The Library does not smell of paper, nor leather, nor ink. It smells of coffee.
3. The Bottle Ashore
My mother keeps on asking me why I have decided to embark on this journey across the ocean, into the vast unknown beyond the Great Wave. As if asking several times will change the outcome of my response.
4. Departure
My boat came to our shores, and three days have passed since. You know that is the most I could wait. What's important now is that we celebrate together while we can.
5. Sunset Dawn
Dive deep beneath the land of whales, / In the next ocean's blue, / Start anew.
6. The Moon's Secret
Nemy, I have something to show you. Meet me at my family's farm after sunset. -Mara
7. Fairy-Tale Love
She picked up one book after another and wistfully caressed each leather-bound cover. Here she would be the beautiful merchant girl, there she would be the damsel rescued from the clutches of a dragon. And there, there she would be the princess who finds true love by kissing a frog...
8. Aosagibi Watching
This is The Birdwatcher, coming at you live from the banks of the Tama river. As you can see, I stand before a beautiful scenery home to a variety of magnificent specimen. Here's hoping I can catch some on camera for you today.
9. Reading to a God
"Young Boy, You Should Know That Fate Does Not Affect Gods."
The boy flinched and turned his gaze away submissively. "And I do not question that, Almighty Goddess. Still... I would like to try."
10. The Seven
When the Seven are but one, the world's balance will be altered, and our fair kingdom shall fall to ruin amidst the chaos.
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The Timeless Library
FantasyThe Timeless Library gathers stories lost in time, adrift between dreams and reality. It is the Librarian's sole responsibility to turn memories into books and store them on the shelves. But unbeknownst to her, she has a story of her own to tell...