〖JJBA - EN〗- Last Judgement

Chapter 62: Hangover.

Morioh, Japan. July 6th, 1999.

"I really have too much work, can you take care of her please? Just for tonight."

That was what Jotaro had told Tomoko, since Holy had ended up leaving as well. Tomoko had obviously accepted, because for a little girl as adorable as Jolyne, it was always a pleasure. And then, Jolyne was particularly happy to be able to spend time with Josuke. But (Y/N) didn't really agree. She had promised Mary to make Jotaro take responsibility. And it was starting very badly. So, after her day of investigation, she knocked on the Higashikata's door. Tomoko opened the door, a big smile on her face. And behind her resounded a child's laughter that won a smile from the young Italian.

"Hi Tomoko, sorry to bother. I'm coming to get Jolyne.

- Oh? Will Jotaro be able to take care of her finally?

- He'll have to.

- (Y/N)!!"

Jolyne suddenly clung to her leg, a huge smile lighting up her face.

"Come see what Josuke and I did!!"

She was pulled inside without really being able to say no, Tomoko let out an amused chuckle. Jolyne guided her to the kitchen where Josuke was, dressed in his mother's apron. Seeing the young woman enter, he greeted her cheerfully.

"Oh, good evening (Y/N)! Do you want to taste our cookies?

- Well... I already had dinner, but gladly.

- You'll see they are too good!" the little girl exclaimed.

While (Y/N) was tasting the cookies to please them, Jolyne took Josuke into the living room, pulling him by the hand. In the kitchen doorway, Tomoko asked, arms crossed.

"Are you sure you don't want to leave her with Josuke for tonight?"

- Mmh, they seem to be having a lot of fun, I'd be sorry to ruin it...

- You want to stay a bit? I have an excellent bottle of wine waiting to be opened! We could have a little party between us. At least you won't have come for nothing!

- Ha, I'm not saying no.

- Was it the wine that convinced you?

- Maybe."

They started to laugh, and Tomoko took out the bottle and two glasses which she placed on the table before telling her son in the other room:

"Josuke, in fifteen minutes maximum she's in bed!

- Yeah yeah! We are just watching the end of the film!"

Tomoko seemed satisfied with this answer. As she opened the bottle, (Y/N) asked her.

"I'm going to ask an indiscreet question, don't feel obligated to answer. But... isn't it too hard to raise a child alone?

- Very difficult. But my father helped me a lot while he was alive. It's thanks to him that Josuke is such a good boy. But... I won't hide from you that it's very strange to have seen Joseph again. I realize now that... I was really very young and naive.

- We all make mistakes, you don't have to blame yourself. On the contrary, you can be proud of yourself and of everything you went through with your son."

Tomoko gave her a grateful smile, before taking a small sip of wine. Then she turned to hand her the tray of cookies, which (Y/N) didn't refuse. Then she added,

"I don't think I want to find anyone, honestly. I don't think I could handle being dependent on a man after all these years alone with my son.

- Ha, do like me. Yes to lovers, no to marriage."