BASHOTORI

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Sakura（桜）: cherry tree.

O-Hanami（お花見）: cherry blossom viewing party.

Bashotori（場所取り）: The task of saving a spot in advance before the rest of the group arrives for o-hanami.

As Ashisu Tanto secures a spot for the BEJ research center’s cherry blossom party, the two other members explore the surroundings of the Kyu-Nakagawa river in Eastern Tokyo.

Will Boss manage to stay focused on the flora japonica photo archive?

How will Haru-chan navigate her position as a trained botanist and new recruit?

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