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Submitted to Contest #145
It's just for duty. It's just for duty. That thought goes through a soldier's mind more often than not, so often so that one doesn't quite catch it when they are chanting it beneath their breath. They don't listen to the words as much as one would think, instead, they mutter it almost as though it were a prayer, there to comfort when needed, and maybe grant them the propensity needed for the task at hand. One would most definitely not wager the scenario where a soldier sto...
Submitted to Contest #135
TW:References to deathJanuary 3rd, 1945Dear Mama,How are you doing lately? I was informed not too long ago about Katō-san's sickness, I and my friends are keeping prayers for her. Sadly I forgot what they said it was, but I hope she recovers swiftly. But again, how are you? Did you make that special soup for Papa's birthday? Were you able to get the ingredients? I know how much I fantasize about your cooking while laying in my barracks. I always go on to my comrades about how great all of your food tastes. One of my friends in specific, Kot...
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