The librarian says:
“Let’s both determine whether you have the skills to identify basic opposing forces in Japanese letters. We will also ask again: can you pinpoint how regimes and, yes, democracies rise and fall?
I’ll ask you questions. Follow a few paces behind. If you pass will full marks, we will reach our destination. If not, you can jump on a bus back and plead for your life.”
“Get started, why don’t you?” You taunt.