The moment he steps through the door his small body is crashing into your own, arms quickly wrapping around you in a bear hug, a smile on his face as you both try not to stumble over.

“I missed you so much!” He grins, cheeks rosy red with excitement, already thinking of what to play as your mom and his own caught up with each other.

While Tenko held an unconditional love for Hana and Mon, he can’t help but find himself reaching out for you, wanting another friend to add to his oh-so-tiny group. He’d always make up new ways to beg Mom for a play date, a bleak day all the brighter when she said yes, one more distraction from the looming threat of his father.