Kiku sighed as he walked through the streets of rubble. "One year has passed, and we still bear the scars." He puts his hands towards his chest and bows his head in prayer. May our wounds heal soon.

He looks up again and frowns, it seems like an impossible dream but he knows it'll come true soon. Long ago a war torn Nihon was left with a scar of war and a high death toll. Life was back to normal eventually, even better than before. I'm sure it wasn't just an one-in-a-million occurrence, it will happen soon. I'm sure of it!

The young man wiped tear threatening to fall before walking back to his home. Along the way he sang to occupy his clouded mind.

Boku no inori wa todoi teru kai?

Kimi no tokoro e todoi teru kai?

Kono koe ga todokanai toiu no nara,

Kimi no tame ni boku wa inorou.

Is my prayer reaching you?

Does it reach the place where you are?

If this voice cannot reach you,

I will continue to pray.