Little Miss Tanizaki

Chapter 8

Life In Education

As Tomo stepped into the Yukari-mobile, she couldn't help but feel right. After all, Yukari WAS her mother. And she couldn't resist a spin in the Yukari-mobile!

"WOOHOO!" they both screamed in unison as the car raced through a red light.

Arriving back at Yukari's apartment was the awkward part. There wasn't much to say.

Tomo went in and sat on Yukari's couch and watched her TV while Yukari cooked a stir fry.

Over dinner they chatted about the events they'd encountered today.

"You don't have to do this" Tomo broke the silence as she said to Yukari.
"Tomo, I'm your mother. I want to." Yukari replied.
"But it doesn't feel right."
"Of course it won't at first. But I promise you it will, if you give it a try?"

Tomo nodded and smiled weakly.

Yukari got up and headed over to Tomo's chair.

Tomo got up and they exchanged hugs. Yukari stroked Tomo's hair and they fell onto the couch and watched TV.

"Hey Mom?"

Yukari looked at Tomo.

"Pass the gravy?"