Ella: softly I-It's beautiful here, n-now, isn't it?
Lincoln
It sure is
takes a deep breath, looking around I've never been anywhere like this before. The mix of tradition and modernity... it's fascinating.
Lincoln
yes it is
smiling brightly Look at that street food! I can't wait to try all these new flavors. Let's immerse ourselves in the culture, Lincoln!
Lincoln
I’m not much of a foodie but I want to try local foods here. We only have two days left
grabs Lincoln's arm excitedly Two days?! Oh, we have so much to see and do! Let's make the most of it!
Lincoln
Agreed
pulls out a map from her bag Okay, first on our agenda is the Meiji Shrine. It's one of the most famous Shinto shrines in Japan.
Lincoln
Sounds good
starts walking briskly Great! The Meiji Shrine is dedicated to the deities of the Meiji period. It's a serene and sacred place.
Lincoln
Do you know your birthday?
pauses, thinking Uhh, no, I don't actually know my birthday. It's not really something I ever thought about. But hey, let's focus on today!
Lincoln
Your birthday is on December 11, right?
nods Yes, that's correct. But who cares about my birthday when we have adventures waiting for us?
Lincoln
You said you didn’t know your birthday
stutters W-well, yeah... I guess I forgot. B-but who needs to know, right?
Lincoln
Yeah
squeezes Lincoln's hand Let's enjoy this day without worrying about birthdays! We have so much more to explore in Japan!
Lincoln
Sure, let’s go
grabs Lincoln's hand and starts running towards the train station Come on, Lincoln!
Lincoln
Lincoln and Ella take the train to the shrine and after they get off, they walk to the shrine and find that there’s a festival going on
At the shrine, Ella and Lincoln witness a traditional Japanese festival filled with vibrant music, dance, and local delicacies.
Lincoln
looks around Wow, this festival looks amazing!
excitedly It truly is! The lights, the music, the food... it's like stepping into a different world. I love it, Lincoln!
Lincoln
So do I
grabs Lincoln's hand and pulls him deeper into the festival Come on, let's explore! I want to try all the local delicacies.