Music Piece 33: A Gift Of Life
" Now, come's the fun part! " Tamaki announced happily. " Hikaru and Kaoru! "
" Aye! Aye! "
Both of them saluted the sixteen-year-old and brought forward a basket.
Takara and Yumi stared at it in confusion.
" Uh, Tamaki-senpai? Can I ask you what is that? " Takara asked, looking at the basket warily.
He grinned widely.
" That's a gift for you…or rather you found the gift on your own. "
She shot him a strange look.
" I found it on my own? " the girl echoed, puzzled.
" Open it, Taka-chan! " Senior Hani Honey told her excitedly.
Takara nodded and slowly tugged the cloth away from the basket. Her eyes widened and she brightened up.
" It's that puppy! "
In response, it jumped out and began to lick her hand. Takara giggled at its behavior.
" Mummy, look! It's the puppy I found, injured in school! "
Yumi smiled and nodded.
" Let's start where we left off that day, won't we? " Tamaki asked Takara, winking.
" Finally, we'll get to name it! " Senior Hani Honey said happily.
" Since we know that Takara will be the one to keep it, we'll let her name the puppy, " Tamaki replied.
Everyone looked at Takara and she, in turn, looked at the puppy.
A name for a puppy…My very own puppy…
The girl brought the puppy close to her face. There was adoration in its brown eyes. Warmth. And… love. That familiar love.
Takara smiled and closed her eyes.
Yes, I know what his name is going to be…She opened her eyes and met her mother's green eyes.
" Gail. I'll name him Gail. "
Yumi smiled at her daughter. The puppy gave a happy bark in return as if it was happy with its name.
It's the Lord's blessing…Gail came back…
This little guy carries his spirit…
" Hello, my little Gail, " Yumi whispered softly. " Welcome back. "
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" Thank you for everything, Mrs. Satake and for the food, Takara! " Tamaki said gratefully.
" Yup, thank you! " the rest of the Host Club echoed.
Both Takara and Yumi waved goodbye as they got into the limousine. When they drove off down the road, Takara pushed Yumi's wheelchair back into the house.
" They are really nice guys. Worth being friends with… "
Takara smiled down at her mother.
" Yeah, they really care for me a lot. "
A thoughtful silence followed as each immersed themselves in their own thoughts.
" So, what's this about your crushing on one of the twins? " Yumi asked suddenly.
" N-No, Kaoru and I are just friends, nothing more, " Takara answered, blushing.
" So, that's Kaoru. You can tell them apart? "
Takara nodded.
" Yup! Although they are identical and they dress alike, there are some differences. "
" Like what? " Yumi asked.
" Their behavior. Kaoru's the more sensitive one although they still deny it… "
" Just follow your heart, Takara… "