I'm just about to tell this stranger off - honestly, what's it his business to tell me what sort of example I want to set? - maybe give his stupid hat a good flick and knock it off his head, but then Miu walks up, and I can't help smiling at her.

Of course then she scolds me too. Sigh.

I ash, then take another purposeful drag, speaking on the exhale. "I'm not a teacher, I'm not really trying to be a role model."

Oh, I can hear Sousuke's voice screaming in my head. He's halfway around the world, but it's like he's right next to me. Posing.