Toby 🔱
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@Ravenismeee What are you going to do if I say I'm not fine?
Literally nothing, that's what.
It's just easier to say you're fine and move along.
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Me: riding the Shinkansen quietly
This is so peaceful.
Old Japanese woman beside me: You are sitting in my son's energy.
Me: I'm sorry?
Old woman: His spirit likes window seats.
Me: Is your son—
Old woman: Alive. Just dramatic.
Me: Oh.
She opens a bag and hands me an orange.
Old woman: Eat.
Me: Thank you?
Old woman: You look calcium deficient.
Me: That's an insane thing to say to a stranger.
Old woman: I raised three boys. I can tell.
pause
Train becomes completely silent.
Old woman suddenly points across aisle.
Old woman: That man is lying.
Me: About what.
Old woman: Everything.
Me: You don't even know him.
Old woman: His shoes are too shiny. Never trust shiny shoes on a Tuesday.
Me: It's Friday.
Old woman slowly turns toward me.
Old woman: For you.
silence
Conductor walks past and bows to her specifically.
Me: Why did the conductor bow extra low.
Old woman casually sipping tea: I used to own him.
Me: WHAT DOES THAT MEAN.
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