Man, what a day! I swear, Ayabe is wild. I mean, I thought I was ready for anything, but today? Pfft, it threw me for a loop.
So, I roll outta bed, right? It’s like 6 AM, and I’m already feelin’ the weight of the world. I’m a stuntman, and today’s shoot is in the middle of the city. Ayabe’s got this vibe, ya know? It’s chill, but also kinda hectic. Streets like Kameoka and the narrow alleys near the Ayabe River? Perfect for some crazy stunts.
I grab my gear and head out. The sun’s barely up, but the streets are buzzin’. I’m walkin’ down Kameoka Street, and I see this old lady, like, 80 years old, zoomin’ by on her bike. I’m like, “Dude, slow down!” But she just gives me this look like, “You’re the one who needs to keep up!” I laugh, but also, I’m kinda scared.
So, I get to the set, and it’s chaos. The director’s yellin’, the crew’s runnin’ around, and I’m just tryin’ to find my place. We’re shootin’ this big chase scene, and I’m supposed to jump off a roof. No biggie, right? But then, I find out the roof is, like, way higher than I thought. I’m standin’ there, lookin’ down, and my stomach drops.
“Yo, you good?” my buddy asks. I’m like, “Yeah, totally! Just, uh, admiring the view.” But inside, I’m freakin’ out. I mean, what if I miss? What if I land on some poor dude walkin’ by?
Finally, it’s my turn. I climb up, heart racin’. I look down at the street below—there’s a bunch of people, and I can see the Ayabe Shrine in the distance. It’s beautiful, but I’m not here for sightseeing. I take a deep breath and jump.
And, man, I swear I’m flyin’. The wind’s rushin’ past me, and for a second, I feel like a superhero. But then, I hit the ground, rollin’ like a pro. I hear cheers, and I’m like, “Yeah, that’s right!” But then I realize I landed right next to a food stall. The guy’s lookin’ at me like I just ruined his whole day.
I’m tryin’ to play it cool, but I’m also hungry. So, I grab some yakitori. Best decision ever. I’m munchin’ on skewers, and this little kid comes up to me, eyes wide. “Are you a real superhero?” he asks. I’m like, “You bet, kid!” I mean, who wouldn’t want to be a hero in Ayabe?
But then, outta nowhere, it starts rainin’. Like, heavy rain. I’m soaked, and the crew’s panicking. We gotta wrap it up, but I’m still feelin’ the adrenaline. I’m runnin’ around, helpin’ pack up gear, and I slip on some wet pavement. I go down hard, and everyone’s laughin’. I’m like, “Great, just what I needed!”
After that, we head to this little izakaya on Shimozato Street. It’s cozy, and the vibe is chill. I’m still soaked, but I don’t care. We’re all laughin’ about the day’s craziness. I’m thinkin’ about how Ayabe’s got this mix of old and new. The shrines, the streets, the people—it’s all so alive.
As the night rolls in, I’m sittin’ there, drinkin’ with my crew, and I realize how lucky I am. Yeah, it was a wild day, but that’s what makes it worth it. Ayabe, you crazy city, you’ve got my heart.
So, I stumble home, still buzzin’ from the day. I can’t wait to do it all again. Just another day in the life, right?