失われた財布
The Lost Wallet

駅のホームで、田中さんはポケットを探しながら顔を曇らせていた。周りをキョロキョロ見回し、少し慌てた様子だった。「あれ、財布がない!」と彼は小さな声でつぶやいた。隣にいた山田さんがそれに気づき、田中さんに声をかけた。「どうしたの?」「駅に来る途中で財布を落としたかもしれないんだ。家を出たときにはあったはずなんだけど。」田中さんはため息をついた。「それは大変だね。どこで最後に見たの?」山田さんが心配そうに尋ねた。「うーん、たしかコンビニで飲み物を買ったときまでは持ってたと思う。でもそのあと、どこで落としたのか全然わからないんだ。」田中さんは頭を抱えた。山田さんは少し考えた後、「駅員さんに聞いてみたら?もしかしたら誰かが届けてくれてるかもしれないよ」と提案した。「そうだね、それしかないか。」田中さんは少し元気を取り戻したようだった。そして二人で駅員室に向かった。駅員室で事情を説明すると、駅員はにこやかに応対した。「少々お待ちください。忘れ物として届いているか確認しますね。」数分後、駅員が茶色い財布を持って戻ってきた。「これでしょうか?」田中さんは驚いたようにそれを受け取り、中を確認した。「これです!ありがとうございます。」「よかったね。」と山田さんが笑顔で言うと、田中さんも安心した顔で微笑んだ。「本当に助かったよ。山田さん、駅員さん、ありがとう。」田中さんは深々とお辞儀をした。その表情は、再び明るさを取り戻していた。
On the station platform, Mr. Tanaka's face was clouded as he searched his pockets. He looked around and seemed a little panicked. "Hey, my wallet's gone," he mumbled softly. Yamada-san, who was standing next to him, noticed this and approached Tanaka-san. "What's wrong?” I think I might have dropped my wallet on the way to the station. It should have been there when I left home.” Mr. Tanaka sighed. "That's tough." "Where did you last see it?” Mr. Yamada asked anxiously. I think I had it with me until I bought a drink at a convenience store, but I don't know where I dropped it after that. But after that, I have no idea where I dropped it. Mr. Tanaka held his head. After thinking for a moment, Mr. Yamada said, “Why don't you ask the station attendant? Maybe someone will deliver it to you,” he suggested. I guess that's the only way to find out.” Mr. Tanaka seemed to regain some of his strength. Then we both headed for the station clerk's office. When we explained the situation at the station clerk's office, the station clerk responded smilingly, “Please wait a moment. Please wait a moment. I will check to see if it has arrived as a forgotten item. A few minutes later, the station attendant returned with a brown wallet. Is this it?” Mr. Tanaka took it in surprise and checked inside. Here it is! Thank you!” I'm so happy for you!” Mr. Tanaka smiled with a relieved look on his face. Thank you so much for your help,” he said. Thank you, Mr. Yamada and the station staff. Mr. Tanaka bowed deeply. His expression had regained its brightness.
Comprehension Check
Question 1 of 3
Where does Tanaka remember still having his wallet?
