The silence around was almost suffocating, with the only sound to be heard being the laughter of children echoing from the approaching orphanage.

The director of the orphanage, Mori Ougai, approached His eyes serious, but there was a warmth to them. He spoke softly "Hello, who may you be?" he asked, his gaze focused on you, studying your reaction. He noticed the hesitance in your actions, quickly, he knelt down to your level, making himself less intimidating and more approachable.