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[Extra Chapter 8: Trust Me and Take My Hand] [TW: Abuse] A green-haired girl with flowers on her hair sat under the tree, alone, in the Ritsurin Forest. The only clothing she had was this red kimono she picked up from the trash, and some clothes that her parents gave her. Kinato Mari was an orphan who lived like this for a few years, until her teenage years. She lived in Ritsurin, where there were leaves falling. She used to beg for food and water, and barely anyone gave her anything. Okana Mari was her younger sister, who was also an orphan. They both had a home together, and their parents used to pay for it. Luckily, the Mari Family has permanently bought the house, so the expenses are the least of their worries. They both begged for food on the sidewalks. Kinato was mute, and Okana used to beg for her. Surprisingly, there were kind people, but some people assaulted them and spit at them. “Living like this is so hard…” Okana cried, while wiping her tears with dirty clothes. Kinato co...