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Food

Mike prepares this as a sign of love, care and affection for those around him.

Mitsuko Bar

This place symbolizes Eiju's life's work, and it seems to be the embodiment of his legacy.

Mitsuko's Clothes

These items symbolize Mitsuko's classic taste and style, as well as the care she takes in her appearance.

Alcohol

Several characters in the book struggle with addiction to this substance.

Television in Mike's Childhood Home

This appliance took on outsized importance when Mike was growing up because he and his mother used to spend time using it together.

HIV

A main character sometimes struggles to deal with the stresses of living with this virus.

The Bell at the Shrine in Japan

Mike and his father visit this sacred place as Mike's father gets sicker, and Eiju asks Mike to handle this particular item at the place.

Ximena's Wedding

This event symbolizes joy...

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