A hospital in another time
(Misao) “I have a man down! Heart attack!” I yell. Nurses and medics rush out to the carriage, which is now something called a “sportscar”.…
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I’m swaying… there’s rattling. Men shouting, about blood, about my heart…. but I start to feel apart from it. It’s an empty void… no hallway…
Night of the Party
(Misao) We’re getting what must be the third or fourth lecture about how the food will be eaten by the guests with their fingers while…
Chief Toshio: Update Wednesday Mid-day
Chief Toshio:I’ve gather the forces. We’re going in tonight. We’re going to turn that place upside down – that “customs business” near Nijo castle. I…
On Ice
So… I’m dressed like a bride. Meant for the son of the cruel woman. Who was the one, then, that kidnapped me? It seems now…
A Man Who Takes What He Wants!
(Kato) As we head out to Mother’s estate Wednesday afternoon, I point out various developments in Osaka to Miyagawa-san. A leather goods factory that I’ve…
Making Maps and Plans – Early Weds
As I thought… Saitou doesn’t even try to share the futon with me. I wish he’d rest, but after having to leave Hide-san in her…
Preparations (Weds AM)
Wednesday – Preparations The bath is different. It’s been stocked with new items – oils, soaps… expensive ones, imported ones. “What are these for?” I…
Suffering in the Garden
With the ruse that the weasel played with the obaa-san, we had to share a futon. Obviously I stayed far away from her as possible…
Scouting out Suita
From the castle ruins, it’s back across the Yodo river, through more of the newly-developing parts of Osaka… and then we approach a smaller river,…
A Man of Focus and Vision! (Tues Evening)
My carriage is at the train station and Jun-kun leads my good friend, Miyagawa Kichirou, to me. For him, I will take the time to…
Preparations for Wednesday
When I got back at dinner time, the weasel was nowhere to be found. I figured maybe she went around town to kill the time?…
At the Market
Ninja learn to be invisible. Unremarkable. Those who are -beautiful-, like Okon-san, don’t always get to melt into the background, and act as something else…
Osaka Police HQ – Afternoon to Early Evening
It’s mid-afternoon by the time I got to speak to Chief Kanemoto. He was detained apparently by several high profile meetings. I sat there trying…
In the Dirt (Tuesday Afternoon)
I’ve cleaned and cleaned. I didn’t like the cookies Midori-san brought and it’s no -fair- that Tsutomu-kun didn’t tell me when she was here! And…
Osaka Castle Tea Stand
“Ah, so how is dear Okina-san these days?” the proprietress asks, a bit wistfully. “As strong as ever – he won’t ever really retire,” I…
Misao on the Docks (Tuesday AM)
“Hello, I’m looking for Sugita Kazuhiro,” I ask. I keep getting pointed part of the way there, but not all of the way. I marvel…
Planning for Osaka
I ended up stopping by the precinct early that morning. I wanted Saya to research this man Kato, to find out what kinds of dealings…
Fortune Favors the Bold! (Tues AM, Osaka)
Now that was a great meeting… my efforts at kissing up to the British in Hong Kong will open more markets to us. The little…
In Dreams
In the hallway again… I don’t want to be here I don’t. The door is glass, and there’s some English words on them, but I…
Keep Looking – Monday Night
Getting back from Toshio’s office, he’s assured me that all ports and docks are being watched from here to Osaka. By now I’m sure whoever…
A Gift
(Midori) On Monday, in the morning, I heard that both Makoto-chan and Tsutomu-kun were out of school. By afternoon, news went around that it was…
A Moment of Worry
Ai-chan is a good baby, I think to myself as I change her diaper. She just looks up at me as I try to get…
Osaka Harbor – Near Midnight, Monday
(Kato Hayato) “Welcome back, sir, and so early!” I nod my head at Uchiyama Jun. He’s turned out to be a mostly decent assistant. Willing…
The Yado River – Monday Afternoon
It’s taken about an hour for us to get here … past where three rivers come together to form the Yado, and a few ferry…
Monday at Myokian Temple
(Jo Takao, a teamster) Dammit! And here I thought I’d really come out ahead! An easy trip with -people-… well the one guy complained the…
Chief Toshio: Monday Morning Update
Toshio: I will say that anytime Fujita-kun appears something interesting happens in Kyoto. It’s not even been a week since the prostitution ring with Tanaka…
Tuesday Morning – Dressing the Part
(Kichisaburo) I turn around, slowly. “So, what do you think?” Asato-san claps her hands like a child, her eyes bright. “Oh, Souji, it’s just perfect!”…
Hours before Dawn
In the end I ended up staying at the Yagi estate. I actually never had slept in a room here as I lived in the…
Kyoto Prefectural Police – Dead ends?
Like a dog I shake my head to rid it of the rain outside. The front desk just stares at me. He’s seen me before,…
Monday in a new place
(Asato) It was a long trip, and it’s now mid-day Monday. I’m exhausted. “I thought we’d be at the main house,” Souji complains. “Oh, but…
Welcome to the Aoiya, Kyoto’s Favorite Place!
(Yuunosuke) It’s the time between lunch and dinner, so it’s not busy at the Aoiya. It’s a famous place – but just far away enough…
Shimogyo Ward
As I gallop to Shimogyo ward, I can’t help but think about what Hanako-san said, that perhaps it’s someone in Aizu. Maybe even Tokio. Is…
At the Yagi Estate
I forgo going to the Kyoto Police Headquarters and instead head straight to Mibu. I want to see what the brothers know… -If- they know…
First Class
After a quick round to Kobayashi’s clinic, I was able to get a drawing of this Sato Nana. It’s probably not her real name but…
At the Yagi House
The telegram came after lunch. It had been a few good days – the chaos returned as the children did, but Tamesaburou seemed really relaxed…
Tokyo Investigations
I get back to the Precinct having procured the horse I’ve been using for the rest of the day. The house secure, I send men…
Sunday Dawns in Kyoto
Report at Shimagyo Ward Police Station, Kyoto Sunday Morning A young couple, Nakao Masaru and Nakao Etsuko, arrived this morning to claim that they had…
Waking up Sunday Morning
(Makoto) I stretch out and it’s still nice and early. Since it’s warm, Hahaue said we could do a lot of gardening today – some…
Late Saturday Night, Tokyo Central Station
(Asato) “Oh god, what did you do?” I whispher at him, furiously. Bringing me a bloody woman… she’s alive, at least. “My dear… I do…
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