Man, what a day! Seriously, I can’t even. So, I wake up in Kashiwazaki, right? The sun’s shining, birds are chirping, and I’m like, “Today’s gonna be chill.” Spoiler alert: it was NOT chill.
First off, I’m running late. Classic me. I sprint down the street, past the famous Kashiwazaki Fish Market. Smells like heaven, but I can’t stop. Gotta get to the office. I’m dodging people on Chuo-dori like I’m in some kinda video game. “Excuse me! Pardon me!” I’m practically yelling.
Finally, I get to the office, and guess what? My boss, Mr. Tanaka, is already there. He’s all serious, looking at me like I just committed a crime. “You’re late!” he says. I’m like, “Dude, it’s 9:05. Chill.” But he’s not having it. Ugh, so annoying!
Then, the phone rings. It’s a client from Tokyo. They’re freaking out about some paperwork. I’m trying to calm them down, but my brain’s like scrambled eggs. I mean, who even has time for this? I glance out the window at the beautiful Sea of Japan. It’s so calming, but I can’t enjoy it.
After that, I head out for lunch. I’m craving some sushi, obviously. I hit up this little joint on Kawai-cho. Best sushi ever! I order a plate of nigiri, and while I’m waiting, I see this cute cat just chilling on the sidewalk. I’m like, “Aww, look at that little furball!” But then, it jumps up and knocks over a trash can. I’m dying laughing.
Back at the office, things go downhill. My coworker, Yuki, spills coffee all over the reports. I’m like, “Seriously?!” Now we gotta redo everything. I’m fuming. I mean, come on! It’s not that hard to hold a cup!
Then, outta nowhere, the fire alarm goes off. I’m thinking, “Great, just what I need.” We all pile out onto the street, and I’m standing there, watching the fire trucks zoom by. I can’t help but think, “This is just my luck.”
Finally, we get the all-clear. I’m back at my desk, and I see an email from my best friend. She’s coming to visit! I’m so pumped! We’re gonna hit up the Kashiwazaki Festival next week. I can already taste the takoyaki.
But wait, there’s more! I get a call from my mom. She’s like, “Did you hear about the earthquake?” I’m like, “What?!” Apparently, there was a small one near Niigata. I’m freaking out. I mean, I love Kashiwazaki, but earthquakes? No thanks!
By the end of the day, I’m exhausted. I walk home, and the sunset over the Sea of Japan is stunning. I stop for a sec, just to breathe it all in. I think about how crazy today was. I mean, who knew being an office manager could be this wild?
So, yeah, that was my day in Kashiwazaki. Full of ups and downs, but I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Well, maybe a little less coffee spills. But hey, that’s life, right?