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The Iemoto’s scissors carefully snipped the branch of a bonsai tree sticking out ungainly. After removing that eyesore of a branch, the bonsai tree seemed to become a little more alive.
As a matter of fact, whenever the Iemoto’s wrinkled hands leisurely ‘caressed’ the bonsai tree, the more and more it seemed to come alive.
“Hmm…”
The Iemoto studied the completed bonsai tree with his trademark withdrawn eyes.
“Sir!”
A man steadily but quickly entered the spacious garden before prostrating on the ground.
“Sir, I bring you the report from the front line! The first wave has successfully landed on the peninsula! The second and third waves are currently headed to the destination as well!”
The Iemoto didn’t respond, his attention seemingly still glued to his bonsai tree. It was as if he placed far greater importance on creating a perfectly organized bonsai than waging a war against Koreans.
“…Sir?”
The Iemoto quietly asked, “Can you see it?”
“I’m sorry?” The deliverer of the report, Sugiyama Shinya, asked back. His confused gaze quickly shifted over to the bonsai.
The tree that had received meticulous care and attention for a very long time looked remarkable even in a layman’s eyes.
The Iemoto asked again. “So? How is it?”
“It’s excellent, sir.”
This conversation didn’t seem the most appropriate during the war, but Sugiyama Shinya obediently went along with it.
The Iemoto always...
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