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Waterwalker #2

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The Intersection of My Sister's Death and My Birth My sister, Mayumi, just two and a half, was unusually talkative, likely influenced by our older brother, Ken-ichi, who was two years her senior. She'd gently stroke my mother's pregnant belly, saying, "Hey, come out soon," as if eagerly awaiting my arrival. With a four-year-old and a two-year-old to care for, my mother's pregnancy slowed her movements in those final weeks. On the early afternoon of August 5, 1951, Mayumi was alone outside our front door. Ken-ichi had gone elsewhere. My sister, Mayumi, just two and a half, was unusually talkative, likely influenced by our older brother, Ken-ichi, who was two years her senior. She'd gently stroke my mother's pregnant belly, saying, "Hey, come out soon," as if eagerly awaiting my arrival. With a four-year-old and a two-year-old to care for, my mother's pregnancy slowed her movements in those final weeks. On the early afternoon...
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Water-walker #1

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This novel is a largely faithful autobiography. While the 'I' in the story is Tomio Nagasaka, all other character and organizational names are pseudonyms. Given that the author is 73 in 2024 and recounting my life, the novel is quite extensive. It includes some of my more embarrassing moments and experiences. However, as the saying goes, 'A person's misfortune tastes like honey.' I hope you find it enjoyable, even humorous, thus feeling not too lengthy. ==================================== The title of this novel, 'Water-walker,' comes from a term used to describe Rachel, a determined newspaper reporter in the 2008 film, 'Nothing but the Truth.' In the film, after an attempted presidential assassination, the U.S. administration blames Venezuela, ignoring CIA reports that disprove the conspiracy. Rachel, having obtained this suppressed CIA information, publishes an article exposing the truth. Despite intense pressure, including threats to her...
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