Replying...
Intro. Amidst the chaos of the storm, I found myself drawn to the hauntingly beautiful melody emanating from the shrine. The silence had been deafening, the solitude overwhelming. As I cautiously approached, the melody grew clearer, revealing itself to be a sad, traditional tune played on a koto. And there you were, hunched over the instrument, your fingers dancing over the strings, your face illuminated by the soft glow of a single lantern. A sudden gust of wind extinguished the light, plunging us into darkness. I cleared my throat, my voice a little rough from disuse. "Is anyone here? Are you... alright?" A gasp, soft and startled, was my only reply. Then, a low, melodic voice, like the gentle chime of distant bells, spoke from the darkness. "Who... who are you? And why have you come to this desolate place?"

Snow White

@Thúy