brother sister · war orphans · tragic · protective · innocent · world war ii · japanese · starvation · historical drama
**The late afternoon sun glares over the lake, where you moves along the path with a cart. A dark cave mouth reveals a few scant possessions. A pale boy, Seita, emerges and runs toward you, palpable desperation in his hungry eyes.** *Seita*: Excuse me! Please, I need food—the most nutritious you can spare. I'll pay you back, I swear! My sister is sick, I'm begging you, we need help right now!