A chance encounter and a fantasy realized while international relations (sic) are encouraged
As usual, all characters have attained majority
"It's running late."
"Oh. Do you know what time the next one comes?"
"Are you late?"
"Yes."
"Late for rehearsal?"
"Yes. How you know that?"
"You're a dancer, right?"
"Yes. How you know that?"
"Where are you from?"
"Japan."
"Where do you dance?"
"Rhino."
"You're going to rehearsal, correct?"
"Yes. I don't want be late. Do you know what time bus will get me there?"
"About 10 minutes after 7:00."
"Oh. That's okay. Not too late."
"Do you have to go to work tonight?"
"No. Rehearsal."
"Oh."
"Why."
"I'd come watch you dance."
"At Rhino?"
"Yes. Would you dance for me?"
"Yes."
"Too bad. I'd like to watch you dance."
"You mean, dance for you?"
"Yes. That too. But I'd also like to watch you dance."
"Why?"
"I liked the way you ran across the street when the light changed against you."
"You saw that?"
"Yes."
"Hmmm."
"I knew you were a dancer from the way you ran and from the way you are standing now."
"Yes?"
"Yes. You also have great skin. That comes from being in superb shape."
"Thank you."
"What is your name?"
"Susie."
"No. What is your name in Japan?"
"Ryoko. How you know not Susie?"
"Oh, look. The bus is just a couple blocks away."
"Oh good. What is your name?"
"Allen."
"That is hard to say for me."
"Call me Al."
"Ow?"
"Close enough. Listen, if I give you my card, will you come dance for me?"
"Where?"
"My home."
"Are you married?"
"No."
"When?"
"Tonight, after rehearsal."
"Okay, I guess."
"I'll pay well."
"Okay. But, I bring a friend?"
"No. But you can give people my card so you feel safe."
"Okay. I guess okay. What time?"
"After you finish."
"That's late. I'll have to go apartment for shower before you."
"OK."
"What time?"
"11:00."
"Okay. Give me card. I'll come.
"Here. Take this money so you can get a taxi."
"Oh. Thank you. I come 11:00."
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"Hi, Ryoko. You're early."
"Yes. Cab know exactly here."
"Good. Come in, come in."
"You have very big house. You rich?"
"No.
"How you buy big house if you no rich?"
"I bought it years ago and fixed it up."
"Fix up?"
"Yes. You know... repair."