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「 The gateway beyond,

laid to rest, the red 鳥居.

Two bows, two claps, bow.

Leave yourself by the water.

Forgive, let it fly upwards.」

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She was on her feet soon enough. 

First thing she wanted to do was go.

Go where? I wondered that the whole way.

I want you to be surprised, she said.

Wherever we were, it was far away.

Trees hid the path ahead. Where are we?

"I used to stay here alot." Ah I see. 

I spotted a hint of red arching over . Torii.

The walk up was short. The path was worn.

A small decrepit shrine sat in the center.

I kept my distance, her back turned to me.

"Hey Seiji, do you think I can be saved?"