Epilogue: Footprints in Time Although the portal was closed and the centuries passed, the love of Anna and Takeshi left indelible marks on history. Over the years, the legends of two lovers who defied time became stories whispered around campfires and passed down through the generations. Every spring, when the cherry trees are in bloom, the villagers recalled the story of Anna and Takeshi and how their passion had left an indelible mark on the fabric of time. In the forgotten temple, a white rose appeared year after year, reminding everyone that love, passion, and bravery can transcend even the most insurmountable barriers.