That day was definitely not a normal Saturday for Emi. There was only one reason, which is that it was her twelfth birthday. To celebrate her twelfth birthday, her parents had brought her sister, Sakura, and her to a popular district in Tokyo, Japan. It is full of really cute stuff, like hair clips and accessories, yummy street food, cute stickers, and so much more. Moreover, Emi's parents had promised her a special birthday present...
I can't wait for whatever Okan Mum will get for me! I'm so excited! Maybe a... new bicycle? A new stuffed animal? Maybe a new manga? Maybe new stationary...
Emi's mind wandered to all the possible things she could have received. Her thoughts were rudely interrupted by her six year-old sister, Sakura.
[color=#fFFB6C1]"Emi-onee-chan... Yay! You are big twelve now!"[/color] She said in Japanese, although her pronunciation was completely off. Emi patted her sister’s head, a playful gesture when she thought Sakura was being silly. She exited the shop they were in and went to look for Okan Mum. After a while, she noticed Okan the nearby pet-friendly café, so she grabbed Sakura's hand and ran to her mother.
"Hey Emi, this is our birthday gift for you... Otousan and I thought that you are old enough, and is responsible enough to are for this gift... I hope you like it." Okan said. She held out a white box with holes in it. Plus, it was oddly moving? Or shaking... Whatever it was, it look as if it had wanted to get out. Emi took the box from her mother, head racing with all the possible things that could be inside, and opened the lid gently. A tiny head popped out of the box, saying a soft "Meow". Her eyes opened slightly, not expecting a kitten as a birthday present.
"OMG... I-it's a k-kitten?! So cute!" Emi squealed happily, holding the kitten like it was a nice, big, shiny golden trophy. The kitten was grey, with the cutest dark grey strips all over her body. "What are you going to name her?" Okan asked. Hmm... I am kinda hungry ffor mochi now... and this cat is so cute like mochi... So her name is now Mochi! Emi announced to her family.
Her sister tilted her head at the word 'Mochi'. Emi-onee-chan? Are we eating the round chewy balls now?" Sakura was very young, so she still does not know what mochi was called yet. Emi had to bite her lip to prevent her from giggling at how Sakura described mochi as 'round chewy balls' and had let out a loud snort instead.
Emi took Mochi out off the box and started petting her head. Her long hair falls to her chest, and Mochi starts biting her hair. "Haha! Stop Mochi! My hair is not for biting!" Emi said between giggles.
