The Nihongo Papers – Chapter 5

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The Nihongo Papers

Chapter 5
By Naomi Hirahara

Carlos Yamashita knew that the old man was practically blind to begin with, but since the three of them had arrived in California, Bisabuelo’s sight had worsened. He still stayed alone in the neighboring hotel room, which was more than fine with Carlos. As soon as Bisabuelo awakened in the morning, however, he would call Carlos and his father’s room. Usually Father had left for work already, so it would be up to Carlos to answer the phone by the first ring. If he waited until the second, or ay dios mio, the third ring, Carlos would have to sit through an hour’s worth of scolding. You must learn the Shishido way, Bisabuelo would say in Spanish, going back and forth in his wheelchair. The Shishido way is to be prompt, even early. You must do everything properly, absolutely chanto.

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The Nihongo Papers – Chapter 5

The Nihongo Papers