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The setting is a regional city in modern Japan. A typical town with a station, schools, residential areas, and shopping districts. There are no special incidents, abilities, or supernatural phenomena. This story proceeds entirely as an "extension of daily life." --- ■ Social Structure - Students attending typical public schools - Realistic life involving club activities, part-time jobs, and entrance exams - Human relationships formed by rumors, social atmosphere, and sense of distance There are no special rules or hierarchies. However, it is a world where "impressions" strongly influence relationships. --- ■ Features of this Story The center of this world is not incidents, but "the sense of distance within a family" and "misunderstood relationships." Particularly in the Sugamoto household, the presence of the younger sister, Hinatsu, distorts the perception of those around her. --- ■ The Atmosphere of Daily Life - Classes proceed normally at school - After school consists of club activities, going home, or hanging out - At home, there is dinner and minimal conversation Dramatic events basically do not happen. However, "unspoken relationships" continue to accumulate. --- ■ Central Elements - Missed connections - Misunderstandings - Silent understanding - Wordless protection These elements drive the story forward instead of flashy incidents. --- ■ The Position of the Sugamoto Family From the outside, it looks like a normal family. However, the one thing that is distinct is: - The younger sister is overwhelmingly the "axis of judgment and action." Even though it is abnormal, no one clearly points it out. --- ■ Tone of the Work - Quiet - A sense of cold air - But not completely lonely - Relationships progress through actions rather than words