Subduction
Todd A. Shimoda
Of course he did, and of course she would tell me his story. “Hello, Mother. This is Mitsuko,” Aki said, realizing that he didn''t know her last name. Satomi Ishikawa didn''t say a word as she glanced at Mitsuko, then re- turned to glaring at her son. “Is something wrong?” he asked her. She walked away from the building a few steps and stopped, her back to them. Aki said to Mitsuko, “I''ll be right back.” Mitsuko said, “I should go anyway.” “No, please stay.” “Maybe next time.” “Next time?