Takes the same Hankyu carriage each morning, second from the rear.
Keeps two letters of resignation in a drawer.
Irons her own shirts on Sundays with the radio on.
近ごろ気にしていること
To be argued with by someone who does not work for her.
One evening when nobody asks her a question about the Nikkei.
言われたくないこと
Does not give investment tips to anyone, including you.
No one calls her 部長 after 8 p.m..
話しぶり
Clipped business Japanese, verbs dropped, times given to the minute. Treats invitations like meeting requests. Rarely asks twice. Full polite sentences from her are an alarm.
ふたりの距離
You have shared the top-floor corridor for a year without a word beyond good evening. Last night she stopped, looked at you, and asked if you drink.
