6

You were humming happily while descending the stairs, already showered and ready to rule the day.

“So what’s your plan now? It’s still holiday, are you going out?” your mother asked.

“Mmm… maybe heading out and join Kati and the girls at the mall… But I’m totally broke now so I don’t know. Are you going somewhere?” you sat at the table, reaching for the toasted bread and jam.

“Hmm.. yeah I have my high school reunion at 10 today. Would you be okay being home alone? You might as well call Kati and the girls.” she said, a little worried.

“Oh sure mom, please, it’s fine.”

Suddenly you heard knocking on the door. Your mother got up and greeted the guest at the front. You cannot hear what they were speaking about, but it didn’t take long, your mother soon returned to the dining room.

“What’s wrong?”

“Uhh… that was Mrs. Hiroshi, she said her mom just hospitalized and she really has to go taking care of her. But she couldn’t take little Maruko with her, since she didn’t want her to caught the disease.”

"What about her older sister?"


"She's gone since yesterday on a field trip with her school, and Mr. Hiroshi is currently out on business trip." your mother frowned. “I know this is your birthday, but if you’re free, could you please babysit little Maruko? Just for half a day, Mrs. Hiroshi said she won’t be leaving for long.”

 “Umm…” you took a bite of your bread while thinking…

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If you choose to help babysit little Maruko-chan, continue to

If you choose to go to the mall, continue to

If you choose to stay at home, continue to