Interpretation of the Law 9: Free
Ignorance is bliss-until reality hits. I dodge a judicial bullet but only by 6 centimeters. If I was alone in Japan, I’d be in jail. If I was carrying the knife for recreational purposes, I’d be in jail. If there were no photos showing proof of my work, I’d be in jail. All these thoughts flood my mind as I ride a taxi back to the office.
Interpretation of the Law 7: Flirting with the Law
Her mask can’t hide the blush spreading across her cheeks, and her eyes sparkle with the brilliance of a summer fireworks night, her smile slipping through before she looks away, caught between heart and duty. But duty quickly takes over when our moment is interrupted.
Interpretation of the Law 4: Interrogation
The interrogator begins with questions I’ve already answered, pressing for specific details about why I carry a multitool and how I used it that day. With my limited Japanese, I rely on a young cadet to translate, aware that any inconsistency could deepen their suspicion. Sensing the adversarial tone, I try to shift the dynamic, steering the conversation toward something less hostile and more human-even a touch romantic.
Interpretation of the Law 2: Arrested without Handcuffs
Detectives comb through my belongings, treating my multitool as if it were a deadly weapon. Thanks to modern technology, I manage to contact a trusted colleague, who urges me to cooperate fully and insists I confirm my destination before I lose all contact with the outside world.