A Japanese woman, Kikue Hirano, visits an unconventional phone booth surrounded by flowers. It was built by Itaru Sasaki in 2010 to connect with his deceased cousin. After a tsunami in 2011, it became a pilgrimage site for people to talk to their lost loved ones.
A poignant reflection on losing a loved one, underlining the unnoticed gestures of care and love. The author, recalling a challenge they won against their grandmother, later realizes how the grandmother silently cared for them. The piece ends with a contemplation on the temporary nature of life and the enduring bond of love.
Samay and Solace 