Chapter 20 was crucial for his mother's growth, especially as the alpha mother; when Haruka said, "You finally listened to what I had to say," it was something he needed to say because it validated both the adult and child versions of himself, who made the biggest decision of his life that led him to become the man, father, and husband he is today. He broke the chain regarding the idea of what the social structure of an alpha is supposed to be, do, and think; it is shown that she was forced to learn and adapt to this norm, but it stopped with him the moment he left and refused to continue that cycle of single-mindedness. By doing that, he made a healthier choice, especially regarding his partner and mate, Kosuke, and how he can encourage him to keep sewing, wearing the pink shirt he bought him, along with his parenting style.
Chapter 20 was crucial for his mother's growth, especially as the alpha mother; when Haruka said, "You finally listened to what I had to say," it was something he needed to say because it validated both the adult and child versions of himself, who made the biggest decision of his life that led him to become the man, father, and husband he is today. He broke the chain regarding the idea of what the social structure of an alpha is supposed to be, do, and think; it is shown that she was forced to learn and adapt to this norm, but it stopped with him the moment he left and refused to continue that cycle of single-mindedness. By doing that, he made a healthier choice, especially regarding his partner and mate, Kosuke, and how he can encourage him to keep sewing, wearing the pink shirt he bought him, along with his parenting style.