Gasa-Gasa Girl
Chapter One
chapter one
To go far from the noise of civilization, to live the simple country life and breathe deeply of pure air-that is the cleanser of life.
-Takeo Shiota
New York City, August 1, 1915
March 2000
Mas knew that New York City wasn't for him as soon as he saw that its gardens were under lock and key. Even in the best neighborhoods in Beverly Hills or San Marino back in Southern California, lawns lay open like luxurious carpets to the edges of sidewalks, beckoning guests and the glances of envious passersby. Of course, back home there were also visual threats and warnings-the blue and yellow Armed Response signs on metal stakes. But it was one thing to pierce grass with a sign, and quite another to put a garden behind bars.
"It's called a community garden," Tug Yamada explained. "Everyone pitches in to make it green."
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