This is a true story that actually happened to me. Back then, I was living a lazy, aimless life as a college student in Chiba, but after a friend gave me a ride on his moped, I became completely obsessed with motorcycles. I saved up money from my part-time job and bought my own bike, and I had so mu…
Ever since I retired, hiking has been my main hobby. Not hardcore mountaineering with heavy gear tackling famous peaks, but what you’d call light hiking. Even at that level, you truly realize how wond…
This happened when I was in high school, and even now, it casts a shadow over my life. That is the story I am about to tell. Winter, ten years ago. Right when the whole country was in turmoil over the…
On my way home from work one day, I ended up witnessing a suicide scene. I think it was past eleven at night on a deserted street. I was walking back to my apartment after a typical late shift, having…
As soon as I entered high school, I became the target of severe bullying. Eventually, a boy who was supposed to be my friend turned violent toward me, leaving me with no choice but to drop out. But my…