The idea had taken shape again that year-end and, on impulse, he had decided to travel to Kyoto. He had also been driven by a burning desire to see Ueno Otoko again after so many years and to hear the bells in her company. Otoko had not written to him since she had settled in Kyoto; but she lived in that city and had made her way as a painter. His works conformed to the classical Japanese tradition. He had not married. Since the trip had been on impulse and he disliked making reservations, Oki had limited himself to heading to Yokohama Station and settling into the scenic car of the Kyoto Express. The train was most likely full, but he knew the waiter and he knew he would get him a seat.
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