"This is too strange. Perhaps you could say I'm a little grounded, I guess?"

Tsuchi was reading his friend's book, except upside down. Then he leaned forward a little, trying to make out a long word, and then fell back into his chair. He looked at Takeo then with expectation and curiosity, like he should be working harder. His friend was doing most of the analysis.

"I don't know what's gotten into me that I'm taking this seriously," he said searchingly.