chapters 27-33 Summary

In Chapter 27, the writer and Yuki both have time to waste. Sometimes they have dinner or go for a drive. Yuki suggests that they go to Hawaii where Amé is working. It seems like a good idea. Both could use a change of scenery and Hawaii seems like a good place to do it. Although the writer objects, Makimura offers to pay for everything. The writer asks Gotanda to go along. Gotanda says he cannot afford the trip. Aside from a lush expense account, Gotanda is all but broke because of alimony, taxes, and other expenses. Gotanda makes the writer promise to call when he returns from the trip.

Yuki tells the writer that the receptionist's name is Miss Yumiyoshi. The writer calls her at work. The receptionist says she will call later. When she calls she tells the writer that...