Ge-ge-ge no nyobou 5/14

aka Changing times

Shigeru was arguing with Tomita, the publisher. "Tell me the truth! Did you spend the profits from my books?" "Well, no, not..." Okay, pay me, then?" Tomita looked worried. "Well, no, not just right now. Be patient, just a little."
( The end of an era )

Somewhere, Sugiura caressed his kamishibai box. He said, "I'm sorry..."

To be continued...