Year

After spending a whole morning in that gorgeous playground, Euterpe and Alder were as hungry as they could.

We were a bit late for lunch, and the Hong Kong Observatory was correct – it was freezing and raining. We managed to find a small ramen shop in a mall nearby. After settling ourselves on the comfy chairs and made the order, I realized we’d picked the right place.

The television in the restaurant was turned to a Japanese channel.

Naturally I watched. It was showing an outdoor ceremony. A grey-hair man was making a speech. He appeared upset and serious.

In no time I recognized who he was, “Oh my god! This is Emperor Akihito!”

Vivian looked up and said, “Of course! Today is eleventh of March! Time flies. It’s already one year.”

We were both speechless.

悟彼下泉人，喟然傷心肝。