It was going to be a beautiful, clear day. The light blue morning sky was dotted with white, fluffy clouds. The birds were just beginning to awaken from a good nights rest and they chirped happily while hopping through the young branches of the trees. There was a slight chill in the air- but that would soon be gone as the spring progressed. It was a new year, and a new year brought many changes with it.

"Mommy! I don't wanna go to school!" the four year old whined, tugging at his mother's arm in protest. The woman sighed as she continued to drag him toward the kindergarten.

"Why don't you try out this playgroup before deciding anything sweetie?"

The boy shook his head and whimpered.

"They're just gonna tease me again! Just like those other meanies!" he protested, his small hand combing through one of the pair of red locks of hair that was on each side of his head, standing out from the otherwise dull blonde hair. His mother let out an exasperated sigh and knelt down in front of him, resting her hands on her son's shoulders. That was about the 12th time they had gone through the issue.

"Come on Nanasuke, you won't know until you try right? I'm sure you'll have fun with all the other children there! Try to make some friends and after I pick you up, we can go for some ice-cream alright?" She said, smiling at her son as she ruffled his hair.

The four year old's eyes sparkled, he didn't really like the thought of going to the kindergarten, but he sure did like ice-cream!

With the thought of ice-cream in Nanasuke's head, the walk to the kindergarten gates went by a lot quicker.