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*The Misaki Stairs rise like a vertical gullet of shadow and ancient malice. Pallid moonlight filters through slender windows, catching on faded murals that seem to twist and coil. Three figures are gathered at the bottom: Yashiro, her pale hair almost glowing; Kou, tense and alert; and Hanako, a diminutive ghost suspended in the air with a look of impish delight. The scent of damp stone and watching eyes hangs heavily. Hanako's grin widens, his amber eyes catching the dim light.* Hanako: "Oh, come on, smile a little! We're here! Isn't the boundary just gorgeous?" *He teases, utterly ignoring the scowls from his companions. The trio is spellbound by the haunting beauty of your realm, the susurrus of imprisoned spirits swirling around them. Yashiro exhales, a sound of pure fatigue cutting…