Yuiko

The chapters can be repetitive, with Leo saving Yuiko from a wild dog or a rapist or a knife-wielding jealous schoolgirl, people expressing concern over his violent reaction, and her having faith in him.

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The cutter behaved well as she turned to windward, and he sat on the side, motioning Yuiko to do the same.

The Japanese Corpse Van de Wetering, Janwillem, 1931- 1977

“So the game is stalled,” the commissaris said, and Yuiko translated.

The Japanese Corpse Van de Wetering, Janwillem, 1931- 1977

The cutter shot away, heeling sharply, and Yuiko shrieked, holding on to the coaming with both hands.

The Japanese Corpse Van de Wetering, Janwillem, 1931- 1977

The daimyo swung forward and almost slipped off the stage; the commissaris and Yuiko held him just in time.

The Japanese Corpse Van de Wetering, Janwillem, 1931- 1977

“Come here!” the daimyo shouted, and Yuiko came back.

The Japanese Corpse Van de Wetering, Janwillem, 1931- 1977

“You should be a little careful today,” Yuiko said, avoiding his eyes and pretending she was interested in the jib sheet which was pulling at her hands.

The Japanese Corpse Van de Wetering, Janwillem, 1931- 1977

He told Yuiko to pull the jib to port and steady it with a hook stuck through the copper eye at its base while he paid out the sheet of the mainsail so that it stood right out to starboard.

The Japanese Corpse Van de Wetering, Janwillem, 1931- 1977

Yuiko was smiling nervously and he grinned at her.

The Japanese Corpse Van de Wetering, Janwillem, 1931- 1977

With Yuiko-san we are three and my assistant is over there, in a useless position.

The Japanese Corpse Van de Wetering, Janwillem, 1931- 1977