Shiori turns back toward the house. The sun has dipped behind the mountain, and the shadows are long. The stone fox seems to tilt its head.
: The rural backdrop isn't just scenery; it’s a narrative device that emphasizes Shiori's lack of a support system outside her home. Rural Homecoming 2 - Shiori
Growing up in the countryside, Shiori had always been surrounded by nature. She had spent countless hours exploring the woods, playing in the streams, and helping her grandmother tend to their family's garden. But as she grew older, the demands of city life had taken over, and she had lost touch with the land and her own heritage. Shiori turns back toward the house
