Another Day in Paradise

Chapter 14.

The Gift.

The following afternoon following the events of Yui's 'tickle' attack on Azusa (which left both of them breathless), Ui was in the front room standing not far away from where Yui and Azusa were talking to each other.

"Ummm...Azusa?"

Ui whispered to the twin-tailed girl who blinked and looked at her. "Yeah?"

"Can I talk to you in your room for a moment?"

Azusa nodded. "Okay." She stood up much to Yui's disappointment, she looked at her and then to Ui, then back to Yui again. "Hey, Yui? I had fun today... Thank you..."

Yui smiled a toothy smile at Azusa which had Azusa's heart almost melt. "No problem Azu-nyan! I had fun too!"

Yui looked to Ui and nodded, a silent agreement that Ui wouldn't be very long to which Ui nodded at her.

[Upstairs]

Azusa sat on the bed while Ui stood across from her.

"I got a message today from the inspector of your case. More specifically, the case regarding your mum and dad."

Azusa tensed up but knew Ui meant no harm... She was more curious than anything. "Right...So, what did it say?"

"It said that your Dad was going to give you something and that it was in the car that was recovered. It still is in good condition. Something your mother and father bought together. Something specially for you. I think it'd be better to show you. We were given it but I think it would be better with you. Hold on a second-" Ui headed out of the room for a moment.

Azusa blinked. 'I wonder what that could be?' She pondered.

The sound of something heavy hitting the door had Azusa jump almost out of her skin. "Ompf! I think I got it... Hold on..."

Azusa watched as Ui walked into the room with something...VERY familiar. Her eyes widened as she saw just what it was:

A guitar.

Ui walked closer and passed it over to Azusa who held it for a number of minutes before her eyes looked at Ui. "Was there anything else?"

Ui nodded. "It came with this note...I think it'd be better if you read it personally."

Azusa accepted the note and as she read it, she felt herself tear up;

'Dear Azusa, I know this is a bit late but I wanted to wish you a happy birthday. I couldn't afford it on my own so I bought it with your mother. I hope you like it. Remember what I said about nicknames for instruments? Don't give up Angel... We love you. From, Dad and Mum.'

Azusa began to cry so Ui came closer and put the guitar on the bed. "Hey...Hey..."

Yui was by the door and watching the scene also. She was happy her sister was able to be there for Azusa as much as she had been. It was difficult for them... But they would manage - Somehow.

Following Day

Azusa had gotten the hang of the guitar her parents had bought her before they died. She was not going to let them down, she was going to be the best she could be. And with Yui by her side, she wouldn't ever stop.

Yui and Azusa were practicing together in the front room of the Hirasawa household while Ui made breakfast for them all.

Azusa called her guitar 'Mutang' in respect for Mustang. Yui mentioned her guitar was called 'GUITA' before hand. Which made Azusa giggle with laughter.

To Be Continued in chapter 15.