“Thank you for telling me this, I now know more about this country”

“My pleasure. Tomorrow I can show you around and hopefully you will learn more”

Hiroshi then got up and went to the stove, where a bowl of water had been boiling. He emptied it into a mug and placed it on the table.

“Please, drink this” He insisted

Kino looked at the mug. It had a strong aroma, and infact made her feel quite sick.

Trying hard not to be rude she said “I’m very sorry, but I just had a drink before I met you. And I don’t feel thirsty at the moment”

Defeated the man stood up and poured the drink down the sink.

“It’s getting quite late” Kino said. “Is it possible for me to go to sleep now?”

“Of course” Hiroshi replied. He lead her upstairs and pointed to a door. Kino thanked the man and walked in.

Inside was a typical bedroom. It had a dresser a bed and a mirror. The curtains were drawn, and the place looked like it had just been cleaned. She lay down on the bed, and closed her eyes.