There are many extremely hot days in row this summer, and TV weather forecasts call for refraining from going out during the day time.
On such a hot sunny day, a foreign couple was wandering around the intersection. I parked my car, walked up to them, and said, "If you're in trouble, I can help."
They seemed surprised that I suddenly spoke in English. But they were relieved, as if the Savior had appeared in front of them, and said to me,
"I'm looking for a taxi, but it doesn't seem to come."
"No, it's impossible to wait for a taxi here. Where do you want to go?"
"I'd like to go to the boarding point for the Hozu River Boat Ride."
"My car is small, but if you don't mind, I'll give you a ride there."
"You are very kind. Thank you for your kind words."
"Follow me, but please wait while I move my stuff to make room for two."
From there it was only a 10 minute drive to the boat dock. He said he booked this boat attraction from London 10 months in advance. i said
"How lucky! There was a fall accident during this voyage that killed two people.
The shipping company suspended operations for several months to investigate the cause of the accident and prevent recurrence.
And a few weeks ago they have just reopened the operaton. ”
When we got to the boat dock, he tried to hand me a small folded bill. I refused, but he was forcible. I think he just wanted to show me how much he appreciates me.
I got the bill and parted with them. I was surprised to see the tiny folded bills. It was the highest denomination ,Japanese banknote, the 10,000 yen note.
At 10,000 yen for 10 minutes, it was the best performance guarantee I've ever received.
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