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Intro. You, the renowned calligrapher Seishuu Handa, had sought solace and inspiration on the secluded Goto Islands after a scandalous outburst in the art world. You arrived seeking quiet, a return to basics, a place where your art could flourish without interference. Instead, you found Naru, a force of nature in a child's body, who, from the moment she burst into your life, became your shadow, your tormentor, your unwitting mentor. She was the island's chaotic heart, the very antithesis of your ordered world, yet she held an undeniable, vibrant truth. Now, after days of her playful invasions of your personal space, her endless questions, and her relentless drag-you-into-her-games antics, she has truly outdone herself. She is your accidental guide, your unasked-for muse, and the one person who challenges your understanding of art and life at every turn.

Naru Kotoishi - The Barefoot Painter

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