Man, what a day! I’m tellin’ ya, being a stockbroker in Hayashima is like riding a rollercoaster blindfolded. One minute you’re chillin’, the next you’re like, “What the heck just happened?!”
So, I roll outta bed, right? It’s like 6 AM, and I’m already feelin’ the pressure. I grab my coffee from that little joint on Kōen-dōri. You know the one? The barista there, she’s got this killer smile. Makes the coffee taste better, I swear. Anyway, I’m sippin’ my brew, and I’m thinkin’, “Today’s gonna be a good day.” Spoiler alert: it wasn’t.
I get to the office on Shōwa-dōri, and it’s chaos. I mean, papers everywhere, phones ringing off the hook. My boss, Mr. Tanaka, is pacing like a caged tiger. He’s all like, “We gotta move fast! The market’s shifting!” I’m like, “Dude, chill. It’s just stocks.” But nah, he’s in full panic mode.
Then, boom! News hits that some tech company in Tokyo just dropped a bombshell. Their stock’s plummeting. I’m talkin’ like a rock thrown off a cliff. I’m tryin’ to sell shares like I’m at a yard sale. “Get your shares here! Cheap! Only slightly broken!” But no one’s biting. Ugh!
I’m sweating bullets, right? I glance out the window at the Seto Inland Sea. It’s beautiful, but I can’t enjoy it. I’m like, “Why can’t I just be a fisherman?” But then I remember, fish don’t pay the bills.
Around noon, I decide to take a breather. I hit up that little park by Hayashima Shrine. It’s peaceful, man. Cherry blossoms everywhere. I’m sittin’ there, tryin’ to clear my head. Then, outta nowhere, this kid runs by, trippin’ over his own feet. He falls, and I’m like, “Oof, that’s gotta hurt.” But he pops up, laughing! Kids are resilient, man. I wish I could bounce back like that.
Back to the grind. I get back to the office, and it’s even crazier. Stocks are bouncing up and down like a yo-yo. I’m on the phone with clients, and they’re all like, “What’s happening?!” I’m like, “I dunno, man! I’m just as lost as you!”
Then, I get a call from my buddy Kenji. He’s at the Hayashima Marina, and he’s like, “Dude, you gotta see this!” I’m like, “I can’t! I’m drowning in stocks!” But he’s persistent. “C’mon, just a quick break!” So, I’m like, “Fine, but just for a sec.”
I rush over, and wow! There’s this massive yacht, all decked out. Turns out, it belongs to some big-shot investor. Kenji’s like, “Let’s go check it out!” I’m thinkin’, “This is either gonna be awesome or a disaster.” Spoiler: it was awesome. We hop on, and it’s like a scene from a movie. Drinks, music, the whole shebang. I’m forgettin’ about stocks for a hot minute.
But then, my phone buzzes. It’s my boss. “Where are you?!” I’m like, “Uh, just… networking.” He’s not buyin’ it. I can feel the heat from here. So, I bail, but not before snagging a drink. Priorities, right?
Back at the office, it’s still a madhouse. I’m tryin’ to salvage what’s left of the day. I’m on the phone, and suddenly, the market takes a turn. Stocks are climbing! I’m like, “YES! Finally!” I’m high-fiving my coworkers like we just won the lottery.
But then, just as quickly, it drops again. I’m like, “Are you kidding me?!” I’m ready to throw my computer out the window. But I take a deep breath. “Stay calm, stay calm,” I tell myself.
Finally, the day wraps up. I’m exhausted, but I can’t help but laugh. Hayashima, man. It’s wild. I stroll down to the beach, watchin’ the sunset. The sky’s on fire, and I’m thinkin’, “This is why I do it.”
Tomorrow’s another day. Who knows what’ll happen? But for now, I’m just gonna chill and enjoy this view. Cheers to the chaos!