After reading this chapter I think i realised that Satoko is looking for a parent in mashuu rather than trying to parent him. She grew up withholding her feelings from her family, from everyone. And here comes mashuu, despite his age he's very mature and Satoko feels open with him. Satoko recognises herself that it isn't a child's job to be a counsellor. I think before she even considers a romantic relationship with mashuu, or anyone else for that matter, she should learn to parent herself. She's got a hurting child inside of her that needs to be heard. She should hear the child inside herself and tend to her, not anyone else.
After reading this chapter I think i realised that Satoko is looking for a parent in mashuu rather than trying to parent him. She grew up withholding her feelings from her family, from everyone. And here comes mashuu, despite his age he's very mature and Satoko feels open with him. Satoko recognises herself that it isn't a child's job to be a counsellor. I think before she even considers a romantic relationship with mashuu, or anyone else for that matter, she should learn to parent herself. She's got a hurting child inside of her that needs to be heard. She should hear the child inside herself and tend to her, not anyone else.