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the inn, the brothel, and the star-crossed bridge

the inn is situated next to the town's famous bridge.
the bridge of east wind.
certainly not the most fortunate name.

across the road from the inn is something that is even more famous than the bridge.
the scarlet fairy brothel.

this is certainly not the best place to open your inn.
especially if you are a young, innocent maiden.

but she is not just any young, innocent maiden.
she happens to be the owner of the brothel too.

she is very much respected in this town.
but the brothel is despised in equal measure.

of course there is a reason behind such a strange situation.
but that is not the only strange occurrence there.

he patrons the scarlet fairy every 28th day of the month.
he will spend two to four hours every time.

coming out half drunk, he would walk across to the inn.
and spend the night there. every time.

no one knows who he is. except her.
no one understands his action. not even her.

naturally there is a reason behind his action.
but the greater mystery is the star-crossed fate of these two.

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