The birds flew in the air as they chirpped their morning melodies as the sun rose hide that very morning at karakura Town.
Since, it was summer vacation the kids would not have to worry about going to school, so they could spend time having fun while some prefer to study so they may be ready for the school year when it comes around in August, some wanted to play, and some to do things in between.
The front door of a house opened to reveal a a young girl no older than 8 soon to be 9 years old, she had emerald green hair in four pig tails making her head resemble a clover leaf/four leaf clover and eyes were the same color as her hair, light tan fair skin, wearing a pair of pajamas that were robin's egg blue with dark blue stripes and a pair of red saddles.
A bright smile beaming on her face as she went to grab the news paper for her father, waving to some of the neighbors as they waved back before she went back inside.
"I got the paper Daddy!" She chimed as she came to the living room where they were eating breakfast, her father smiled as she came in.
Her father, Koiwai, had short black shaggy hair, light tan skin, wore a simple white shirt and and black shorts.
"Thank you Yotsuba." He said as he accepted the paper and started to read it as his daughter went back to eating breakfast.
In the background the news could be heard from the tv as the news was playing:
"Good morning karakura town, we hope you are having a pleasant Morning as the temperature outside is very fine and pleasant, one just perfect enough to go swimming or fishing during this fine summer time especially as it is summer vacation for everyone, especially for the kids..."
"So do you have any plans today Yotsuba?" Her father asked her, not taking his eyes off the paper.
"Ena, Miura and i are gonna make some arts and crafts that mom was taking about last night from using common things around the house." She told him before she sipped her milk.
Of course he knows that she was referring to Ena's mother, Though since Yotsuba was adopted she doesn't have a mother, so she sees her friends mom as her mom which Mrs. Ayase herself doesn't mind at all as she sees her as another daughter in her family.
Soon breakfast was done and over with as she helped put away the dishes and went to get dressed.
Wearing her signature short sleeve white shirt with red around the sleeves and the collar, tan shorts, and her red and white running shoes.
Grabbing her white and pink satchel she soon ran out the door.
"Bye Daddy!" She chimed as she opened the door.
"See you later Yotsuba!" Her father chimed before he heard the door close.
Koiwai chuckles, her enthusiasm and smile was something that could brighten your day, and make you have a good laugh.
Looking at the corner of the paper he came upon the date today.
May 5th, 2008
That was what made him stop as a thought of realization struck him as his smile faltered.
"Has it really been 8 years already?" He asked himself, "Time sure flys when you raise a kid huh?"
Ah, he could still remember the very day that he had met her all those years ago.
He was a part of the coast guard at the time all those years ago, it was around the early morning when he was on that boat when he came upon a discovery with his crew that shocked them.
A baby, a month or 2 old give or take, in a small boat.
They had stop the boat so that they could reach the little wooden boat and pull it in, upon closer inspection, Koiwai was shocked to see that the baby had green hair, which was very unusual as far as he was aware of there was nobody that was born with hair such as hers.
Around her neck was a golden locket, upon opening it she could see a picture of a woman with a baby in her arms, the baby looked like Yotsuba only her hair was green but blonde, an inside locket there were two letters inside all folded up.
He could still remember what the first one said by heart'
To whomever finds this with my daughter,
If you are reading this it means she is in safe hands. I suppose you are wondering why my daughter was in a boat as you are probably reading this right now, well I'm afraid i can not explained as i am pressed for time. But for the main reason, i am unable to raise nor take care of her anymore.It pains me greatly to leave her, but i know that she will be happy in your care.Please take care of my little Aimeka, please give her a new name however you see fit.
Sincerely
Ai
This left him with many questions, but he took her in as his own, renaming her Yotsuba as it seem to suit her very well as she resemble her namesake.
Not long after, he resign from his dury on coast guard as he went to being a full time free lance translator, instead of part time like he use to when he was still a coast guard.
By doing this, he would have time to raise her as he stayed with his mother until she was 6 years old when they moved from the islands to karakura town.
Where did the time go? He wondered. Remembering when she was still in diapers, a cute excitible bundle of joy that captured everyone's attention and hearts. Growing into a healthy and happy child she was now.
Still...
She knows that she is adopted, but doesn't know the entire story as she never questioned him about her origin (more like lack of in this case), Nor does she know of her real name ... nor of the second letter that was inside the locket both of which he has in his private treasure box.
He was waiting until she was old enough for her to understand. Preferably when she gets into her teenage years.
Still, Weather she knows her real name or not, weather she knows the whole story or nor, she was still his daughter and he loves her.
"My little clover leaf" He whispered as his smile came back.