Let's see how Sakamoto and Bao-Yi do as first time parents with Okinawa.


Chapter 9: First Experience as a Parent

Soon after Okinawa was born, both Sakamoto and Bao-Yi made a solemn vow to themselves that they'll be the best parents that they'll ever be and provide for their son and that's a promise they kept dearly...even when faced with the challenges that would come to being parents. Sakamoto would often wake up at night when they hear the baby crying and he would do his best to calm him down and figure out what's wrong with him.

Sakamoto would take care of all the parental stuff; changing diapers, feeding, making sure he's clean and all the other stuff that comes along with it and Bao-Yi also tag teamed on who does what and though it was difficult for them the first time, Sakamoto always knows that to face a challenge and accomplish it that he has to believe it can be done.

They would often take him to their parent's house for a little visit and Oak Sung was looking forward to seeing his grandson and as he held him up and say, "Hey, little guy. You look just like your father."

Sakamoto chuckled softly and agreed with that, despite the fact that he's a little embarassed by how they look so much alike and Bao-Yi giggled at this and asked, "How can you tell?"

"Whenever you see Okinawa, who is the first person you think of?" asked Oak.

She took a few minutes to answer that question, but it didn't take her that long to realize the same face that she wakes up to every morning and she could finally notice Okinawa's eyes the same way as Sakamoto's and she giggled at that and said, "My beloved Sakamoto."

She kissed him on the cheek and in turn, Sakamoto blushed and couldn't stop being so smitten by her affection and he looked her in the eye and said, "Thank you."

Kuriyuka comes downstairs and she started to become really thrilled when she saw Okinawa in her presence and she couldn't resist coming to him and nuzzling his nose and patting him, speaking in baby talk and Oak Sung can see a familiar pattern of how she held Okinawa the same way she did with Sakamoto and she said, "Who's the sweetest cutest cub ever? That's you!"

Sakamoto loved seeing his mom bonding with his own son and he especially loved the fact that he can bring them over to his parents any single time him and Bao-Yi visit and that they were all getting along so well and Bao-Yi definitely figured out what it's like to be a part of the Bushido-Akio family unit.

She can see how much they're so tight-knit and always together, not to mention that they treat everyone like family and always happy to help out their valley and mostly because Sakamoto's dad was a kung-fu master, but totally unlike any other legendary masters they expected them to be. He's just humble, very dedicated to his family, appreciative and has a heart of gold. Yet at the same time, he's got some amazing skills in kung-fu.

"I think our new grandson loves us." Oak said, smiling.

Sakamoto chuckled softly and he comes in front of his parents to the baby and he quickly said, "His teeth's about to come in."

"Ooh...looks like he can start eating." Kuriyuka said.

Sakamoto chuckled softly and said, "We're trying to start off slow with just some rice. It's pretty chewable."

"Always one to think straight ahead, Saka." Oak chuckled.

Bao-Yi also knelt down with the rest of them and Oak could see that Sakamoto's first role as a father brought him back memories as to how he raised him and the joy of having a child. He patted Sakamoto's back and said, "Son...I wanna talk to you alone for a minute."

Sakamoto patted Okinawa's head and he smiled at him before he followed his father and Bao-Yi picks Okinawa up and she said to Kuriyuka, "Okinawa loves having his father around."

"Yes, I can tell. He gets that from his dad too." Kuriyuka added.


Meanwhile

Oak and Sakamoto headed outside the house and sat down on the ground together and Sakamoto wanted to know what was going on and he asked, "What's up, dad?"

Oak sighed softly because he's at a total loss for words as to how proud he is of him for coming this further into growing up and having a son of his own and he said, "Saka...how many times have I told you that I am proud of you?"

Sakamoto figured that this was an easy question to answer and replied, "Everytime. In fact, all my life."

"Well..this is no different. The last several months that Bao-Yi carried that baby and now that it's here...you stepped in and just took care of our grandson and Bao-Yi. You had always kept your word with everything you said and do. I had always hoped you'd do the exact thing you're doing right now. That's the part I'm proud of the most." Oak explained.

Sakamoto couldn't help but smile at what he mentioned and he looked his dad in the eye and said, "I have you to thank for. You raised me very well and I want to do the exact same thing for Okinawa. Just to make sure he's loved, cared for, safe and secure. I want him to instill the same family values and morals we kept and be proud of his heritage."

"Indeed you are. Being father means you have to make sacrifices. And it seems as though you're no stranger to that level. I'm really happy that you got to see what being a father feels like." Oak added.

"Me too. How do you think I'm doing so far?" asked Sakamoto.

Oak playfully punched his son in the arm and replied, "Honestly...very well."


Very beautiful, wasn't it? There's more coming up!