Author's Note:

Disclaimer: I do not own Aishiteruze BABY even though the manga is completely kawaii!!

Yuzu loves Keppei's rice balls. They aren't as seasoned as her mommy's but there was something about Keppei's that made them special. It's something unusual that her mom just couldn't add in but she was never able to figure it out. She guesses that's why Keppei's rice balls are so special. Today was the day Keppei would make her a rice ball and maybe add something extra. He always tries with her and that's why she loves him.

"Is Keppei going to make Yuzu a bento?"

Keppei looked down over his shoulder and smiled. He was right in the middle of making Yuzu's bento before heading out to school and he wanted to make sure it was perfect. "Uh-huh."

Yuzu clapped her hands and smiled from ear to ear, "Yay! Yuzu loves oniisan's bentos!"

Keppei sweat dropped, these stupid bentos always gave him a hard time but he could never tell her that and besides, he was getting better and better each time her had to make one. Living with Yuzu was a pain at first but he had to admit, they grew on each other real fast, now he doesn't mind taking her out to the store and making rice balls to go with her bento. Keppei finished Yuzu's bento and wrapped it in a cloth with flowers on it. Flowers are Yuzu's favorite anyway. He bent down to her eye level and handed her the especially made bento all the while smiling and making sure everything was ready to go. "Here you go Yuzu, all done! Now let's get out of here!"

When they reached the day care Keppei waved goodbye and told her he was going to pick her up after school. He stopped when he noticed Yuzu didn't move at all. Keppei's eyes laced with concern and picked her up. "Yuzu … what's the matter? Are you okay?"

Yuzu looked down at Keppei's chest and sniffled. "Don't leave Yuzu! Yuzu doesn't want to be by herself. Mommy left and now Yuzu doesn't have anybody! Yuzu loves Keppei and his rice balls … Yuzu will be sad if you stop making them."

Her 'brother' looked at her for a moment, thinking over everything she just said to him when suddenly it clicked. "Oh no, Yuzu I wont leave you, even when your mommy comes back. I make bentos for you because I love you. Keppei will always be here for you." Keppei took his thumb and wiped her eyes, kissing her on the cheek before looking at the big clock above the kindergarten.

"Aren't you late already Keppei?"

"Crap! I'm going to be late!" he grabbed his bag and pushed her in the doors, and then he ran off once again waving good-bye. "Bye Yuzu! I see you later! Have a good day, alright!?"

"Bye Keppei I love you!!" Yuzu smiled wide, blushing watching Keppei leave and held her bento close to her small chest. This must be why she loves Keppei's bentos: It lets her know that Keppei isn't going to leave and he loves her no matter what just like Keppei told her. Her mom might've disappeared but not Keppei.

-Owari-

Please review! I only have vol.1 but I fell in love with the manga and had to write a fanfic. So I apologize if anything sounds off for that! . Ja!