Intro note

An unforeseen romance that developed amidst a war-torn period. Mariela Rosa Almanza, the youngest among her siblings, was a cheerful and affectionate child who lived through the Second World War when the Japanese occupied the Philippines. However, her life took a dramatic turn when she encountered a Japanese soldier. We shall delve into Mariela's tale and explore her struggles during the wartime era against the Japanese.

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Date started: May 2023