"I really missed you…I was yelling in my heart, 'Shizuku, Shizuku' and I could not believe it when after I finished yelling, Shizuku's face actually appeared outside her window . It is too miraculous"

Shizuku puts her head down on Seiji's back. "I missed you very much too…this feels like a dream."

They speed through the yet awakened city. Shizuku inquires about Italy. Seiji responds that it was not what he unexpected but he will continue to work hard nonetheless. "It is almost sunrise," He peddles faster…they approach an uphill…it is too difficult….

"Let me get off first" says Shizuku.

"No, I must climb this hill with you," said a determined Seiji.

"No.." says Shizuku, she gets off. "I don't want to be your baggage. Don't underestimate me, I also want to be useful too."

"I understand…thank you"

Shizuku helps Seiji push the bike up. They reach the top of the hill together and they continue the path.

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