“She had gone quite a distance. He had to backtrack a significant way, stopping to call out every few paces. When at last he found Yorda, the sight of her slender frame sent a stab of pain through Ico's chest… — Miyuki Miyabe Copy Share Image
“He thrust his hands into the pool, his fingers brushing the soft skin of her cheek. He grasped at her, clawing with his fingers… — Miyuki Miyabe Copy Share Image
“There was love here, the voice said again. But whose love? Ico wondered. He had assumed Ozuma had been talking about the queen and… — Miyuki Miyabe Copy Share Image
“The girl turned to him and to his surprise, she smiled faintly. 'She's beautiful'.” — Miyuki Miyabe Copy Share Image
“But the boy was there, and he was looking at her. That was when Yorda understood what was drawing out her memories of the… — Miyuki Miyabe Copy Share Image
“Only the very top of the arched ceiling remained in shadow, as though some dark creature lurked there, devouring all light that strayed too… — Miyuki Miyabe Copy Share Image
“Ico ran back to the windmill, growing increasily nervous with each moment Yorda was out of his sight. He didn't want to think what… — Miyuki Miyabe Copy Share Image
“Yorda turned away from the shadow-creature just as its claws were about to close on her shoulders. Her eyes met Ico's, then fell to… — Miyuki Miyabe Copy Share Image
“But the boy protected Yorda from the shadows-that-walk-alone. He took her hand, defended her, swung his thin arm, and fought with his tiny frame,… — Miyuki Miyabe Copy Share Image
“There's a point to all the mistakes, the comebacks, the rethinking, the living--the living for all you're worth. There's a point to finding our… — Miyuki Miyabe Copy Share Image
“It was all right to be sad. It was all right to lament. It was all right to feel anger. But [is] not all… — Miyuki Miyabe Copy Share Image
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