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"That's the night I see a ghost." And a smile explodes, as purely as only a smile can, from the recesses of my mouth. I was quite sure so far that I'm going to not call this book his best once I'm done reading it. But I like it in life when my opinions have changed. A dour opinion turned to that of a marvel. I love such moments in life. They are so spontaneous, so full of joie de vivre. And this is why I love reading

He took up the jido. 'This one is a sprite. A symbol of eternal youth. Did I tell you about it when I bought it?'
'No.'
'Tanizaki, the girl who was in the office. When I bought it I had her put it on. She was charming. A great surprise.'
Kikuko put the mask to her face. 'Do you tie it behind?'
No doubt, deep behind the eyes of the mask, Kikuko's eyes were fixed on him.
'It has no expression unless you move it.'

"Shingo could not look at Kikuko as she moved the glowing young mask this way and that. She had a small face, and the tip of her chin was almost hidden behind the mask. Tears were flowing from the scarcely visible chin down over her throat. They flowed on, drawing two lines, then three. 'Kikuko', said Shingo, 'You though if you were to leave Shuichi you might give tea lessons, and that's why you..."