The story revolves around the author's friendship with a Japanese student named Yoshiharu Takamatsu, or "Yoshi." The author contrasts Yoshi's punctuality with the more relaxed attitude towards time typical in Indian culture. Yoshi is always on time, while the author describes a scenario where he and a friend plan to meet at 8 but are never on time. When he arrives late, he finds himself waiting and becoming increasingly anxious about his friend's absence, resorting to checking social media and sending multiple messages. He becomes frustrated, questioning why he arrived early and whether he has been stood up. Ultimately, the story highlights the cultural differences in perceptions of time and punctuality between Japan and India.

by Arjun Hariharan in English Magazine

Writen by Arjun Hariharan

Category Magazine