Hey minna—I'm not sure if I'm allowed to do this, but I decided to put up a preview for the next chapter. I don't have it completely written out yet, but I'll work on it. ^^;; Anyways, I replaced chapter six *which used to be a note* with the real chapter six story, but they wouldn't post it so I figured maybe I need to post a new chapter too...but since it's not finished yet, I'll give you a very short preview:



"Kaa-san..." Shingo stopped, unable to finish his sentence as he caught sight of the woman next to him. "Come on kaa-san, I see it now, right ahead!" And he broke into a sprint, unable to stay next to the distant stranger who had been taking the place of his usually warm and loving mother more frequently as of late.

Ikuko walked slowly behind him, catching up to him a couple of minutes later. She looked up at the shop.

"What a strange name—For Her."

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