Stealing the Celestial Path.

Summary

In the Harajuku Wood Cemetery, Bando Sachiko pays her respects to her late husband, Nishibeppu Keiji, amidst a serene yet chilly atmosphere. The cemetery, a temple site, reflects Japan's cultural practices regarding burial and cremation due to space constraints. Despite family traditions, Sachiko chose this location for Keiji, whose loyalty and love for her were his defining traits. As she reminisces, her niece, Bando Aiko, confronts her about her past and the complexities of love and sacrifice, questioning why Sachiko would harm the man who loved her deeply. Their conversation reveals deep emotional turmoil, regret, and the haunting consequences of choices made in the name of ideals.

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