:: With Eyes that See ::
[Chapter Two]
[Journey Home]
Disclaimer: Slam Dunk and its characters do not belong to meβ¦
Author's Notes: As a tribute to seizure-alert dogs all over the world, I've decided to name Shika's guide dog "Seiko", after a dog whose story was published in Reader's Digest.
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Nellie: Thanks for reviewing! Hope you'll like the continuation!
Shika spent thirty days at Foundation MIRA in Quebec, and spent her waking hours building a working relationship between herself and her guide dog, Seiko. Their chemistry was perfect, and they fitted each other like hand to glove. Seiko, a chocolate brown Labanese, a cross between a Labrador and a Bernese Mountain Dog, had much love to give Shika and vice versa.
Shika had successfully completed the training and was anticipating her return to her homeland β Japan β after more than five years of absence. She had been thirteen when she had left, blind and shattered, and she would be turning eighteen a month into her return, strong, confident and altogether a new person.
Shika sat in her seat on the plane β economy class, if you're wondering. Half the journey was spent sleeping, so that she would not feel air-sick, and the other half was spent thinking about friends in Japan, whom she would be meeting after a long absence. The journey was long, no doubt, but it would be worth it.
After going through customs and stepping outside the airport, Shika smiled to feel the warm sun on her face. It was good to be back.
She walked cautiously, with Seiko leading the way, her parents walking in front of them, glancing back occasionally to check that she was doing fine. Her return had been highly publicised, and she was heading for a press conference. Japanese and foreign media wanted a share of her story, for she was not only the first foreign citizen to receive a guide dog, but also because she was such a high-profile basketball player.
Seiko never let her down.
Shika and her family settled in Kanagawa, in their old home. Neighbours and friends came out to greet them, marvelling at the change in the girl, who had lengthened and strengthened considerable in terms of both physique and mind. Shika smiled as she heard familiar voices, and greeted old friends. Her celebrity status was not something that came between her relationships with people, for which her parents were eternally grateful.
Kogure Kiminobu watched the scene with interest. He had heard of the girl who played basketball blind, and did not know that they lived so close to each other. His home was just on the next street. She was a role model indeed, for she had the mental strength lacking in many youths her age. 'I wonder what school she will be attending,' he thought. He hoped she would go to Shohoku. Maybe she could give the basketball team some tips.
He walked away from the media frenzy and back to his home, thinking of the upcoming Inter-high competitions. This year, Shohoku had come far. He wanted the team to go further.
[Chapter Two]
[Journey Home]
Disclaimer: Slam Dunk and its characters do not belong to meβ¦
Author's Notes: As a tribute to seizure-alert dogs all over the world, I've decided to name Shika's guide dog "Seiko", after a dog whose story was published in Reader's Digest.
Replies:
Nellie: Thanks for reviewing! Hope you'll like the continuation!
Shika spent thirty days at Foundation MIRA in Quebec, and spent her waking hours building a working relationship between herself and her guide dog, Seiko. Their chemistry was perfect, and they fitted each other like hand to glove. Seiko, a chocolate brown Labanese, a cross between a Labrador and a Bernese Mountain Dog, had much love to give Shika and vice versa.
Shika had successfully completed the training and was anticipating her return to her homeland β Japan β after more than five years of absence. She had been thirteen when she had left, blind and shattered, and she would be turning eighteen a month into her return, strong, confident and altogether a new person.
Shika sat in her seat on the plane β economy class, if you're wondering. Half the journey was spent sleeping, so that she would not feel air-sick, and the other half was spent thinking about friends in Japan, whom she would be meeting after a long absence. The journey was long, no doubt, but it would be worth it.
After going through customs and stepping outside the airport, Shika smiled to feel the warm sun on her face. It was good to be back.
She walked cautiously, with Seiko leading the way, her parents walking in front of them, glancing back occasionally to check that she was doing fine. Her return had been highly publicised, and she was heading for a press conference. Japanese and foreign media wanted a share of her story, for she was not only the first foreign citizen to receive a guide dog, but also because she was such a high-profile basketball player.
Seiko never let her down.
Shika and her family settled in Kanagawa, in their old home. Neighbours and friends came out to greet them, marvelling at the change in the girl, who had lengthened and strengthened considerable in terms of both physique and mind. Shika smiled as she heard familiar voices, and greeted old friends. Her celebrity status was not something that came between her relationships with people, for which her parents were eternally grateful.
Kogure Kiminobu watched the scene with interest. He had heard of the girl who played basketball blind, and did not know that they lived so close to each other. His home was just on the next street. She was a role model indeed, for she had the mental strength lacking in many youths her age. 'I wonder what school she will be attending,' he thought. He hoped she would go to Shohoku. Maybe she could give the basketball team some tips.
He walked away from the media frenzy and back to his home, thinking of the upcoming Inter-high competitions. This year, Shohoku had come far. He wanted the team to go further.
