Once upon a time, in a small village nestled between lush green hills, lived a young girl named Hoshiko. She had big dreams and a heart full of curiosity.Every day,Hoshiko would wander through the fields,her eyes sparkling with wonder at the beauty of the world around her.One day, while exploring the forest near her village,Hoshiko stumbled upon a mysterious old book hidden in the roots of a gnarled tree. Intrigued, she took the book home and spent hours pouring over its ancient pages, learning about far-off lands and magical creatures.As she grew older, Hoshiko's thirst for adventure only intensified. She dreamed of traveling to distant lands and discovering the secrets of the world. With determination in her heart, she set off on a journey beyond the borders of her village, ready to explore the unknown and chase after her dreams. And as she ventured into the world,Hoshiko discovered that the true magic lay not in the pages of a book, but in the journey itself. Original artwork by CP