Ep. 6: Reiji recalls his parents' fatal car crash and his time with his cousin Aki

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This segment features a flashback detailing the tragic past of Reiji's parents and Rin's mother. Reiji's father struggled with alcoholism and frequently displayed anger over trivial matters. One night, Reiji's parents were involved in a car crash that resulted in their deaths. Following this tragedy, Reiji came to live with his cousin, Aki, who is also Rin's mother. Aki was suffering from lung cancer but chose to keep her illness a secret from everyone until the condition had progressed too far to be effectively treated.