Turning seventeen didn't seem to make things much different. That day was rather boring for Chihiro, except for the miracle that happened. Somehow, the once dead Kohaku River, was found to have some water trickling through it. When Chihiro heard the news, it didn't seem to make sense in her mind, but she had to see it for herself.
When she walked through that old amusement park and looked at the covered river and saw water droplets traveling through its grave, a small smile spread across her face. This overwhelming feeling overcame her heart for a moment, that maybe, just maybe, she could see Haku again. But above that, that he would have a new chance at life. That he would have something to live for.
'Chihiro'
Her head swerved around, but was met with nothing except the soft howling of the wind. Clouds slowly rolled across the sky and the sun showed across the wavering grass upon ground. There was not a person in sight, but Chihiro felt someone there, like someone was standing right there behind her. Chihiro wanted to see who this person was, but for now, she knew it was best if she didn't. Chihiro didn't want to get her hopes up after all, right?
