I was hoping for and expected an eventual return of the mother and a redemption arc for her. Though often ineffectual, she never showed a complete lack of interest or concern for her children. And so I wondered if her complete absence was due to her own struggles, but also from her children not reaching out to her over the years. Like her daughter, neither are unfeeling. They simply lack confidence and direction and an understanding of place of self and among others.
Though not to fault Miss Sunflower nor Nii-san, their feelings of abandonment and struggle with expression are understandable, but I do wonder how the mother would have reacted had Miss Sunflower not kept silent back then.
Miss Sunflower will likely be more forgiving and understanding and not give much as to why but give more to the moment. However, Nii-san is very much attached to the past, not so in tune with the moment, thus may be resentful, faulting, and attempt to "protect" his sister when he's truly protecting himself.
I'll find his reaction ironic, if true, because he in his own way walked out on his sister. Even so, Miss Sunflower didn't entirely fault him (even if distrusted at first), so I don't see her faulting her mother, especially with the growth she has had since then.
I am curious how Miss Sunflower will introduce Matsuri to her mother or if the mother will remain a mystery to Matsuri. I could also see Matsuri acting as a bridge between the mother and her children.
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