When I worked up enough courage I would climb to the top of the onsen. When I saw the fall, the selfish desire to live took control.
One day Shigure caught me. He looked up at me and whistled.
"There'd be an awful mess if you feel from up there, Ritchan. Your parents would have to clean up, and you'd probably break something valuable. The onsen would have the reputation that someone died there. That would be horrible for business, don't you think?"
"I'm sorry, Shigure-san, I'll be sure to watch my footing!"
I watched my footing very carefully as I climbed down.