(learning the chores are to be helping sakura's mother takes him by surprise, but syaoran doesn't let it show. he admittedly doesn't know much about sakura's family, but now seems like the perfect time to find out more. sure, the pretense is a little depressing, but it leaves him able to greet at least one family member properly.) Of course, I'll take care of the vase.

(and he sets about doing just that as soon as sakura heads out to pick fresh flowers for her mother. syaoran works quickly and quietly, wanting to have even a few extra minutes to say his peace to sakura's mother.

syaoran feels as if this is something he should have known about her... her family always seemed so happy and whole, even without their mother in the picture. syaoran may be tired with his own mother at times, but he couldn't imagine growing up only having pictures and stories of her.

the extent of sakura's strength astounds him with each passing day.

setting the freshly watered vase in front of the photo of the beautiful woman sakura calls mother, he places his hands together in the same way sakura had done before setting off to get flowers.

his eyes close, paying his silent respects to the woman who graced him with the girl he loves so dearly.) Kinomoto-san, thank you for bringing Sakura into this world. My life is better with her in it, and I can't thank you enough for that.