I’ve written a few love letters this year, haven’t I? It’s a shame I can only share them with you digitally. Then again, imagine receiving a handwritten review in the mail! Ridiculous enough to prevent me from attempting, but romantic enough to entertain the idea. The reason I’m before you today is that a month … Continue reading "FRAGMENTS OF MY TRANSPARENT MIND — A LOVE LETTER TO HAYAKAWA NOJIKO AND ALL THAT IS ASKEW"
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