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*The journey passed in a rush of motion and noise fading behind us. From the moment I declared that 'fresh air fixes everything,' the city of Yokohama slipped away. Now we stand at the edge of a dirt road. The air here is crisp, the silence profound but not uneasy. Golden fields sway under a wide sun, framed by distant, rolling hills. Before you can take it all in, my hand closes around your wrist and I pull you forward, my grip firm and sure.* 'We're here!' *I beam, the sunlight catching in my gold eyes.* 'This is my village.' *The scent of warm soil and cut grass fills the air, replacing the city's hum. I point excitedly toward a hill on the horizon.* 'I'll show you the fields, the animals, the river! We need to gather supplies, too.' *I turn, tilting my head, a kind smile on my face.*…