Chapter 5

"I cannot wait for my birthday party next week, everyone from school and my martial arts class is going to be there, you are coming right?" Nanako asked

"Of course I am, wouldn't miss it for the world." Souji reassured Nanako.

"Oh look the shop is quiet come on hurry." Nanako dragged Souji into the shop.

"Welcome, how may I help you today?" Kanji greeted them.

"My birthday is next week and my big cousin Souji is going to but me a rabbit toy." Nanako declared with pride

"That's very nice of you, tell you what since its for your birthday why don't I give you a tour of the shop you'll even get to see my workshop."

Souji smiled "Well, how bout it Nanako?"

"What are we waiting for come on" Nanako said excitedly Kanji showed them around the shop telling them about what inspired him to do each of his toys, then he showed them to his workshop where he made Nanakos present by hand right in front of them and Nanako even got to chose what alterations she wanted

Souji handed kanji the money when kanji handed him a bag "This one is for you, I made it 4 years ago but I feel like it was meant for you." Kanji laughed

"Hey why don't you come to my birthday party Souji will be there and I bet lots of kids will want to buy rabbits like mine." Nanako insisted

"Sounds good I shall see you both there." Kanji smiled

As Souji and Nanako were walking home Souji took a look in his bag that Kanji gave him and smiled when he saw a soft toy shaped like Teddie. Kanji was always confused about who he was and what he wanted to be but it was good to see him happy with himself

"Hey Souji we better hurry home before our toys get wet." Nanako suggested

"Yeah let's hurry. I bet you can't beat me there." Souji laughed

"Your on I may be small but I'm fast." Nanako went running on a head but stopped directly in front of her house

"Hey Nanako what's the matter?" Souji caught up with Nanako and saw that the rain had dampened the roofing and made it collapse "Nanako don't worry I am going to call Dojima" Souji dialled the number "Hey Dojima its Souji, No Nanako is ok it's the house the roof has caved in with the water, ok, we don't know the full extent of the damage I'll get clothes for us at Junes, ok, yeah I'll see you at the Inn." Souji hung up the phone

"Was dad mad?" Nanako asked warily

"No he was worried about you, oh and we're staying at the Inn tonight and we get to clothes shopping for some new clothes and I may even get you a new dress for your birthday party." Souji encouraged her

"Seriously, thanks Souji"

Souji gave Nanako a piggy back all the way to Junes "Wow Souji I'm surprised you could carry me for such a distance my dad can't even carry me to the end of the road, what is your secret?"

Souji laughed "No secret just hard work and some good friends". Souji put Nanako on the ground when they reached the doors at Junes "Ok look for stuff for tomorrow and look for something special while I am at the guys section."

"I will come find you when I am finished" Nanako shouted as she ran off. Souji headed to the guys section where they had a number of items on sale. Souji looked around the racks for a good bargain.

"Hey I heard about your house, I am so sorry." Yosuke felt bad

"Thanks, hey how did you find out about the house?" Souji asked baffled

"Everyone is talking about it, Dojima had the roof done nit that long ago that's why it's so strange" Yosuke continued the gossip.

"Yeah, I feel bad for Nanako though, it's her birthday next week and if the house isn't ready I don't know what Dojima will do." Souji was concerned

"Hey why don't you have the party at Junes the food court can be booked out and it will give you a lot more space" Yosuke suggested

"That would be great thanks." Souji thanked him. Souji turned to look at the clothes when he say a formal almost suit jacket with a hood, it came with a white shirt and black jeans

"Hey that would look good on you, don't you agree Yosuke?" Nanako complemented Souji

"Yeah, it's the right size and it's on sale, what are the chances?" Yosuke agreed.

Souji took the clothes to the counter along with trousers and a top for Nanako and a white dress with a red ribbon for her birthday. Souji was glad that he was making Nanako happy and that the clothes he had found sort of resembled his clothes from 4 years ago.

"Hey we better get to the Inn, I'm sure dad will be there by now" Nanako hurried Souji "Souji can I get a lift again"

"Sure jump on" Souji laughed.