u stink for making me log in, but this story was lovely! And now, here me rant- I love hearing things from Mama's point of view or more like Sensei's POV. It was really interesting and Mama's affections for her equally eccentric daughter shine through this! Now, if only more ppl would write from Sensei's view...with all the hats of course!

I love it! You capture Mariko's feelings so well...

five stars!