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"I'm going to the Kisarazu Outlet!"

The M store at the Kaihin Makuhari Outlet was my favorite.

I had been visiting it for over 15 years.

This year, in August, it was set to close down. In July, I went to the M store to express my gratitude to Ms. N, who was in charge of my

section. Knowing it would be our last meeting, I brought her favorite apple pie, feeling a touch of sadness.

She told me she would be working at a sister store in the Kisarazu Outlet from September. She passionately asked if I could possibly visit

her there, saying there are delicious foods to try. "Why not come with the idea of a one-day mini trip?"

"Is the food really that good?" I found myself gradually getting drawn into her pace.

She mentioned she was born and raised in Kisarazu.

Feeling that this was some sort of fate, I promised her that I would visit Kisarazu in September.

True to her word, she mailed me her work schedule and other information.

I have some questions for her, so I decided to take a drive to Kisarazu today!

Maybe I'll also ask about Futtsu city.

I'm torn between visiting the Miura Peninsula or the Boso Peninsula...

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