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please tell me what happened to the cat? I read the story and went back to read certain passages but could not understand the ending! Robin

Justin Redpath It's ambiguous. It pissed me off. I had to tap into my inner buddha-zen to let go and accept not knowing.…moreIt's ambiguous. It pissed me off. I had to tap into my inner buddha-zen to let go and accept not knowing.(less)

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Why did the neighbour say ‘I never go that way on my own’? And why was it significant that he mistook the day that Chibi died?

Ali Lloyd

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Anybody have any idea where exactly the story took place and where Lightning Alley is/was? As far as I'm aware it's fairly autobiographical, and there's such a detailed description of everything... Has anyone asked Hiraide?

Vanessa The introduction mentions the alley is about 20 minutes away from Shinjuku Terminal. Shinjuku City is part of Tokyo.

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does she like cats?

Vanessa The author is a "he". And he and the wife both like cats.…moreThe author is a "he". And he and the wife both like cats.(less)

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