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Mark Kennedy's avatar

I need my own Kikuchi-san. Seriously, thanks for explaining what's currently going on in America! Now it makes sense.

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Chris Mehl's avatar

That’s brilliant!

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neena maiya's avatar

Truly, wonderfully told, Jack.

I love the way you've blended old style storytelling, ancient beliefs with modern life.

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Jack Krown's avatar

Thank you! Maybe that’s one thing I like about Japanese. They don’t let go of ancient whisperings, even in a world rapidly spinning ahead.

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Oleg Kagan's avatar

So entertaining and educational, even! I'm afraid I recently cut my nails at night and have been feeling the effects of what haunts me. Now I know the reason! (Two thumbs tucked!)

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Jack Krown's avatar

And I whistle and hum tunes 24/7!! Thanks for reading!

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Brad Van Arnum's avatar

Wow, they came so, so close to following the instructions exactly. If only Josh had eaten both, maybe we would've been spared Trump, haha. Anyway, I loved this, great story, Jack!

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Jack Krown's avatar

I never thought that Josh could have eaten both. Hah!! Thanks for reading!

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Debbie | Behind Shoji Doors's avatar

This was so great!

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Jack Krown's avatar

Glad you liked it!

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Stewart Dorward's avatar

What rings most true is that the boys are being constantly surveilled by the whole village and they have no idea.

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Stewart Dorward's avatar

I want ‘Underestimated’ as my epitaph

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Jack Krown's avatar

Ah you got that! It was buzzing around in the back of my mind as I wrote…that feeling of being surveilled, managed, underestimated. The critics and whisperers who know what’s best.

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Stewart Dorward's avatar

Each story is better than the last and this is no exception. Well done.

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