Thursday 12 February 2009

Pop-out bicycle for two

In the first flush of excitement over our plan to move to an inner-city condo, Maiyuu has set his heart on buying a fold-up bicycle.

After meeting the condo owner to sign the rental contract yesterday, Maiyuu and I walked out towards the main road in search of a taxi. 'It is a long hike,' he complained.

A few hours later, he had thought of a solution. 'I shall buy a fold-up bike,' he said.

'When we need groceries or ingredients for baking, I will ride to the local store.'

'Can you ride a bike?' I asked, surprised. I haven't seen Maiyuu perform physical exercise in years.

'Of course. I have seen one advertised on television. But it is not made for people your size....100kg, 130kg,' he said.

'I am not that big, and I have ridden bikes in my time you know,' I said.

'...I could even ride down the road to meet you some time,' he said.

I am looking forward to seeing whether this cycling dream comes true.

Maiyuu, who also took a taxi to Silom yesterday, bought several shirts for me, and a long, slender pair of yellow fashion shoes for himself.

They are cheap copies of some expensive brand, and look like sneakers, but have frilly edging just below the toes.

'They are sweet and fem. Are they your new cycling shoes?' I asked.

He smiled, but said nothing.

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