Sushi Roll’s face lit up the moment he saw Little Emi trotting down the path toward him. But as she drew closer, he blinked in confusion.
High above her head, Emi was carefully clutching a single, brilliant golden ginkgo leaf, positioning it over Sushi Roll like a tiny umbrella.
“Emi?” Sushi Roll asked, tilting his head. “Why are you holding that leaf over me? It’s not raining today!”
Emi offered a bright smile and held the stem a little firmer. “Because my mom told me about a special kind of umbrella today. She called it a protective umbrella—one that isn’t just for rain, but for watching over the people you care about most. You’re my best friend, Sushi Roll, so I wanted to protect you and make sure you stay safe!”
A wave of warmth washed over Sushi Roll, stirring something deep in his heart. Touched by her sweet, he knew a simple “thank you” wouldn’t be enough.
He cleared his throat, and began to sing a melody he had composed himself—a gentle, heartfelt tune carrying a single promise into the open air:
“You’re my guardian angel, forever my friend.”
“You’re my guardian angel, forever my friend.”
“You’re my guardian angel, forever my friend.”
As the last note echoed softly between them, the golden ginkgo leaf swayed gently in the sun, casting a soft, warm glow over two best friends.
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