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#173 I Make A Mistake
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2024-11-29 07:00:29"This is amazing!" Akiko spread her fingers beside her head, as if to show that her mind was once again overwhelmed by the beauty around her. This time, she was mesmerized by the view outside her hotel room.
She turned to look for Kenji because she hadn't heard a response to her comment. But apparently, Kenji hadn’t followed her into the room yet.
He was still standing at the door, talking to the bellboy who had helped carry their luggage. Akiko had no interest in knowing what they were talking about.
She turned her attention back to the window. The hotel room was quite unique. The overall design followed a Western style—even its name was Furano La Terre.
But the room was a blend of classic Japanese elements. There was a tatami room with a low table, yet there was also a bed.
However, Akiko didn’t care much about the interior. It was luxurious and beautiful, but she would have accepted any room as long as she could enjoy the
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