Chapter 1: Discovery of a Hidden Secret
Ema Hinata was a bright and spirited girl who knew how fortunate she was to have a loving and supportive household. Her parents, Rintaro and Shona Hinata, had raised her with care and showered her with affection. However, little did she know that her life was about to take an unexpected turn.
One day, while working on a school project about her ancestry, Ema stumbled upon a forgotten family photo album hidden away in her parents' study. As she leafed through the old pages, she found a picture of her mother, Shona, smiling alongside thirteen handsome young men, all with the last name Asahina.
Confusion washed over Ema. How could her mother have been married before? And why had she never mentioned her thirteen half-brothers?
Filled with curiosity and trepidation, Ema decided to confront her parents. She waited anxiously until they were all sitting around the dinner table that evening before she got up the courage to speak.
"Mama, Papa, I found something strange today," Ema began cautiously. "I found an old photo album with a picture of Mama and thirteen men with the last name Asahina. Can you explain?"
Rintaro and Shona exchanged a look, their expressions filled with unease. It was finally time for them to reveal the truth they had kept hidden for so long.