Circle Round Out of Time
May 27, 2025
A captivating Japanese tale unfolds around a clockmaker and her exquisite creations, highlighting the importance of reading between the lines. The suspense builds as she pursues a thief who steals a crucial clock, leading to a tense courtroom drama where suspects’ alibis clash. A wise judge explores clever narratives to reveal truths, while a farmer enlists local children to crack a mystery involving missing rabbits. The gripping conclusion invites listeners to share their own stories, emphasizing the power of tales that connect us all.
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Clockmaker's Priceless Clock Stolen
- A clockmaker's shop was robbed, stealing a valuable gold and silver clock meant for the governor.
- The clockmaker saw a tall, skinny, bald thief running away but could not catch them.
Two Identical Suspects in Court
- Two suspects, both looking alike, were brought to court for the clock theft.
- The clockmaker could not identify which one was the thief as both appeared similar.
Farmer's Story Reveals Cleverness
- The farmer suspect told a story about cleverness solving a case of missing rabbits involving a child's journal.
- The story revealed a thief by their food diary, helping unmask the culprit and setting a clever example.