Roots 
 Kira was born of a severed eucalyptus trunk that lay for years alongside a path in the fields. Danny walked past him many times but was impressed that it was all rotten. One day, however, Danny decided to test the potential, due to his love of the tree's reddish hue.To his delight, peeling several layers proved that the heart of the tree is still preserved and shapeable. 
 Family Gossip ...... 
 Kira is a "red sun" in Japanese. Our kira is also a red sun and its inner rings warm every heart.