Man, what a day! I’m tellin’ ya, being an auctioneer in Gose is like riding a rollercoaster blindfolded. So, I wake up, right? Sun’s shining, birds chirping, and I’m thinkin’, “Today’s gonna be chill.” Spoiler alert: it was NOT chill.
First off, I hit up the local café on Kōen-dōri. Best coffee in town, no cap. I grab my usual—black coffee, no sugar. I need that jolt, ya know? But the barista, bless her heart, spills half of it on me. I’m like, “Great, now I smell like a coffee bean!” But hey, I laugh it off. Gotta keep it light, right?
So, I head to the auction house on Shōwa-dōri. It’s a cozy spot, but today? Packed! I mean, people were elbowing each other like it was a rugby match. I’m up there, trying to keep the energy up, but my mind’s racing. I’m thinkin’ about the rare pottery we got today. It’s from the Edo period, and I’m like, “This is gonna fetch a pretty yen!”
Then, outta nowhere, this dude in the back starts yelling. I’m talkin’ full-on shouting. Turns out, he’s mad ‘cause he thought he was gonna get a steal on a vase. I’m like, “Bro, it’s an auction, not a garage sale!” But he’s not havin’ it. I mean, who knew pottery could spark such drama?
Finally, I get the crowd settled. I start the bidding, and it’s wild! People are raising their paddles like they’re at a concert. I’m hyped! But then, I see this lady on the side, looking all confused. She’s from outta town, probably just wandered in. I’m like, “Hey, lady, you good?” She’s like, “What’s a ‘bid’?” I almost lost it! I mean, c’mon, we’re in Gose, not a foreign planet!
After the pottery, we had some old samurai swords up for grabs. Now, that’s where the real fun began. Bidders were going nuts! I’m talkin’ like it was a scene from a samurai movie. I’m up there, channeling my inner auction warrior, and I can feel the adrenaline pumping.
But then, my phone buzzes. It’s my buddy Kenji. He’s like, “Dude, you gotta see this!” I’m thinkin’, “I can’t just leave!” But curiosity got the best of me. I sneak a peek at my phone, and there’s a video of a cat in a kimono. I’m dying! I’m supposed to be serious, but I can’t help it. I’m laughing so hard, I almost drop the gavel!
Finally, we wrap up the auction. I’m exhausted but pumped. I step outside, and the streets of Gose are buzzing. The cherry blossoms are in full bloom on the streets, and it’s like a scene from a postcard. I take a deep breath, and for a second, everything feels perfect.
But then, I see that same angry dude from earlier. He’s pacing back and forth, and I’m like, “Oh boy, here we go again.” He storms up to me, and I’m ready for round two. But instead, he just sighs and says, “You know what? I’ll get ‘em next time.” I’m shocked! I expected a fight, but he’s just a guy who loves his pottery.
As I walk home down Kōen-dōri, I can’t help but smile. Gose is wild, man. It’s got its quirks, its characters, and its surprises. I love this city. Even on the craziest days, it’s home. And who knows what tomorrow will bring? Maybe more pottery drama or a cat in a kimono. Either way, I’m ready for it!