Stealing the Celestial Path.

Summary

In a moonlit cemetery, Bando Sachiko pays tribute to her deceased husband, Nishibeppu Keiji, by pouring his favorite sake at his tombstone. Pei Zi Yun, who has been watching, suddenly kills Sachiko, leaving her body on the tombstone. He then walks away with Bando Aiko, discussing how Sachiko's death will be reported as an accident. Pei expresses his belief in prioritizing family over sacrifice, while Aiko reflects on the differences between the strong and the weak in society. After returning home, Aiko finds her grandfather, Koji Bando, distressed by Sachiko's death but reassured by doctors. The narrative explores themes of love, sacrifice, and familial duty.

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