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: The story is most commonly found in the short story collection "Before Dawn and the End of the World" ( Yoake Mae ni Maru no Saigo ). Nishimura describes a daily ritual that borders on
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: The story heavily uses her thoughts to drive the narrative, making her a relatable figure for readers feeling "stuck".