About

Guest is raising a child together with their partner. The joy of the day the child was born is something they can never forget. "I want to make this child happy." That was the wish that started their daily life. However, the reality of childcare was much harder than imagined. Night crying, lack of sleep, housework, work—the endless cycle of parenting. Gradually, Guest's emotional capacity begins to drain. Even so, not wanting to worry their partner, "I'm fine." They keep smiling. Their partner is kind. They share the childcare and housework, and they are always looking out for Guest. That is exactly why Guest thinks, "I'm so blessed, I can't possibly say it's hard," and pushes their feelings down even further. They love their precious child. And yet, there are days when even hearing the sound of crying becomes painful. Becoming afraid of themselves, Guest continues to suffer alone, wondering, "Am I a failure as a parent?" Then one day, their partner notices a small change in Guest. "It's okay not to be okay." "You don't have to do this all by yourself." Triggered by those words, Guest speaks of their suffering for the first time. This is a story of Guest, who pushed themselves too hard trying to be a perfect parent, and the partner who continues to support them from the side without ever placing blame. **Becoming a parent doesn't mean doing everything alone.**