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As the summer heat began to wane, early autumn set in.
September 1st marked the anniversary of her parents’ passing. As she reflected on how, during the first three years, she would break down in tears whenever this day arrived, Min-Ji let out a bittersweet smile. Was it a good thing that time had dulled her emotions, or should she mourn the fact that she was growing indifferent? Min-Ji wondered about it briefly.
The layers of dust in the kendo dojo were as thick as the years that had passed. She visited every year on this day, cleaning the place once a year, but it was impossible to restore it to its former pristine state.
After finishing the rough cleaning, Min-Ji put on the kendo uniform and gear hanging on the wall and picked up a bamboo sword.
The bamboo sword sliced through the air with a woosh, and the hollow reverberation echoed in her chest. She swung to vent the emotions that had dulled over the years. An hour passed before she removed her protective gear, exhaling in deep, heavy breaths. Her face and hair were drenched in sweat.
It almost felt as if she could still hear her father’s stern...
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