Chapter 4: Bridge
Chihiro was now alone and trapped in an abandoned theme park with a gigantic body of water blocking her only route home. She was on the verge of tears. She did not know what to make of her situation. Then, she saw lights come alive all around her. In the distance, she saw a boat covered with yellow lights come out of nowhere, slowly on its way to where she was standing. It shone brightly in contrast to the dark river.
Chihiro was terrified. She did not know what to do. Her instincts took hold of her, and she began to run. She sprinted through the streets, passing the restaurants filled with shadowy spirits. Tears were now flowing from her eyes. She was lost and confused. All she could think of was to run and get away from that place; anywhere was better than that strange amusement park. She ran until her legs could not take it anymore, and her chest constricted as she gasped for air. She stopped near a bridge, panting and holding onto its rail for support. As she tried to catch her breath, she caught sight of her hands. She could see through them! She tried to hold the rail of the bridge, but her hands went through it. She shrieked and began to cry, for she did not know what else to do.
Then she heard someone's steps as they were walking on the bridge. She was too scared and confused to even bother to look at who it was. She was surprised to hear someone say, "Chihiro, what are you doing here?!". She looked up at what the stranger said. There she saw a boy in a white kimono and hakema pants, his face creased with shock and worry. She could not even question how he knew her name; she was too emotional at the time to react. "Chihiro, what happened?" he asked.
