, a quick nap was all she needed to feel recharged and ready to work a little more on her writing skills.
To relax, she'd grab one of her many unfinished books and sit comfortably to read it. Maybe it could even inspire some of her own stories.
When she got hungry, all she had to do was go to the kitchen to get some delicious onigiri her dad had prepared before going to work. His food was the best!
But as soon as she went upstairs again, Rin started to feel nauseated. That was quite unusual, her father's amazing food would never make her feel that way.
Rin: No... it can't be what I'm thinking, right?
She quickly remembered that in the night she slept with Gunther, they weren't exactly safe. But she didn't think this kind of thing could happen on her first time!
She decided to take some pregnancy tests but when she set foot in the bathroom... she felt that urge to throw up and ended up saying goodbye to all she had just eaten.
That made her feel even more nervous as she cleaned the toilet. That haunting possibility was becoming more and more real.
Finally, she managed to take the test. She stared at it nervously while she waited for the lines to appear, hoping they wouldn't.
But soon she could see two lines. The confirmation was now right there before her eyes.
Rin: I... I'm pregnant...!
Rin went back to her room and felt her legs getting weak. She sat on the floor and hugged her knees. What was she going to do now? How would she tell her father? He would be so disappointed...
And right at that moment, Kenji was coming home from work.
He went upstairs to his daughter's room as soon as he arrived.
Kenji: I'm home, sweetie, what would you like for dinner?
And he'd find Rin on the floor like that. She couldn't even look at him.
Of course that made him worry.
Kenji: Rin, what happened?
Kenji finally convinced Rin to sit with him on her bed and the two remained in silence for a while. He didn't force her to speak, he let her take her time and decide when she was ready to finally say it.
Rin: I met someone in Windenburg... we... we slept together and... I just found out I'm pregnant.
Kenji took a deep breath, trying to digest the news. After a minute or two, he placed his hand over hers.
Rin: Yes... I took three tests. They all came out positive.
Kenji: And what do you want to do about it, sweetie?
Rin: I... I don't think I have the guts to end it. But I also didn't want to disappoint you like this, dad...
Kenji: Hey, hey... I'm not disappointed, Rin.
Rin: But... I'm pregnant of a guy I barely know... this is a great shame for a lot of families here.
Kenji: My dear, those who enjoy judging others for their choices are the ones actually living in a glass house. Your mother's family judged her a lot for wanting to snowboard, and that made her keep her distance from them completely. I don't want that for you, I want you to know you're safe here.
Kenji: If you think you wanna go on with this pregnancy and all that was stopping you was this fear, know that I'm on your side, no matter what. I do think you should tell the Windenburg boy about it, in case he wants to stay in the picture somehow.
Rin: You're right, I'll talk to him. And dad... do you think I can be a mother as good as mom was?
Kenji: Just be yourself, Rin. You're determined, kind and lovable. I know you can be an amazing mom if you're just the way you are.
Rin stayed there in her father's arms for a few more minutes. Talking to him lifted all the weight from her shoulders. Indeed, her biggest fear was the judgement, but if the people she loved, those who really matter, would stay by her side, she couldn't care less about the rest.
That same night, before going to bed, Rin called her best friend. Naomi had to know about that too.
Rin: Hey, I'll take a couple of days off this week and I'll be going to Windenburg soon. Can I stay at your place again?
Naomi: Of course! What a surprise, I wasn't expecting you back here so soon!
Rin: Well, I... have some business to settle with that guy I told you I met.
Naomi: Really?? Ooooh, I had no idea you were so smitten already, girl!