Scene 1: A Childhood Wish
The warm afternoon sunlight streamed through the windows of the Imai family’s cozy living room. Seven-year-old Sachie Imai sat beside her mother, her face filled with curiosity and hope.
Mom,
Sachie began softly,
can I ask you something?
Her mother smiled gently.
Of course, Sachie. What is it?
I want a little brother or sister,
Sachie said, her voice hopeful.
I don’t want to be alone… I want someone to play with.
Her mother’s smile faltered slightly, but she stroked Sachie’s hair with affection.
I’ll think about it,
she said quietly, glancing at her husband.
A Difficult Decision
Sachie’s mother had always known her body wasn’t strong enough for another pregnancy. When Sachie was born, the difficult delivery had left her weakened. Yet, unable to forget her daughter’s heartfelt request, she made a courageous decision — one that carried great risk.
Months later, the family’s joy turned to anxiety when doctors warned that the pregnancy was complicated. Knowing the risks, Sachie’s mother chose to return to her parents’ home in New York to receive specialized care.
Sachie, I have to go away for a while,
her mother explained softly.
But I promise… I’ll bring your little sibling home soon.
Sachie didn’t fully understand but nodded bravely.
Yumi’s Birth
In a New York hospital, Yumi Imai was born prematurely — tiny, fragile, and fighting for every breath. Her mother, exhausted yet relieved, held her daughter tightly in her arms.
You’re so small,
she whispered, tears filling her eyes.
But you’re strong… I know you are.
Yumi’s condition required constant care, and doctors advised against flying back to Japan until she was stronger. Heartbroken but determined, Sachie’s mother remained in New York, raising Yumi with the help of her own parents.
Growing Up in New York
For the next seven years, Yumi’s world was her grandparents’ home in New York. She learned to speak both English and Japanese and often heard stories about her family back in Japan — especially her big sister, Sachie.
Your sister is waiting to meet you,
her mother would say with a smile.
I can’t wait to see her,
Yumi would reply, clutching the framed photo of Sachie that sat beside her bed.
The Reunion
Finally, on her seventh birthday, Yumi was strong enough to travel. She and her mother boarded a plane bound for Japan.
At the airport, Sachie, now fourteen, stood anxiously by the arrivals gate. When she spotted her mother holding Yumi’s hand, tears welled up in her eyes.
Yumi!
Sachie cried, running to embrace her.
The sisters hugged tightly, as if to make up for all the years they had been apart.
You’re finally home,
Sachie whispered.
I’m home,
Yumi answered, smiling through her tears.
From that moment on, their bond became unbreakable — two sisters connected not just by family, but by love, courage, and the strength of a childhood wish.
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