Only girl in the village?  They are going to close the line when she graduates.  Therefore we can surmise there aren&#x27;t any other younger girls.  So much for having a social life.  There are parts of Japan where children just aren&#x27;t around anymore.  Towns are becoming extended retirement homes.  That&#x27;s the truly depressing side of this story.<p>At least this is happening today, when the few remaining kids in such situations can connect via technology.