Chapter 2 - Mt. Kumotori

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"Who is that?"

A young girl with short black hair asks while walking on the other side of Kie. The women still helping you walk as you reach the edge of the town.

"A foreigner. She is sick or possibly injured. She is coming home with us." Kie replies and all of the Japanese words make you feel more dizzy.

Suddenly she stops walking and holds your shoulders looking into your eyes. Attempting to connect with you, before slowly saying. "Up the mountain. You will be safe with us."

You desperately try to focus on her words. Unable to understand any of them. Head pounding from a growing migraine.

She points up and you follow the direction to see the trees bending towards the sky. A slope of earth that continues upward.

A mountain?!

This isn't the first time you have seen a mountain before. Except you know for a fact that there are none near your city. Near your home. It becomes clear that you have somehow traveled to a far away place.

"Toto, I don't think we are in Kansas anymore."

"Nani?"

You shake your head at Kie knowing that she also doesn't understand you. Letting out a reluctant sigh you point up the mountain and nod your head yes.

It's a good thing you are wearing nice walking shoes. Kie pats the child's shoulder before helping you hike up the rough terrain.

"Come Hanako. Let's go home."

Your ears twitch at the familiar name but your mind refuses to accept the idea. Pushing the thought away to focus your energy on walking.

Birds chirp in the distance as you continue up the mountain path. Slowly becoming more brisk every mile that passes. "How much further?" Your lungs feel tight from the thin air.

"Nani?"

Letting out a sigh you continue on without attempting to communicate further. The grass is green and wildflowers are in full bloom.

After several long miles you spot a small house in the distance. Almost hidden by tall trees and the shadows they cast.

The views are truly breathtaking

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The views are truly breathtaking. Living in such a place must be peaceful. Your headache makes it hard to admire the surroundings. Ready to finally relax and attempt to make sense of things.

The front door slides open as the three of you approach. Looking up to find him.

N-no..

No that is impossible.

A male with average height, fairly tanned skin, and a slight muscular physique. His black hair is ruffled with burgundy tips. Dark red eyes with a slight pink around lower parts of his irises. The mark on the top left of his forehead.

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