Feb 01, 2026
To:Jen_F
yep. Kaho arrived at Nikko basically against her will, but after her breaking, after the calmness of nature, of ikebana, and her time with others including Shuhei, she’s allowing herself to mend. her journey is subtle. it’s about self acceptance, grieving what she’s done to herself, finding how to engage with others after years of catatonic isolation, and finding some manner of peace. it’s subtle, and gradual, but I loved writing it. I didn’t want her growth to only be tied to Shuhei.