No, I’m not joking. He’s my old landlord, the one that lost his house and I had to leave in 30 days. I let him stay for a month, once. It’s two years later. He won’t leave. I have no idea how to make him leave, without severe damage to my apartment and belongings. He’s a good guy, and a friend, but I’d like him to find his own place. Or at least chip in on the rent.
The Japanese style room (with tatami mats) that she hid in has two closets, with the upper section which is 50 cm (about 20 in) tall. It was an unused room and the man must never have looked into it.