Setsuna froze when those words left Haruka's mouth.

What has her father said to her? the time goddess wondered as she placed her hand on the distraught girls shoulder, hoping to provide some comfort.

"Haruka, that's not true. You are good at a lot of different things." The older of the senshi began however the tall blond cut her off.

"then what? Racing? Any fool could do that if they set their mind on it!" Haruka snapped, tears silently trailing down her face.

"Not just that." Setsuna countered, careful to keep her tone kind as she continued "you are a fantastic pianist, a good parent toward Hotaru and besides that you are the best friend anyone could hope for."

Haruka stood, listening to Setsuna's compliments, finding it hard to believe any of it.

"I'm not a good parent for Hotaru. I am always reluctant to get up when she calls for me at night and I lose patience with her all to quickly." The masculine girl whispered in reply, crying harder now.

Setsuna was at a lose for words, knowing nothing she could say would mean any difference to the distressed teenager.

However about that time Hotaru, who had heard the last bits of the conversation stepped out from the potted plant that she had hid behind.

"Haruka-Papa?" the child whispered innocently and the sad sapphire eyes of the racer locked onto her small frame.

"what is it Hime-chan?" Haruka asked in reply, kneeling to the child's eyelevel, only to have small arms threw around her neck.

"I think you're the best father in the world." the young guardian of Saturn whispered before pressing a kiss onto her parent's cheek.

Haruka froze when she heard those words escape her daughter's mouth.

Does she really think that or is she just saying that?

"Thank you Hotaru, You have no idea what that means to me." the teen replied softly, wrapping her arms around the small girl tightly.

Setsuna stood watching this scene unfold before her, a smile playing on her face.

Haruka, don't you realize it yet? You're small outbursts and laziness is nothing compared to how much love you make that little girl feel?