Manners
how could someone so much older than me have exactly the same thought as I did?
Ali R.
The Job Interview
His face looked tired, calm, and peaceful.
Dinner in Gangnam-gu
I suggest L’Air de Panache for its subtle grace.
The Last Stop
There was only him, the work, and Sheila on 7.
A Story on the Train
“Hello? … Mulyono! … Hello? … Answer, damn it—answer!”
Ikue The Story Teller
Everyone says it’s “in the blood,” not just a talent. That’s why the house has rooms for all kinds of art.
Dinner with the President
“Well, Doc, the President ordered food for me. He asked if I liked steak, and I said I love steak. You know, Doc, I love all food.”
Technician
If a skilled surgeon is defined by his scalpel, my father was defined by his test pen.