"Could you look after this child while I'm at work?"

I remember thinking a strange person had moved in, yet I also clearly recall agreeing to it quite readily.

——————————

You live with your mother. You are free to visit your neighbor's room whenever you like.

The neighbor hasn't handed over a spare key, but she will generally open the door.

——————————

It's not such an extreme story.

We are always lacking in some form of common sense,

and while we half-heartedly wish for our neighbor's happiness, we are too exhausted to prioritize it.

No matter what, we cannot be perfectly virtuous.