I just got emailed an invite to this event next week, organized by the folk who run the great Hitotoki, a site dedicated to short written snapshots of Tokyo (and now also New York & London), generally, but not exclusively, written by foreigners. I had sent them this story about a little girl on a train a while back and not heard anything from them since. I figured that the story didn't really fit in with their usual kind of "Tokyo as bittersweet, peach sunrise train station" style, which was fair enough, the story I had sent was a bit depressing. The invite suggested though, that there was an opportunity for Hitotoki writers to read or perform their stories live. I checked the website, and it seems, that they had published my story, which is quite a nice surprise. Reading it again after 6 months or however long it is, there are a lot of things I would like to have changed before submitting it, but I suppose that that's always the case. I'm not sure I will be able to make it to the event next week though as it falls on the day of me and the missus' anniversary, and some things are more important than non-existent legions of fans. Click the picture below to get to my story on the site:
I think I've read that story of yours before...I think.
Also whats Kochijoji?
Great story!
So did you have the urge to wave back?
Yeah, I posted it here ages ago, only just noticed they had taken it too. Kichijoji is the area of Tokyo I live in. It's great.
Melissa! How's tricks? Yeah, of course, I had the urged to wave back, but actually didn't as I'm an arsehole.
Nice one mate. Wouldn't say your piece was depressing at all.
Was good as always to catch up the other night. Photos coming shortly.
Up for some snowboarding anytime soon?
Mark Sound
Hey Olly,
Apologies for not getting in touch when we published the story. At the time, we were still getting used to editorial responsibilites, and some needed communication fell through the cracks.
Anyway, I'm glad you finally saw the story up on the site.
Chris
Lovely story darling. Really liked it. I suppose she was going for some cancer treatment.I alwways wave - you will too as you get older - it always pleased me as a kid if people waved back. xxx
Hi Olly,
Echoing Chris' comment, apologies for not telling you it went live! It's one of my favorites on the site so thanks again for submitting.
Best,
Craig
Craig/Chris,
Thanks vey much for you kind comments and for publishing the piece at all! Also, once again, very sorry for not being able to make it tonight. Next time!