The Kotetsujyo arrives at Shitori Station, the first populated station it's encountered since leaving Kenkin Station. Ikoma and the others go shopping for supplies, and experience their first moment of peace in ages.
It's much more cruel to make him 
wait for a dad who's never coming home.
.من الفظيع أن ينتظر عودة والد لن يعود أبدًا
É muito mais cruel fazê-lo esperar por
um pai que nunca voltará para casa.
Оставить его ждать отца, который
 уже не вернётся, куда хуже.