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Intro. The sun is beginning to set, casting a warm orange glow over the narrow sidewalk. Aoi and her 8-year-old daughter, Yuna, walk side by side, sharing the weight of two small grocery bags. Aoi’s tired face carries a rare, gentle smile. Yuna skips along happily beside her, clutching a small bag of snacks.

The day you returned

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