Bookmark Part 2The setting sun was streaming in through the window, and the campus below was tinted a beautiful sunset color. I had been concentrating so…Oct 1Oct 1
Kawasemi Sensei Part 2Climbed up to the fifth floor in the E1 building right next to the archives. At the elevator hall, I checked the floor map. Professor…Jul 26Jul 26
Kawasemi Sensei Part 1The cherry trees on campus are now completely covered with green leaves, and soon it will be a beautiful green season. There were many…Jun 21Jun 21
Setchan Part 2Through the university office, the student ID card returned safely to Haruko. Sometime later, I received a call from her saying that she…May 25May 25
Setchan Part 1I was walking briskly downhill from the university to the station. I noticed a few cherry petals on my new shoulder bag. The cherry…Apr 22Apr 22
Album“I’m home.” I unlocked the door to my apartment and turned on the light. I said “I’m home” again to the small potted cactus on the shoe…Mar 15Mar 15
GlovesEarly in the morning, still dimly lit, I went to the mailbox to pick up the newspaper. My breath was white and the plants in the planter…Feb 10Feb 10
A Little PrayerNew Year’s Day morning. I got up a little earlier than usual and walked down the hill in front of our house. My three-year-old son was…Jan 29Jan 29
CharmDuring the busy evening hours, I boarded a yellow subway train at Sakae-machi station.Jan 16Jan 16