Mikage suffered from living through the worst way possible due to the death from her loved ones. She lost her parents and most importantly her grandmother. Mikages grandmother meant everything to her and happens to pass away. After the outcome of her grandmothers death, she has changed Mikage entirely depressed for a very long time. Throughout the introduction of the book, Mikage felt lonely and frightened. She, as an individual figured out a way to relax and to think about the memories that she had with her grandmother. Sleeping in the kitchen would help her concentrate many aspects of life since Mikage and her grandmother would always spend time with each other. The author defines the feelings and the emotions that Mikage was witnessing. …show more content…
“One morning at dawn I trundled out of my room in search of comfort and found that one place I could sleep was beside the refrigerator”. Her grandmother meant everything to Mikage. Mikage views her grandmother as a sweet and caring person all throughout her life. She couldn’t sleep at all, however she found the fridge where she begin to sleep. Mikage felt the courtesy to daze and in a complete sadness in her life. This happens to be very emotional for Mikage. Sadness and scared can be the two terms you would describe Mikage as she is living through these harsh manners. This example gives the meaning and the explanation of how the readers react and visualizes much of Mikages grandmother. The author hasn’t included many details about the society in Mikages life. However, the author tells us the characteristics of Mikage and her lifestyle. Readers can also express their own feelings as what Mikage felt through her death of her …show more content…
The Tanabe family did everything to help Mikage feel more special and that was the right thing any person can do. The Tanabe family allowed Mikage a place to stay which is a big thing in the modern society. Also Mikage loved the apartment. There was a mini garden and the kitchen which she dearly loves. Luckily for her she loves nature so a mini garden would definitely suit her. The author includes herself awareness through Mikages lifestyle and the confidence that she had been waiting for. I like how the author also included Mikages feelings as her grandmother was about to pass away. That brings a thoughtful and related story for Yuichi and Eriko. Yuchi and Eriko played a huge role in Mikages lifestyle, especially her grandmother's death. Yuich and Eriko had the same type of story as Mikage has at this moment. Yuichi, however has moved on through those harsh times and begins to seek her present time. However, that doesn’t stop Yuichi from helping individuals out. By finding Mikage a place to stay, this has helped her to become a better person in the long run and will help herself motivated in the