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Chieko’s sadness – extract from The Old Capital

By TF | Published: November 11, 2009
Takichiro was drinking festival sake with a guest in the back room. He was not so much drinking as keeping him company. Shige was up and down waiting on them. “I’m home,” Chieko said. “You’re early.” Shige looked at her daughter. Chieko greeted her father’s guest. “Mother, I’m sorry I was too late to help out here.” “That’s all [...]
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