Going to a Hockey Game

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The author is Teruko Hyuga, a Japanese short story writer known for writing about everyday life and relationships in Japan.

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The hometown team is called The White Wolf. They were once strong but are now struggling, yet they show great spirit during the game.

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Makoto's mother fell sick after the children left for school, so she couldn't take him to the hockey game as promised.

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Makoto said this to express his disappointment and sadness. He felt that a big brother would have taken him to the game without hesitation, unlike his sister who was reluctant at first.

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It shows that Makoto misses his father deeply. He believes his father would have taken him to the game and supported his love for skating, showing his emotional connection to family and memory.

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Asako agreed because her mother asked her to. Even though she had an important test, she chose to help her younger brother, showing her sense of responsibility and care.

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Asako suffers from motion sickness—she gets sick on buses, cars, and trains. That’s why she insisted on walking to the game instead.

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Asako bought five hot sweet potatoes, even though she doesn’t like them. She gave Makoto three and used them to warm her hands, showing her selflessness and care.