Man, what a day! Iiyama, you wild city! I woke up thinking it’d be just another chill day. Boy, was I wrong.
First off, I hit up the local konbini on Chuo-dori. You know, the one with the best onigiri? Grabbed a couple for breakfast. I swear, those rice balls are like little hugs in my mouth. But then, I spilled soy sauce all over my shirt. Classic me, right? I was like, “Great, now I look like a walking sushi roll.”
So, I’m walking down the street, feeling all good, when I hear this loud commotion. Turns out, there’s a festival happening at Iiyama Station. I mean, who knew? I thought it was just another boring Tuesday. But nope! There were food stalls everywhere, and the smell of yakitori was calling my name. I couldn’t resist.
I’m munching on skewers, and suddenly, this little kid runs past me, chasing a balloon. I’m talking full-on sprint mode. He trips, and I’m like, “Oh no!” But he just laughs it off. Kids are tough, man. I wish I could be that carefree.
Then, I bump into an old friend from high school. Can you believe it? We hadn’t seen each other in ages! We start reminiscing about our crazy days at Iiyama High. Remember that time we snuck into the gym after hours? Good times, good times. But then, he tells me he’s moving to Tokyo. My heart sank. I mean, who’s gonna keep me company during karaoke nights now?
After that, I decided to take a stroll through the Iiyama Park. It’s so peaceful there, with all the cherry blossoms. But guess what? I got attacked by a flock of pigeons. Like, seriously? I’m just trying to enjoy nature, and they’re like, “Nope, not today!” I was flailing my arms like a madman.
Then, I thought, “Let’s hit up the Iiyama Art Museum.” I love art, but sometimes it’s just weird. I mean, there was this installation that looked like a giant pile of trash. I was like, “Is this art or my living room?” But hey, I guess beauty is in the eye of the beholder, right?
By the time I left, I was feeling all sorts of emotions. Happy, sad, confused. Iiyama really knows how to throw a curveball. I decided to grab a coffee at my favorite café on Takamatsu Street. The barista knows my order by heart. I’m basically a regular.
But then, as I’m sipping my latte, I overhear this couple arguing. Like, full-on shouting. I’m just sitting there, trying to enjoy my drink, and they’re making it impossible. I wanted to tell them to take it outside, but I didn’t want to get involved. So, I just pretended to be super interested in my phone.
Finally, I headed home, exhausted but buzzing from the day’s craziness. Iiyama, you’ve got my heart racing. I can’t believe all that happened in just one day. I mean, who needs a rollercoaster when you’ve got this city?
So, here I am, typing this out, still feeling all the feels. Iiyama, you’re a wild ride, and I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Can’t wait to see what tomorrow brings!