Story 09


The Bear Pianist

"Good morning, everybody. This is the Hammond Theater Troupe. The Hammond Theater Troupe visits town after town, providing children their dreams."

With this announcement, a theater troupe has arrived in the town of Muhlenburg for the first time in a long while. The announcement is delivered from a truck, which is running all over town to promote the troup's upcoming performance, titled: "The bear pianist."

Saga is tending the store when a young man enters. Upon serving him a cup of coffee, she asks him, "How do you like it?" He replies, "It seems a little stiff." Saga becomes a little upset by his reply, although she is not quite sure what he really means. For some reason, she can't forget his remarks. The following day, everyone goes to see "The bear pianist." The show is now going to start…


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