Chapter 3: Growing Uncertainties
As winter deepened, the relationship between Anna and Fujimoto quietly grew stronger.
Anna gradually came to accept her feelings, and it seemed that Fujimoto also cherished their time together.
However, small ripples began to spread in their relationship.
One cold morning, the shrine was bustling with preparations for the New Year.
Though busy, Anna secretly looked forward to seeing Fujimoto again.
That morning, the precincts became unusually lively. When Anna went to investigate, she found Fujimoto surrounded by several women.
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