Sakura's Life: Part 8
"Today's the day! Today's the day! Father is coming home today!" Rizo shouted, very early in the morning.
Sakura woke up. Rizo was dancing around in circles with his moon calendar in his hand.
"Rizo, calm down, you might hurt your leg, for the seventh day in a row!" Sakura said. For the seven days before Mitsuo came home, Rizo hurt his weak leg, dancing with joy.
When Rizo did calm down, Sakura sighed, and picked him up.
"It's time for breakfast, Rizo." she said. Rizo smiled.
As they were eating, there was a knock at the door.
"Stay here, Rizo." Sakura said. When she opened the door, she found an Army General with a helmet over his heart. It wasn't Mitsuo. Sakura frowned, and braced for the worst.
"You are Mrs. Sakura Naturo, am I correct?" said the General.
Sakura nodded. The General handed her the helmet he was holding.
"I'm sorry to say that your husband, Mitsuo Naturo, has perished for his country. He succeeded in forcing Yura into a 5o year retreat." He reported. He bowed. "I'm sorry."
Sakura turned around and dropped to her knees. Another loved one lost. Tears started to burn behind her eyes. Rizo came up.
"Is father coming home?" he asked. Sakura held him in her arms.
"Not this time, ako." Sakura answered.
(Akomy child in Japanese)
"One day, I will destroy you, Yura, for what you have done to my family." Sakura thought angrily.