The killer was walking alone, looking up at the sky. It wasn't raining, but the overcast sky was beautiful. Far ahead down the street, two geiko walked, holding *janone. The killer was impatient for the sky to give more, to stop teasing them.
Someone bumped into them while they were looking up. "Oh, I'm so sorry," said a man. "Can you believe all this craziness over some idol? All the streets are blocked off and I'm so far away from where I want to go."
"Can you believe it?" the killer echoed. But they were irritated. Why was this guy standing here talking? They looked up again at the clouds. A fat drop spattered their face.
"Actually, I know a short cut."
"Oh," said the man. "Thank you."
The killer smiled. Things were looking up.
TO BE CONTINUED
*Glossary
Geiko – Female entertainers in Japan skilled in traditional music and dance. Also known as 'geisha.'
Janone - the old traditional waxed Japanese washi paper and silk umbrella. Like a giant version of the one you get in your drinks.
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