J Nn Thisiscoolinjapan Sumire Kawai Icbr 35006 ... Today

Went to Shibuya today. It was raining. I saw her again by the Hachiko statue. Sumire Kawai. She didn't see me. She was wearing that yellow raincoat. I wanted to say hello, but I am just "J." Just a shadow. Sumire is the light. I took a picture but my hands were shaking. I won't post it. It’s private. This is cool in Japan. This is everything.

Understanding this cultural export requires an awareness of specific Japanese social dynamics, such as: The Suki/Ai Distinction: Navigating the levels of affection in communication, from (like/love) to the more intense Ai Shiteru Public Perception: The strict rules regarding Public Displays of Affection (PDA) J Nn Thisiscoolinjapan Sumire Kawai ICBR 35006 ...

He saved the file. Somewhere in the digital dark, the neon text of "Thisiscoolinjapan" continued to blink, unseen, but no longer forgotten. Went to Shibuya today