His aunt answered the call almost immediately as if she'd been expecting it. She eagerly asked about his well-being and was even more enthusiastic when he mentioned wanting her to arrange a blind date.
"Are you serious? I thought you wanted to evade this until you turn thirty-five?" she asked in genuine astonishment.
"Yes, I am serious. If possible, I would want one arranged as soon as possible," he replied without hesitation or taking her manner of speech any more seriously than necessary.
"I already have a suitable candidate, I think it would be possible before the end of this week," she agreed. "I am not sure about your type of woman. Is there anything you want me to take into account?" she asked a bit worried since Haruki had reached out to her first.
"No, just a woman from a good family," Haruki replied. After a short pause, he added, "Her parents have to be interested too."
