He makes the announcement as if pronouncing his death: "I have to give a speech."
To a group of Japanese mothers. About overseas education, child-raising and whatnot. Informal mostly. Yet at a podium, before an audience.
"Well, don't make it hard," I advise. "Get an interpreter."
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