The world is opening up with all its wonderful textures and sounds, and I'm starting to chart my own little path. Even though things got a little sad and quiet when Takeshi left, my mom Yui is still my whole universe, and my sister Rina and I are busy figuring out our own special brand of chaos. I'm learning to use my voice, even if it's just to protest naps or express pure joy over a new book, and this exciting, confusing journey of growing up is just getting started.