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The introduction of Takumi Mukai, a hitchhiker they meet, provides Futaba with a moment of reflection regarding her own turbulent familial dynamics. Through Takumi’s experiences, Futaba gains perspective on the significance of seizing moments of joy while navigating her unfortunate fate.
The Search for Identity and Belonging
The narrative takes a heart-wrenching turn as secrets from the past emerge. Futaba reveals to Azumi that she is not her biological mother, and the woman who gave birth to her is, in fact, Kimie Sakamaki, the woman who provides them with a spider crab every year—a representation of familial ties that has always existed in their lives.