Clannad Chapter 8: A New Family

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5 months have passed since Kotomi and Tomoya got engaged. Since then they have been preparing for the arrival of another person to their lives. After getting engaged, Kotomi took some time off from work to become a house wife. Tomoya on the other hand started his own gardening business. After resigning from his previous job, Tomoya used his high school savings to start up his business. There he sells plants, flowers, gardening tools, and fertiliziers. Both Kotomi and Tomoya have finally found true happiness.

Kotomi's P.O.V.

Back in Japan, Kotomi asks Tomoyo if she could meet her at the city park. Tomoya agrees and she leaves Tokyo to talk with Kotomi.

At city park early morning

Kotomi: Hi, Tomoyo-chan glad you can make it.

Tomoyo: It's nice to see you too. It's been a while since we last saw each other. It's also the first time we have a conversation that's just us two.

Kotomi: Yea I know. We talked in high school and after that, but it was when the others were around as well. I'll be honest with you I thought you were a bully at first back in high school, but after you started to help out with the drama club, and Tomoya helping you out I realized you were a sweet and caring person.

Tomoyo: Thank you, Kotomi. So how have you been?

Kotomi: Well I've been doing fine lately. Tomoya and I took a trip to Malaga, Spain. I had to attend a research meeting there, and I also had a wonderful time there.

Tomoyo: Really how come?

Kotomi: Look at my hand. She extends her left hand that has her engagement ring.

Tomoyo: Oh my Kotomi, when did you get engaged?

Kotomi: I got engaged to Tomoya-kun a couple months ago back when we went to Spain. It was such a romantic evening. He proposed to me at the beach when the sun was beginning to set. The evening was even better because he made me my favorite dish Fettuccine Alfredo.

Tomoyo: Congratulations, Kotomi. I'm so happy for you.

Kotomi: Thank you. I also plan to tell Kyou, Ryou, and the Furakawa's sometime later this week. Right now I want to talk to you about something else.

Tomoyo: What do you mean?

Kotomi: Do you mind touching my belly?

Tomoyo: Not at all. Oh my Kotomi! Don't tell me you're pregnant?

Kotomi: Yea I'll be having a baby girl soon. Tomoya made love to me the night he proposed to me, and it was also my first time.

Tomoyo: Getting pregnant on your first time making love, now that's even better. Congratulations as well.

Kotomi: Thank you, Tomoyo-chan. I do have a favor to ask you?

Tomoyo: Yea what is it?

Kotomi: Would you like to help me during my pregnancy or be like next to me during my wedding?

Tomoyo: I'd love to,Kotomi. Right now my company is pretty stable. I'll be coming back here for a while because I'll be monitoring the cherry trees, and helping out our previous high school as well.

Kotomi: That's good to hear. Sometimes Tomoya comes home late, and well I'm limited to stuff I can do at home. I can cook light things like pasta but heavy dishes like stew, or cleaning around the house I can't do much of that. Sorry if I'm asking for too much.

Tomoyo: It's nothing to be sorry about. I'll be working early in the mornings, and I should be back at around lunch time. Why don't we attend pregnancy classes together?

Kotomi: Thank you, Tomoyo-chan. You've become so mature since high school, and that's one main reason why I decided to call you. You're a very responsible person too. You're always acting so professional even when not at work.

Tomoyo: That's just how I view myself when taking decisions. To be honest I'm still new to the pregnancy topic, but I promise to help you out in whatever I can.

Kotomi: I appreciate your kindness and commitment towards my pregnancy.

Tomoyo: So tell me how was your first time? Was it what you expected?

Kotomi: Oh Tomoyo-chan. I'll tell you the details when we get home. How does that sound?

Tomoyo: Sounds like you two had a very lovely night. Well let's get going. I'd love to stop by the Furakawa's to buy some of their bread, and also say hi to them.

Kotomi: Same here. I haven't seen or spoken to them since my return to Japan a couple months back.

Tomoyo: Well let's get going. You can tell me more about your trip to Spain.

After speaking to Tomoyo, Kotomi tells the Furakawa's, Fujibayashi sisters, , and Yukine Miyazawa about her pregnancy. Shortly after Tomoya and Kotomi decide to name their baby Megumi. After that five months past and Kotomi having already given birth to Megumi who weighed in at five pounds decides to go on a trip with the rest of their friends to a summer house that is owned by Yukine Miyazawa.

At summer house

Tomoya's P.O.V

Tomoya: This place looks fantastic, Yukine. I never knew you were rich.

Yukine: Well my father did leave me his business house which is this one so that I can use it during the summer.

Tomoya: Hey Kotomi do you like this place?

Kotomi: It looks amazing, and hopefully I can take some photos with Megumi here.

Yukine: How is she doing?

Kotomi: She's doing well, except she wakes us up every evening because she is hungry. It doesn't bother me one bit because she's been a blessing to us since the day she was born.

Yukine: May I ask why did you name her Megumi?

Kotomi: Well Tomoya and I decided we liked her name. When translated Megumi means blessing or kindness. Since she was our very first child we decided to name her Megumi.

Yukine: So it's Megumi Ichinose Okazaki. That's a very beautiful name.

Akio in the distance

Akio: Come on girls let's eat! The barbeque is ready so let's enjoy this wonderful time here.

Tomoya: We haven't had family and friend time in quite a while, Akio.

Akio: Oh snap you called me Akio. Sanae come here Tomoya called me Akio!

Sanae: Are you feeling okay Tomoya? You normally call Akio "old man".

Tomoya: I'm fine, Sanae. Don't worry I'm just teasing the old man.

Sanae: So how is being a father again?

Tomoya: It feels tiresome, but it didn't take much time to adjust to the new schedule because I already went with a little bit of Ushio's first days before I gave her to you and Akio.

Sanae: I'm going to ask you a serious question. Do you still miss Nagisa, and do you view Kotomi as a replacement?

Tomoya: Sanae you've known me since high school. I would never be that kind of person. I still miss Nagisa and Ushio, but I have accepted that they are in a better place. Deep down Nagisa would want for me to happy, same with Ushio. I love Kotomi for who she is, and I would never think of her as a replacement.

Sanae: Thank you Tomoya for answering my doubts. I wanted to make sure you still had our lovely Nagisa somewhere deep in your heart.

Tomoya: Nagisa was a wonderful person. She was always caring, sweet, supportive, and determined. Remember she never gave up in high school, and despite repeating her senior year like three times she never once let go of her goal. She'll always be in my heart and same with Ushio.

Sanae: It means a lot to me. Well let's go eat I'm sure you're very hungry.

Tomoya: Hey Sanae, would you like to get some drinks once in a while when we get back home. I know we haven't spoken much, but I would like to have a drink with you and old man every now and then.

Sanae: Sure I'd love that, but you'll have to pay for me. After all I am your guest.

After eating everyone heads inside to get changed into their kimonos. Tomoya heads back outside and prepares the fire. The others all come out with various desserts for the special occasion.

Kyou: I see you two lovebirds went to Spain a couple months ago. How is it over there?

Kotomi: It's very beautiful and the weather varies a lot.

Tomoya: Kotomi and I stayed a week there and the weather wasn't very nice. It was rainy one day, then humid the next, and before we left it was so foggy.

Kyou: I'm guessing Mother Nature didn't want to spoil your proposal. Did you talk with her Tomoya?

Tomoya: You could say it was a coincidence. What about you Ryou, how's Germany?

Ryou: It's not as bad as people said it would be. A few of my friends from high school said it would be very cold and rainy. While it is true that it's chilly, I like the scenery the best.

Tomoya: When are you graduating from nursing school?

Ryou: In a few more months, maybe by the end of December.

Tomoya: We hope to see you at your graduation. Don't worry if we can't make it, I'll throw a graduation party back here.

Ryou: Thank you, Tomoya, it means a lot. Well everyone let's try the desserts.

Kotomi: Let's eat mine first since it's been in the freezer since this morning.

Tomoyo: A cake in the freezer?

Kotomi: It has vanilla/strawberry ice cream in the middle. It's a two layer cake as well.

She takes out her cake and serves everyone a slice.

Yukine: Oh my ice cream cake is so good. The ice cream gives it a refreshing cool touch to the cake.

Tomoyo: Same here the ice cream cake is very well complimented with the two layers.

Kotomi: Thank you. Tomoya helped me as well. He was in charge of mixing it, and I saw him put some secret ingredient as well.

Tomoya: Before anyone says what ingredient it was, it's top secret.

Yukine: Don't worry the important thing is it tastes good. Hey Kotomi let's take a family picture with everyone including Megumi.

Kotomi: I'll go bring her then. In the meantime why don't you all get ready and get in place.

Tomoya: Alright everyone let's form a row from tallest to smallest. Kotomi you can be in the first row with Megumi.

Kotomi and friends take their first family picture together and shortly after they set fireworks in celebration of Tomoya's marriage with Kotomi. The story ends with everyone looking at the sky saying "we miss you Nagisa and Ushio", and then having a group hug.

The end