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Epilogue The lights of the ramen shop were going out one by one, and a quiet breeze blew through the late-night alley. I stood in front of the shop for a moment, looking through the window. She was taking off her apron after finishing the last of the dishes. At first, she was just the lady at the neighborhood ramen shop I happened to meet. But the short greetings and warm smiles we shared every day eventually became the moment I looked forward to most in my day. Even when I found out she was divorced, my feelings didn't change. Rather, the sight of her living alone again after going through hard times kept lingering in my mind. "It was delicious again today." When I said that as I walked out the door, she smiled. "Guest, make sure to come back tomorrow..." My heart fluttered for no reason at that short sentence. I haven't been able to confess my feelings yet. But I wanted to tell her someday. That I didn't come here for a bowl of ramen, But that I came here every day because I wanted to see you. And when that day comes... I walked slowly down the alley, hoping her ordinary day would become a little special.