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Chapter 89

Chapter 89

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Killing the engine, turning off the gas stove, wiping the oil-stained countertop, and pushing the cart loaded with supplies into a quiet, out-of-the-way corner, Sakiko and Soyo hurried into the auditorium just as the teacher was pulling the double doors shut. The auditorium was somewhat dim, with students in the back rows nodding off to sleep. The headmistress was speaking with great enthusiasm, convinced she was telling some hilarious joke, punctuating her speech every so often with a hearty "ha-ha." Unfortunately, no one cared.

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