Reuben felt that his views on life, values, and worldview had been completely turned upside down i n an instant!
He never would have guessed that Charlie would know the young miss of the Ito family!
What was even more frightening was that Miss Ito was wearing a kimono, kneeling opposite Charlie, and respectfully serving him tea like a waitress.
This was simply unbelievable!
Reuben wailed internally in despair as he stared at the scene in disbelief.
'What the hell is this? Do the Japanese believe in Feng Shui and metaphysics too? How else could Charlie have fooled Ito Nanako, then?!’
Just when his mind was overwhelmed with shock and bewilderment, Charlie waved at him with a wide grin as if he had seen his friend's son and said, "Hey, Reuben, come quick! Come and have a seat." 4
Reuben was even more puzzled when he looked at Charlie's calm demeanor and thought to himself, 'He and Jasmine are quite close, but why is he so calm after Jasmine has gone missing for so long? He’s already in Tokyo, but instead of looking for Jasmine, here he is, sitting so leisurely and enjoying tea at the Ito residence.'
Although Reuben was puzzled, he braced himself and came to Charlie, respectfully saying, "Hello, Master Wade!"
Then, he turned to Nanako and said politely, "Hello, Miss Ito. It’s nice to meet you!"
Nanako smiled slightly and said, "Mr. Moore, do you know me?"
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