Chapter 48
Early the next morning, Michael and Ceinwen visited Lady Nakamura and asked if she knew a place called a “suicide forest” in the area. She paled and nodded, then rushed off. A short while later she was back with a map showing an area called “Aokigahara.” It was about an hour’s drive deeper into the mountains. Soon after, several servants appeared carrying a supply of food, water, and some light camping gear. They loaded everything into Michael’s car and Lady Nakamura bowed deeply, wishing them good fortune as they set off.
They were surprised to find that the forest had a specific entry point that wasn’t some remote, isolated spot, but had a gift shop, food, drinks, and a parking lot filled with cars.
“This is getting stranger every minute,” Michael said as he parked.
“I can
