The young police officer rushed in, his forehead dripping with sweat and his eyes filled with anxiety.
"Officer Jason! Officer Jason!"
Urashima repeatedly called out upon seeing Jason.
The already swift pace quickened further.
The young officer reached to grab Jason's arm, but Jason smoothly avoided it.
Urashima stumbled, nearly falling over.
The elder Monk from Tongshou Temple reached out to steady him.
"Don't rush, take your time to talk," the Monk said kindly.
His voice was gentle, carrying a soothing quality.
Almost instantly, Urashima calmed down.
The young officer took a deep breath and began to speak slowly.
"Here's what happened—"
...
After firmly declining another late-night kindness of going to 'Glowing Cuisine,' Urashima went straight home last night.
A hot bath and warmed milk made Urashima appreciate the finest aspects of human life.
With nothing special happening, and once his hair was dry, Urashima fell into a deep sleep.
Until 6:15 AM.
