While Judy’s parents were featured quite prominently in the movie, Nick’s parents definitely weren’t, and we only got to see Nick’s mom for a few seconds, mostly out-of-frame and in a flashback to boot. Apart from the occasional snippet of information the directors give on Twitter, Nick’s relationship with his family has been a blank slate, on which fans can come up with their own interpretations. And in this lovely comic, Judy manages to deduce some touching conclusions after visiting Nick’s mother.
Thanks to Ina Arazu for making the original comic (and be sure to check out their other comic Door of Light), and to LMAbacus for translating and editing it! Check out the original over on Pixiv, and the translated version after the break! As usual for translated comics, read from right to left!
Awww… this is so sweet…
Judy's realization of what Nick had been doing for twenty years.
Repaying back the kindness of his Mom.
Excuse my, I have a fox-shaped branch in my eyes.