Invisible Waves Page #2

He also promised me freedom.

Freedom, yes.

Do you like karaoke?

I don't sing well.

Ah, but it's not about singing anyway.

It's a great invention...

probably the best thing

Japan's ever given to the world.

Think about it.

Karaoke's such a great concept.

The music itself is empty...

but when you who hold the microphone

you're the one who fills it with substance.

Want to?

No, thanks.

Sure? C'mon.

Really, it's okay.

Alright then.

I hope you don't mind if I do.

I want to give you a welcome song.

Hope you enjoyed that.

It's my gift to you.

Yes, thanks.

Well, I guess you're anxious to get

your stuff and get back to your hotel.

Yes.

Very well.

It's not a lot...

but since it was kind of sudden,

it was all I could get today.

Come back here tomorrow and

I'll give you more.

Tomorrow, same time?

Yes, that okay?

It's fine.

Good.

And this milk?

Oh, don't be silly. It's on me.

Oh, thanks.

Alright man.

See ya. And get a haircut!

I guess you want the top floor.

Where did he go?

There you are.

Hello again. Long time no see.

Time for a city tour!

It's hot out there.

Who are you?

What?

You are Lizard.

You're not so stupid after all.

The boss sent you to get rid of me.

Nah.

He sent me on vacation, just like you.

You were on the cruise?

I've been babysitting you, my man.

Why?

Why?

Not because I like you, that's for sure.

Why get rid of me? I did my job.

And what job was that?

Screwing Madame Seiko?

He was going to get rid of me

no matter what.

Why?

You must be the stupidest smart guy

I have ever met.

Okay...

let me tell you

a little f***ing fairy tale, alright?

There was a man.

He had an affair with his boss's wife.

He got caught.

And just to save himself...

he agreed to kill the woman

he'd been f***ing.

By the way...

this man was a real selfish bastard.

Did he think killing Madame Seiko

would solve his problem?

Did he think it would be that simple?

Anyway...

we are writing the ending of

this tale as we speak.

Remember what I said about loyalty?

Once you break it

there's no going back.

Sorry.

What about Noi?

Well, all I can say is...

you weren't supposed to meet her.

She was also sent on vacation.

Just to clear things out at home first,

you know?

You're a real trouble maker, aren't you?

Creating problems for yourself

wherever you go.

Even at sea!

She's the boss's girl?

None of our business.

And the baby?

Would you shut up and let me sing?

Now you're going to shoot me?

Well, I could...

but I'm a bit tired tonight.

So I'm just going to ask you nicely

to step into the sack.

Then you'll shoot me.

Actually, I'm not going to do anything.

My boy there will do it.

And then throw me in the sea or what?

You really are a good guesser.

Eventually they'll find my body and

it might lead them to the boss.

You don't think we're just going to

throw you into the sea, do you?

These boys may not look it...

but they're experts in their field.

Sorry, man.

I actually kind of like you.

Then again... I've done this to people

I liked before.

Okay!

Kindly step into the sack.

The stupider he gets the more

I like him!

Why did you make me do this?

I'm so f***in' depressed.

I need a microphone.

It's already loaded.

Please mind the door.

Please mind the door.

Hello, old friend.

I was waiting for you.

To tell you the truth, I'm really lazy tonight.

Not in the mood for this sort of thing at all.

How about karaoke?

That's exactly what I was doing...

when the boss called.

You are very loyal.

That is one thing I'm proud of.

Good for you.

I have nothing to be proud of yet.

You plan to go back home and sleep?

And tomorrow start a new life?

Not exactly.

I'm just going to take a walk.

There is no home to go back to.

You know this walk has to end sometime,

right?

I know.

And it will end soon.

Yes.

But will you let it end?

Yes.

How many times have you

crossed this water?

A lot.

Will you miss it?

I guess either I will find out now...

or else I'll never know.

You sorry you didn't get your revenge?

I realized I have nothing

to get revenge for.

No one really hurt me.

Not even the boss?

No...

he just didn't let me know

certain things...

that I should have known myself.

You could have killed him tonight.

Sure, I could have.

I wanted to.

Why didn't you?

He seemed so happy. Very happy.

That's your reason for

not getting revenge?

Who do you think deserves

to live more?

A happy man...

or a homeless ghost?

I see.

In a way, I envy you.

About what?

I always wonder

what the end will be like.

You're about to know.

You think it really matters?

Yes, it does...

but I'm in no rush to be sure.

Right.

It's getting late.

I don't want to keep you.

It's my pleasure.

But...

I guess it's gotta end sometime.

Any last words?

Could you mail this postcard for me?

I'll leave it right here.

No problem.

Have you put a stamp on it?

It helps.

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