“It’s a terrible thing when a person dies, whatever the circumstances. A hole opens up in the world, and we need to pay the proper respects. If we don’t, the hole will never be filled in again.” Tengo nodded. “The hole can’t be left open,” Kumi went on, “or somebody might fall in.” “But in some cases the dead person has secrets,” Tengo said. “And when the hole’s filled in, those secrets are never known.” “I think that’s necessary too.” “How come?” “Certain secrets can’t be left behind.” “Why not?” Kumi let go of his hand and looked at him right in the face. “There’s something about those
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