Love could come in many forms. There is love between lovers, love between siblings, friends and family. No matter what kind of love it is, love is love in the end. What are the boundaries of each kind of love however? When does love between friends and family cross the line?
These were the thoughts going through my mind while our biology teacher keeps on droaning about the 'Hanahaki Disease'. For a 14 year old girl like me, a disease caused about by one - sided love seems so boring. The fact that the only cure is surgery in which you will forget all the feelings you have for that person seems so forceful. The other ways to cure it is if that person reciprocated your love or you die. I know I should be interested in romance by now - seeing as all the other girls in my age group are - but I just can't. For me, my life revolved around mahjong and my little sister Saki. The two most important things in my life.
As the bell rang, signaling the end of classes for today, a classmate approached me. "Hey Miyanaga - san, would you like to join us? We were planning to go to that new confectionary shop today." Well, the thought does sound tempting. After all, I've always had a sweet tooth but I have to meet a very important someone after school today. "Thanks for the invitiation but I have to decline. You see, my imouto (little sister) is waiting for me to fetch her from school and I would hate to disappoint her." With that I walked off and made my way to Saki's building.
You see, Nagano is a rural area. That means that there are lesser schools here than in cities which means that it would not be strange if the a school has both middle and elementary classes. As I walked along, I saw my sister with an open on book on her lap under the shade of one of the trees. Most likely, she fell asleep waiting for me.
"Saki, wake up. Let's go home," I gently rubbed her head to get her to wake up.
"Onee - chan? Ahh! I fell asleep! I'm so sorry Onee - chan! Have you been here long?"
"No I haven't, plus it's no problem. Although, you should be more careful with your surroundings Saki. If you fall asleep anywhere like that, someone might take advantage of you."
"It's okay, don't worry. I have you after all. You'll protect me right, Teru - nee?" And then she gave me a bright smile.
"Of course I would! Your my precious imouto after all! If ever you're sad, angry, happy or scared, don't hesitate to talk to me alright? We'll be sisters forever so it's a promise!" I ruffled her hair then walked off with her in tow. I plan to keep that promise no matter what, especially now with what's happening with our parents. They keep arguing about something and when they do, they never failed to make my sister come crying straight into my arms. And every time this happens, I will always be filled with anger. How dare they make Saki cry?! They're supposed to be parents for goodness' sake. That's why if they can't be there for her, I will.
I love my sister after all. Miyanaga Teru will always love Miyanaga Saki because blood is always thicker than water.