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"Make sure you tell the teacher that I'm coming to pick you up after school is over, okay?"
Kari huffed, overwhelmed by Tai's endless chatter. He obviously felt the need to inform her of how her first day of school was going to play out, even if she wasn't worried in the least.
"I know, Tai. You told me before."
"And if you need to leave, for whatever reason, just tell the teacher and come get me. You remember which classroom I'm in this year?"
"Yes, Tai."
"Okay… good. I just don't want you to get lost or something."
Kari shot him a look and reminded him with a frown, "I'm not you, and that means that I won't accidentally end up locked in the janitor's closet on the first day of school."
Tai rubbed the back of his head and chuckled, embarrassed by that particular memory involving a hysterical mother, an amused janitor, and sitting on a dingy mop for two hours.
"Okay, okay. But this is a big deal, Kari. From now on, you're basically stuck in school. You can't do whatever you want all day anymore."
"I know, Tai."
"And if you don't make a good first impression, you won't ever have friends and you'll be alone for life."
"I know, Tai."
"That's why I'm telling you all of this—so that you'll be prepared for all the whiny, annoying kids you'll have to deal with every day until you graduate."
"I know, Tai."
"Don't use that tone with me, Kari. I just want you to succeed in school, that's all. You should take advantage of my expertise and listen to my brotherly advice."
"… okay, Tai. Goodbye now."
And with that, Kari marched towards her first day of school, backpack swinging and whistle bouncing gently against her chest. Tai paused for a moment, realising fully that his little sister was headed off into the world, and he couldn't be there with her every step of the way anymore...
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