Broke a molar
last week while eating nori. Nori. Went to my dentist in Gunma. He repaired it in less than 30 minutes and it
cost me ¥2070. Since it wasn’t too far
from where I used to live, I hopped on the electric blue village van for a
quick visit. Four of my former students were on there: Hakura, Ririko, Yoshinosuke and Rin. Was so happy to see them. They’re tenth and twelfth graders now! We chatted a bit, then I let them get back to
their video games and music.
On the ride
up the mountain the sky opened up in a sudden thunderstorm. Up until then, the day had been bright, hot
and humid. The forecast hadn’t even said
there’d be rain. But then, the mountain seems
to have its own weather system. A few
minutes after arriving at the village, it became a light drizzle. As I walked down the hill from the gas
station, a woman jumped out of a white pick-up truck, ran across the street and
held a burgundy colored umbrella at me.
“Please take it.” I was
surprised, but then not. This is how
people are in the village. I miss
that.
June 10,
2020
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