Empathy Amid Destruction

Write a story about a U.S. soldier who, amid the chaos of Pearl Harbor, forms an unexpected connection with a Japanese soldier.

This prompt encourages exploration of empathy and human connection in the midst of war and destruction. It invites the writer to dig deeper into the complexities of war from multiple perspectives. To make it more challenging, try to illustrate both the similarities and differences in their viewpoints and experiences, and discuss how their bond impacts their views on war.