The air was crisp, almost brittle. The colors were a little off too, but that was normal for a new instance. She stretched and took a deep breath, holding it for a beat before releasing it in a loud sigh. Ascension was never easy. She looked up at the cherry blossoms that exploded in turquoise and pink clouds above her head, and shaded her eyes against the cool orb of the sun. She could feel the thin warmth as the sunlight played across her face. This felt familiar, comfortable. She'd been gone and now she was back. It was time for her to say her hellos.

"Sakura Says Hello"

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This is an original piece of art, created and expressed by artist and coder Chris Shrigley, using AI and other image processing tools, collectively called the s0da.ai generative art project.