“Becky, the American Bad Girl, Vol. 2 — The Forbidden ‘Third Goal’”
🌊 A “Dangerous” Detour at the Scenic Overlook
With Becky and Star in the car, our wagon rolled along the narrow road by the lake on the way to Clearlake Oaks.
“We’re almost there. Once we get around that curve—”
Becky, sitting in the passenger seat, pointed out the window, clearly enjoying the view.
“See? There it is.”
The moment we came out of the curve, the scenery before us took my breath away.
The surface of Clearlake, lit by the setting sun, reflected the colors of the sky like a mirror.
The mountains on the opposite shore were painted in shades of orange and purple, like something out of a painting.
🎯 The Third Goal — Unlocked
But—
My head was full of something else entirely.
I had this strong feeling that my “third goal” was about to come true.
✅ Get my pilot’s license
✅ Get a blonde girlfriend
And then—
The third goal.
It was…
“To try marijuana.”
This was California in the 1980s.
Marijuana was, of course, illegal.
But—
In those days, when the remnants of California’s hippie culture were still going strong, you could get marijuana just about anywhere.
During my stay in America, I secretly wanted to have this “forbidden experience.”
“Maybe… if it’s Becky…”
That thought crossed my mind at the exact moment—
💡 A “Suspicious” Conversation in the Car
“Hey, Becky.”
I tried to sound casual as I spoke.
“Yeah?”
Becky turned to look at me.
“Marijuana… do you have it?”
For a second, time froze.
Star stared at me over the top of her sunglasses, as if to say, “So, you finally went there, huh?”
But Becky didn’t look surprised at all—
😏 “Yeah, I’ve got some” — Becky’s Smile
“Yeah, do you wanna smoke?”
There it was—!!
My heart leapt into overdrive.
“Let’s do it, let’s do it!”
I blurted out in Japanese, but my excitement must have gotten through to her anyway.
“Sure. Wanna stop by my apartment?”
“Yes!!”
Inside, I was pumping my fist in victory.
I was just one step away from reaching my third goal—!!
🏡 Becky’s Apartment — The Door to an Unknown World
“This is my place.”
After about thirty minutes of driving along the lakeshore, Becky guided us to an old apartment building.
The outside looked a bit worn down, but tall trees surrounded it, giving the place a sort of hidden hideout vibe.
“Star, you’re coming in too, right?”
Star seemed to hesitate for a moment, but in the end, she just nodded silently.
🎧 A Sansui Stereo and the Pride of “Made in Japan”
As soon as we walked into the room, something immediately caught my eye—
A Sansui stereo system.
“Sansui, made in Japan!!”
Becky pointed at it proudly.
“Japanese stuff is the best!”
“Oh, Sansui… that’s classy,” I said, genuinely impressed.
But then, the next moment—
🎸 Heavy Metal at Full Blast and the Marijuana Setup
Suddenly, rock music—no, what we’d now call heavy metal—exploded from the speakers at full blast.
“Becky!? Isn’t that a bit loud?”
“Don’t worry about it!”
Headbanging along with the music, Becky pulled a plastic bag out of the cabinet.
And then—
She set it on the table, along with a thick glass bong—a water pipe.
“Huh…? Aren’t you supposed to roll it in paper?”
This wasn’t the marijuana experience I’d imagined in my head.
🧪 “This Is How We Do It Here”
“In America, this is the way to go.”
With practiced hands, Becky started packing marijuana into the bong.
It was a tube about five centimeters wide, with some water at the bottom.
On the side, a funnel-shaped piece stuck out at an angle where you lit it.
The smoke would pass through the water, cool down, and go down smoother when you inhaled.
“Star, you wanna go first?”
Becky glanced over at her.
“I’ll pass. Just watching is enough for me.”
Arms crossed, Star leaned back on the sofa, calmly observing us with a cool, steady gaze.
🥴 An “Unknown Experience” — The Moment Finally Arrives
“Then you’re up first.”
Becky held the bong out to me.
“You’re kidding me…”
I could hear my own heartbeat pounding in my ears.
I’ve come this far… there’s no turning back now.
“Alright… let’s do this.”
I steeled myself and lifted the bong to my lips—
🎬 Next time, Becky’s “too-dangerous” proposal is revealed…!?
— To be continued in Vol. 3!
