Demi(science)fiction: KOBAYASHI Isao (1929-2032) [Interpress]

[ng_moonmoth]

This is in response to lone_cat's request for more on the life of Isao Kobayashi, who was introduced in " The Most Powerful, Master Emotion". It is based on ysabetwordsmith's and my exploration of current T-Japanese culture, and my own extrapolations from this into the next twenty years. Content describing events prior to its November 2015 posting has been vetted and may

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Wow!

[ysabetwordsmith]

This is a very moving memorial. Thank you for sharing. I have boosted the signal.

I really enjoyed reading this exploration of Japanese culture. It shows the ups and downs of dealing with changes over time.

RE: Wow!

[ng_moonmoth]

>> This is a very moving memorial. Thank you for sharing. I have boosted the signal. <<

You are very welcome. And thank you in return for boosting the signal, and your significant help in aligning my thoughts and concepts with your universe.

>> I really enjoyed reading this exploration of Japanese culture. <<

I sure hope I did well enough with it. I'm always wary of writing about a culture I'm not a member of.

>> It shows the ups and downs of dealing with changes over time. <<

Something that is far too often neglected. Acknowledging that things change makes a story feel truer to life to me.

[siliconshaman]

Somewhere Iyana is raising a glass in memory of Kobayashi-san.

[ng_moonmoth]

>> Somewhere Iyana is raising a glass in memory of Kobayashi-san. <<

Thanks for reading.

I work out a lot of backstory for everything I write. Sharing it with readers is a way I like to show my appreciation. Anything in here you'd like some backstory on, or should I just pick something?

[siliconshaman]

By all means, pick something... although I admit to a bias regarding the events around Fukushima and the aftermath. ;)

[ng_moonmoth]

Here's some information on technology Kobayashi Cleanup has developed for cleaning up in a radioactive-heavy environment, but is not yet selling because it has not had field trials, is rather expensive, and is difficult for emergency response organizations to justify buying and then training personnel in its use

[technoshaman]

You saved the best for last; I instantly recognised tanka.... but I did not know it was *older* than haiku! Today I have learnt something. Thank you.

[ng_moonmoth]

You're welcome, and thank you for reading.

Any backstory you'd like me to unlock as your commenting perk?

[rix_scaedu]

I acknowledge that whatever has actually happened is Kobayashi-san's choice, I also note that he was a 103 year old with Regenerative powers.

I must admit that I wonder whether he has simply chosen to assume another identity with an age consistent with his (possibly) youthful appearance.

(Part of this is fuelled by a completely unrelated piece of my own I'm working on which contains an official death - it's the way my mind is working at the moment.)

[ng_moonmoth]

>> I acknowledge that whatever has actually happened is Kobayashi-san's choice, <<

Kobayashi-san actually did choose to die. The upcoming demifiction, from a time after the secret history will be released, covers the event in more detail.

>> I also note that he was a 103 year old with Regenerative powers. <102, actually. He was born in mid-December, and the Affidavit of Termination was filed in late October

[rix_scaedu]

As I said, I was writing a completely unrelated piece. *bows apologetically.*

[ng_moonmoth]

>> *bows apologetically.* <<

*returns bow* There is nothing you need apologize for. As I said in my previous comment, this is by way of appreciation for your reading the piece and deeming it worthy of comment. *bows in acknowledgement*

[ng_moonmoth]

Thank you for reading and commenting. I enjoy showing my appreciation by releasing bits of the extensive backstory i wrote for the piece. Anything in particular you'd like to hear more about?

[ng_moonmoth]

OK. Here's more on Japanese culture and soup tolerance