This very day, the boy was amazingly surprised by the act of her mother.
She did actually made her promise and brought the boy to a fish-selling shop.
Just as what she promised, they bought 2 colorful fighting fishes.
But just this two little fishes, they lighted up the boy's day, bringing the brightest smile to his lips. :)
Well, he named them Bruce and Hachi.
That's how simple life goes.

:)

The boy knew where he stands and trying to keep a distance.

It was a rainy day. A little boy was having not a fairly good mood.
Things are not going well like the boy planed to.
An event, a gathering for the boy's old classmate was almost turned down by most of them.
Nothing much he can say, just a smile could hide those disappointment. :)
Luckily, having friend around to support and giving strength to him to finish what have not been finished.
He was glad to have you there, Nicholas. A busy friend who is willing to lend his time and ears.

:)

With no difference to the others, this little boy have a secretly admire someone too. But just for some reason, he was unable to tell her that.