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“Tomorrow’s the big day”, she thought. It almost seemed like yesterday when she and Kensaku had first met. And after just 3 short years now, they were about to begin their lifelong journey together! So It actually came as no surprise this morning when her over-zealous father had announced plans for a photoshoot today; After all, his only daughter would soon be living on the other side of Japan. Mother had even arranged for Saito sensei, a professional kimono dresser, to come over first thing and help with the process of putting on the elaborate wedding kimono. And now, here she was, sharing one last memory with her parents in the warmth of the afternoon autumn sun. “Pose this way.” “Turn to the right a bit.” “Turn back to the left.” “Look down just a little”… She smiled and knew she would forever cherish this special moment. For when father stopped to change his camera battery, briefly pausing the informal dress rehearsal, she heard the serenade of a songbird and looked up...