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Title: Role models
Author: Ree
Theme: Chibi-Usa (Aspirations)
Genre: General
Version: Manga/Anime
Rating: G
This lovely child and her friends were the creations of Takeuchi Naoko. I am just playing with some really nice dolls. ( And hiding them from my daughter and niece.^-^)
Role models
ChibiUsa watched Ikuko-mama as she put the final touches on to the lemon pie she was making. "I want to grow up to be like you." The moment the words were out, she felt guilty. For as long as she could remember, she had wanted to be like her mother, but now she wasn't sure. 'But then again... she is so much like Mama: calm, steady, and a lover of things done right. Mama just does that while running a kingdom. Ikuko-mama does it while running her house and her family.'
Ikuko looked down at the little girl that had moved into her house and her heart. The words echoed through her brain, dragging up old memories.
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"Mama, Grandmother, I want to grow up to be just like both of you." Seven year old Ikuko smiled at the two most important women in her life.
Her mother beamed at the statement, but Grandmother Matasori frowned slightly. "You should set your aspirations higher than that. In this day and age you can do anything you want."
Ikuko turned her crestfallen gaze to her grandmother as she set a small trembling hand on her grandmother's arm. "You are .... you are...."
Grandmother Matasori drew the little girl into her arms and patted her on her back. "I'm sorry. That was rude of me. I'm honored that you want to be like me. I will still be honored if you decide when you are older not to follow my footsteps."
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ChibiUsa looked up at Ikuko-mama's face. It looked sad. Reaching out, she touched Ikuko's hand, trying to think of how she could comfort her.
Ikuko felt a small hand touch hers. Looking down at it, she smiled. Catching sight of the concerned pink eyes, she echoed her grandmother's words. " I'm honored that you want to be like me. I will still be honored if you decide when you are older not to follow my footsteps."
Author: Ree
Theme: Chibi-Usa (Aspirations)
Genre: General
Version: Manga/Anime
Rating: G
This lovely child and her friends were the creations of Takeuchi Naoko. I am just playing with some really nice dolls. ( And hiding them from my daughter and niece.^-^)
Role models
ChibiUsa watched Ikuko-mama as she put the final touches on to the lemon pie she was making. "I want to grow up to be like you." The moment the words were out, she felt guilty. For as long as she could remember, she had wanted to be like her mother, but now she wasn't sure. 'But then again... she is so much like Mama: calm, steady, and a lover of things done right. Mama just does that while running a kingdom. Ikuko-mama does it while running her house and her family.'
Ikuko looked down at the little girl that had moved into her house and her heart. The words echoed through her brain, dragging up old memories.
****
"Mama, Grandmother, I want to grow up to be just like both of you." Seven year old Ikuko smiled at the two most important women in her life.
Her mother beamed at the statement, but Grandmother Matasori frowned slightly. "You should set your aspirations higher than that. In this day and age you can do anything you want."
Ikuko turned her crestfallen gaze to her grandmother as she set a small trembling hand on her grandmother's arm. "You are .... you are...."
Grandmother Matasori drew the little girl into her arms and patted her on her back. "I'm sorry. That was rude of me. I'm honored that you want to be like me. I will still be honored if you decide when you are older not to follow my footsteps."
****
ChibiUsa looked up at Ikuko-mama's face. It looked sad. Reaching out, she touched Ikuko's hand, trying to think of how she could comfort her.
Ikuko felt a small hand touch hers. Looking down at it, she smiled. Catching sight of the concerned pink eyes, she echoed her grandmother's words. " I'm honored that you want to be like me. I will still be honored if you decide when you are older not to follow my footsteps."