(Toshinori Yagi was 5 years old. He was going to be starting Kindergarten in the next few months and was so excited. During the Summer, Toshi spent most of the time with his mother. Toshi’s father, Mr. Yagi, would be away at work. Toshi & Mrs. Yagi would read together, play together, and watch a tv program after dinner. One evening at dinner time, Mrs. Yagi had news for Toshi.)

Mrs. Yagi: Guess what sweetheart? We’re going to have new neighbors moving in next week. They have a child the same age as you. You’ll have a new friend to play with very soon.