Ajan Lori Abei
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Writer exploring identity, human behavior, and life between cultures. Sharing reflective essays and observations from an African living in Japan.
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Lighted
The first spark appeared beneath her heel. Lina almost missed it. She had been walking home the same way she always did—head down, earbuds in, the long gravel path cutting between the dark field and the empty parking lot. It was late, but not dangerously so. The sky held that deep blue that feels suspended, as if night hasn’t fully claimed it yet.
By Ajan Lori Abei18 days ago in Fiction
Sumimasen, Silent Rules
In Japan, unspoken rules guide every action. No one explains them, but everyone instinctively follows. "Sumimasen" is a Japanese word often used to say “excuse me,” “sorry,” or to politely get someone’s attention. It hints at the Japanese cultural focus on politeness and consideration for others.
By Ajan Lori Abei19 days ago in Fiction
