Ok minna, this is the new story I was talking about in my profile. I'm sorry because of the totally unexpected take down of TTFH. I will try my best to revise it well and have the plot on the right track again soon. Anyway, please enjoy this new story of mine.

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Chapter 1- Okaeri

"…we're adopting a younger sister for you,"

That was what his mother told him a few weeks back, when Tezuka Kunimitsu, the Seishuun Gakuen tennis team captain arrived home one fine day. He had been practicing for the district tournaments with his fellow tennis players and had arrived home with a bag full of sweaty clothes and towels. The whole day was spent for practice even though it was supposed to be a weekend. His mother almost scolded him, if not for the fact that she was busy fixing the spare room next to his. He could clearly recall what the middle-aged woman told him that day.

"Your father already met the girl. She was orphaned after her family had an accident. She doesn't have any relatives so she was taken to the orphanage," said Ayana, his mother. "But isn't it a little late to adopt someone for my sibling?" he asked. "Well, she isn't that young anymore, dear. She's already in first year of Junior high, so I'm presuming that she's twelve," said Ayana. "Doesn't that make things even more difficult?" Tezuka asked. "Well, she's already orphaned and she's aware of that. According to your father, they already talked and she gladly agreed. Your father even swore that the child looked relieved to finally find a new family to come home to," Ayana explained as she followed her son to his room.

"I have her picture right here, Kuni-kun. She doesn't look too different from you too," said Ayana as she took out the photograph from her apron pocket. "See, she looks like you,"

He took the picture she was handing over to him and took a look. It was a photo taken in a park. The girl was wearing a dark colored sailor uniform and her hair was adorned with ribbons. She was smiling brightly at him, which was how he felt immediately after looking at the picture. An unexplainable feeling he never felt before.

"Kuniharu said that she's very intelligent in school and that she was somehow similar to you. She loves reading and sports. She plays tennis and soccer and she's even a great musician like your cousin Eriol-kun. She's everything you've ever wanted for a sister, Kunimitsu," said Ayana.

What his mother told him made him remember a lot of things when he was younger; his dream of having a younger sibling with him, especially a younger sister. He thought it was finally going to come true when he was three years old. His mother conceived but the baby didn't make it to the world. Ayana had a miscarriage and couldn't have any more children after that, if there was a chance, her life would be in danger. And now, after seeing just a photo, that dream of his finally returned to his heart again, he felt happy. At least now, he knows that one of his dream can come true.

"When is she coming home mother?"

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"When is she coming home mother?"

Ayana never thought that she'd get this excited in all of her life. If this feeling has ever been experienced by her before, it must have been when her son was born fourteen years ago. And now, just like when she was about to give birth, she was expecting her new daughter to step out of the train along with his husband. Kuniharu said that they will be arriving in Tokyo during this time of the day by train. Ayana alerted her driver about the time right away, making sure that everything is ready for her new daughter.

"Ayana!" waved a happy looking Kuniharu as they passed the gates of the train station. He was shielding the person behind him and Ayana couldn't make out whether the girl was happy about her arrival or not.

A few moments later, the two individuals finally arrived in front of Ayana. The woman looked the girl in her eyes and smiled happily. Her eyes shined from unshed tears of happiness. The girl looked back at her, her eyes as hazel as Kunimitsu's eyes and her pig-tailed hair similar to the young man's soft brown locks. How they looked so similar was a mystery to everyone in the Tezuka family, but whatever it may be, everyone was happy to have another member to come home to them now.

"Okaeri nasai, watashi no musume,"

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"This is your new home, Yumi-chan. Everyone is so excited to finally meet you in person," said Ayana as they entered the foyer of the house. "We've been showing everyone here your picture. They said you and your new older brother looked very much alike," said Kuniharu. "Really? I didn't get to see any of your family pictures yet so I'm as excited to meet everyone else as well. I hope they get to like me," said Yumi. "I'm sure they will," said Ayana. "Honey, why don't you take her to her new room upstairs? Otou-sama and Kunimitsu-kun will be home soon. In the meantime, Yumi-chan can rest or tour around the house if she wants," said Kuniharu. "All right, why don't you go and get changed as well. I'll just take her to her room then I'll bring out some tea while we wait for them," said Ayana.

The two ladies headed for the second floor right away, leaving Kuniharu with the spacious living room and soft couches. He sat down and looked up the ceiling at the lit chandelier. It looked even more sparkly than it did before, he thought. He couldn't explain why he thought so, but right at that time, everything looked perfect for him and for his family.

"I have a daughter, my very own daughter. Welcome home, Yumi," he whispered to himself as he drowned in the happiness that surrounded him at that moment.

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"Do you like your new room, Yumi-chan?" the dark haired man asked. "Yes, I like it very much. Thanks for going through all the trouble," said Yumi, the girl the man was talking to. "I actually didn't do anything, well if you call paying something then I guess I did something," said the man. "I hope you didn't buy anything too expensive just for me," said Yumi. "Oh, let him spend for you. He's been so excited to have a daughter ever since we got married," said the man's wife. "Ayana-san is so nice, thank you very much," said Yumi. "Ah, Yumi-chan, you shouldn't call your mom Ayana-san from now on. Just call us with okaa-san, otou-san, onii-san and ojii-san," said the man. "Kuniharu, she's still adjusting," said Ayana. "No, it's fine. Actually I'm glad you're allowing me to call you that," said Yumi. "Ah, I'm so happy to have a little girl in the house. My Kunimitsu-kun will finally be a big brother," said Kuniharu. "Speaking of Kunimitsu, where is that boy?" Ayana asked.

As if on cue, the door of the house opened. They were away from it but the sound of the closing door echoed until the living room where they were staying. Yumi was sitting comfortably on the couch, while the two adults sat near her. The ambiance was quite nice and Yumi didn't feel any nervousness at all while they were chatting. It was as if this amicable conversation was done by them on a daily basis, as if they have been doing this all their lives. There was a special connection with the whole family, and Yumi wanted to see that with the other members of the Tezuka family.

"I'll call him from his room a bit later. I'm sure he's as excited to meet you as we were earlier," said Ayana. "He's been waiting for a younger sibling ever since he was a kid. I'm glad we could make that dream of his come true somehow," said Kuniharu. "I'll try my best to become the best younger sister he could have. There were only two of us in my old family and we're twins. I'm the older twin so I haven't actually experienced how it is to be the younger sibling. I hope won't do a bad job at it," said Yumi. "Are you still sad when you remember what happened to your family?" Ayana asked. "No, even after the incident, I never felt any kind of sadness for what happened. But I'm not saying that I never felt lonely. I still am, but I know that somewhere in heaven, my parents and Yuki are definitely happy. Especially now, I'm sure they're happy that I found a new family," Yumi explained.

Kuniharu sighed and looked at Yumi. Just like how he felt the first time he talked to the young girl, he felt very appeased with everything. It was as if she knew just how much a person should feel happy at the moment they would talk.

"They're definitely happy. And I'm sure your Obaa-sama, my okaa-sama, who's not with us now, is with them now. They're all happy with our new family for sure," said Kuniharu. "Well, I'll call Kunimitsu now," said Ayana as she stood up and left the room.

"Don't worry. I'm sure you and Kunimitsu-kun will be close in no time at all. He's going to be a great brother for you and you'll be a great sister for him," said Kuniharu.

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I hope it satisfies you at some point. Please feel free to read and review the story. Comments will be replied on as promptly as I can. Negative comments/opinions regarding the story will also be taken into account, however if the comment/opinion is just to insult the authoress, I shall react to it in the way it deserves.