story: “On Seeing the 100% Perfect Girl One April Morning”
author: Haruki Murakami
year: between 1980 and 1991
where: kitchen table, Abu Dhabi
note: I’m unsure about the capitalization of that title. What I like about this story is that many people might find themselves in the initial situation. And I like that it doesn’t matter if you believe in love at first sight or not; the situation can exist either way.
a line: “This was something sure to be crammed full of warm secrets, like an antique clock build when peace filled the world.”
theme(s): Serendipity, true love, memory
samantha Neugebauer 