Ge-ge-ge no nyobou 7/12

a.k.a. better than television?

Fumie was cleaning Aiko's shoes in the garden, humming "there's no place like home." A voice behind her said, "It sure is hot today. Could I get a glass of water?"
( A challenge! )

Fumie rode her bicycle up to the house. She stood in the street and looked at it. "400,000 readers? It's a really big chance."

<to be continued>