manganiME's manga / #slice of life(66)

The first chapter was strong, setting up the loneliness, some backstory, and some of the conflict. Office Lady who seems to have a parental neglect and crappy ex-boyfriend (who is now her superior at work) background meets a boy who plays soccer alone in the park. The boy is clearly neglected--no mom, old clothes, unkempt hair, goes without eating--and she feels drawn to helping him with soccer...and more. I hope this doesn't turn shota, because I love the idea of her being a true maternal figure and helping the boy and the boy helping her find meaning in life, a new direction.