[AmericanInTokyo]

“Etsunari” is not a very common Japanese first name, and it could be a “she” perhaps. But yes, good point.

[Intolerant in NJ]

“Etsunari” is not a very common Japanese first name, and it could be a “she” perhaps...yes, I had the same thought while writing the post - probably should have added "or her" - but my innate resistance to anything appearing blatantly PC won out.....