It's around 8 years actually. Put yourself in her shoes. She's someone who basically left their child. That feeling of awkwardness. And more obvious note, Kaoru lied about his name when he greeted her. It's pretty much stating he want to keep a distance so she's being considerate. （￣へ￣）
Whoops mixed up the brother's name, It's supposed to be Izumi as the eldest.
Especially if I put myself in her shoes I can't comprehend her behaviour at all. Considerate or not, doesn't she love her child? Doesn't she miss him? Why is she not keeping in contact with her son? Same goes for their father of course. It seems soo psychopathic to just take one child, leave the other behind, no strings attached, sorry bae? I actually find this often in mangas and it always seems like parents just don't feel anything for their children as soon as they don't live together and it's CRAZY!
also it was clear that she did try to reach out to her ex husband but I assume he kept saying he had work and never had the time to go see then. eventually they fell out.. that's so sad :(
The mom pisses me off. Like she did seen to recognize him or care that he was even there. Like no greeting, how have you been, I've missed you, or what have you been up to all this time. Nothing at all. Like she is all worried about the son she raised but had no feeling for the one she just saw for the first time in over 15 years. Like why are you such a bitch. Like she don't even care about him at all.