I spent the rest of the night tossing and turning. One thing I was grateful for was the fact that Magic had not abandoned me in this mess. With relief, I realized I could now separate Nabe-san and Midori-san as simple participants but not essential factors, although their presence had proven crucial in bringing forth all this. I looked at the lacquered tray of my delicious dinner and its tiny empty dishes. I compared Nabe-san and Midori-san with the smaller plates, and then for the ...