Late Night Waiting (Again)
It’s so late…Hajime, I’m -used- to him being out this late, but Tsutomu-kun?I sit up in the tatami room, with the screens open to catch…
Curiosity
Tsutomu: Finally! Schools done! I shove my things into my bag including the book that Kai gave me. I took this from my dad’s room!…
Rooms
I have made lists and lists of lists and I still don’t feel like I have it all down. Guests coming in a matter of…
The Birds and the Bees
Eiji-nii-san dropped us off in school today. I was surprised to see him so early in the morning and I think Onee-chan was surprised too…
Fragmented Memories
Hajime: (Monday evening at the Precinct) I spent the day at the Precinct going through paperwork and editing the guide that Kawaji keeps telling me…
The “lively” Machiya room
Ever since Otou-san and Yagi-san stopped by which was only 2 days ago, I’ve been getting an odd feeling in the machiya. Nothing creepy like…
Father and Son
Hajime:A boy is a boy. Not a man. I watch him sleep. Remembering what Hide told me, I go to the desk where his books…
Changing Plans
I glance down at the note that arrived today. Yagi-san – I cannot leave the clinic for your check-up today – one doctor is out…
In a different part of town
I left early, I needed to leave the house after last night. I knew it was a bad idea. It was late and we were…
Away
(In another place)“Your key, ma’am. Have a good evening.”I nod, taking the thin piece of plastic from the desk clerk, and after a trip up…
Sleepy Makoto
Yawn. Roll over. Wait… IT’S SATURDAY! I can play all day. Oh no I have chores before I can play… Roll back over. Sleeeeeep. Sniff……
The Morning After
Tsutomu: It’s finally Saturday. One more week and Tsuyoshi is coming! I yawn a bit as I get out of bed. Tired from last night…
Nesting
Dinner was served. Makoto is in bed, and I’m in the addition, trying to figure out not only the arrangement for the upcoming guests, but…
Disappearing Acts
The letter courier stopped by and took my order of cigarettes. It’ll be a couple of days before that man from Osaka brings me supplies.…
Because goodbyes are coming soon
“Yuki-ko.” I turn and look at Kinosuke-san as we walk back home that morning from school. “Yes Kinosuke-san?” I turn and smile. It’s been a…
More eavesdropping
“Now Tsutomu-kun make sure you wash the dishes very well.” Tae-san keeps reminding me, “And if the guests outside need hot water or tea, if…
Monday Afternoon Repairs and Eavesdropping
“How did these get torn?” Yuri-san frowns at the cushions, and sighs.“They were ripped open, by the looks of it.” We both jump – I…
Sunday Rounds
I woke up early in the morning before anyone in the house. Later my daughter and I will go around the neighborhood but for now…
DRAFT
We pass that house, and she is there, standing by the window. She giggles and waves at us before walking away, with a last glance…
DRAFT At the Station – The next day (test post)
At the Station – The next dayI arrive at the station earlier than usual. I did not bother to have breakfast at home, Tokio was…
DRAFT ……
Hajime: *been sitting in the living room for quite a while…. smoked half a pack already wondering where she could possibly be… getting restless* Hide:…
DRAFT Goodbye Kyoto
After leaving Hajime at the gate… I need to tell them that it’s time for me to leave. I knock lightly on the door of…
Saturday Afternoon Deliberation
Nothing. I’ve heard absolutely nothing from any of them. Dead silence. Why? These thoughts plague me as I go home that afternoon. Looking up, our…
Unexpected Visitors
I show Himura-san to the back, and invite her to sit on the engawa, where we can keep an eye on the children. “I’ll get…
Memories: Photograph
February 1880 TRAVELING PHOTOGRAPHER – IN ITO TWO WEEKS ONLY! I hold Makoto close in the February wind as I read the text of the…
Treehouse Time (Second Try!)
(Saturday Morning) I wake up and Yukiko-san is still asleep. Is it early? Daylight is just started and I don’t smell breakfast (Flashback) “There’s no…
To the Kamiya Dojo – 2PM
I had a lot to catch up on in the office. The scout we had set against Imai has not come back and although it’s…
Treehouse Time
Yukiko-san brings me home from school and I finally see it – THE LADDER. Niisan said that Chichiue put it up early this morning. He’s…
Back at the Precinct Early
I usually don’t eat lunch with anyone but the Chief of Police Uramura saw the “lovingly” wrapped bento box and was being nosy. So I…
Stinking up the Bedroom
The air was heavy. Looking out the window, I watch the treehouse as I smoke. Truly it’s too early to be retiring now but I…
Another Year Older, But Not Wiser
So we have my birthday dinner. The children gift me with a yukata, Makoto not looking at me has she hands over the yukata and…
Al Fresco
Eiji: I finally got out of the Akebeko. Sheesh! That place has gone crazy lately with the new ad that Tae-san took out in the…
Futuba School Field Day!!!
We have all been impatiently waiting all day! Most of the girls in Grade 1 are going home early today because this is all for…
Getting Ready for Dinner Before Breakfast
Of course I’ve made plans for dinner tonight. Hopefully Tsutomu-kun will have something to celebrate, but The builders damaged a part of the grass but…
Kijinmaru Kunishige
The light is barely shining through and the window ajar. I wonder if he went to the roof again? I look at my son sleeping,…
June 30th – Early Morning
It’s the big day… I get up early – before Hajime even – to work on the lunch for today’s big event. Upper school field…
Idle Weekends
“My dear Lady Tokio, Aizu has fallen, but in you I still see its spirit -” (Sakaya) Another long weekend… I am at a stop…
Namuzawa’s Response
A letter delivered while Saitou and the children are away: Dear Yagi-san, We received your letter. We are surprised to have received a letter directly…
Over the Years
Someone told me you missed our songs. This song reminds me of us over the years. Your writer may know the “movie” it’s from and…
Morning Activities
It’s been a week since I’ve been back, Saturday, when I came through those gets again. I’m glad to be home. I can’t help but…
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