On the Shinkansen (bullet train) on the way home (2005/01/06)
By the second day, I had definitely found my place. When someone says "'Good girl'," I sit down and stay still.
The three enjoyable days ended all too quickly. Lily's mom loves shopping for cute clothes at small shops. Today she went shopping at Umeda Station.
On the return trip, I took the Nozomi 700 series train, arriving in Tokyo in two and a half hours.
Inside the car, even when I opened the bag cover, the cat didn't jump out; it either stayed quietly or slept.
Tired Lily
For the past three days, Lily has been wagging her tail like she never does at home, charming my parents and everyone who comes to visit.
Because it was playing with me, I was hopping around the room like a rabbit.
And at night, as soon as I put him inside the house, he curled up and fell asleep. I assumed he was just tired from playing, but...
He's been sleeping ever since we got home. He's sleeping so soundly beside me and at my feet, it's like he's melted into a deep sleep.
As Lily's mom says ('Lily was trying to be considerate in her own way.'), this sleeping face really does look completely at ease. Good job, Lily.
Bonus: Multipurpose room inside the Shinkansen
Did you know that there's a special room called 'Multipurpose rules' in car number 11 of the Shinkansen
The conductor will unlock the doors if they deem it necessary, such as when someone with an infant needs to breastfeed, or if a passenger becomes ill.
Lily's dad had known about this room for a long time, but it seems today's conductor didn't know that the chairs in this room could be converted into beds.
Seeing me skillfully turn the bed into a bed and take pictures, they said, "'I learned this for the first time.'."