Ruth stared in awe at the village around her. She was as giddy as a child. Hirosaki couldn’t help but smile. The villagers bowed to them as they passed. Some of the women nodding their heads at the newcomers behavior. Ruth surprised them by speaking in fluent Japanese not to be so judgemental of others before having a chance to get to know them. The women huffed and went on their way. Hirosaki chuckled. Ruth had no problem shaking up the people around her. Ruth was so distracted by the new sights that she nearly walked past where her husband and stopped. He gently took her shoulder causing her to pause. As she turned to what he wanted to show her, she looked at him confused. It was an empty building. “I thought of the perfect way for you to get out of the house on a regular basis.” Ruth ra
