Establishing Connections
Fireflies: The Man From Nowhere SequelEstablishing Connections
“Taa daa… here you go,” she announced, waving a box in front of him.
“What is this?”
“A phone. A smart phone. Something basic, so you won’t have to worry about not knowing how to use it.”
He raised his eyebrows at her presumption that he was a technical-invalid.
“You didn’t ‘borrow’ this from any shop, did you?” He .
“Ahjussi. I’ve repented. I worked and saved up for it,” she protested. “You really hurt me, you know.”
“Aahh..your pedicure services,” he again, remembering her childhood dream of operating a pedicure parlour.
She smiled at his words. He remembered.
“Ani. Cashier at the university convenience store, actually.”
He smiled and opened the box.
“Komawo.”
“Komawo? Chincha?”
She was shocked that he did not put a fuss about accepting her gift.
“What? Don’t you think I know my manners? I can say thank you if anyone gives me something, you know.”
“Sugoi!” she said happily.
“That’s Japanese.”
“Ara..I’m picking it up.”
He smiled
“What? You know Japanese too?” She asked incredulously. Is there anything my Ahjussi does not know, she thought in admiration.
“Perhaps.”
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