Man, lemme tell ya about my day in Kofu. Wow, just wow. I’m a shepherd, right? So, I’m used to chillin’ with my sheep, not dodging cars and crowds. But today? Total chaos.
So, I wake up early, like, way too early. The sun’s barely up, and I’m already thinkin’ about my flock. But I gotta head to Kofu for some supplies. I’m thinkin’, “How bad can it be?” Spoiler alert: it was bad.
First off, I hit up the main street, Chuo Dori. It’s packed! Like, where did all these people come from? I’m just tryin’ to get my bread and some feed. But nah, everyone’s in my way. I’m like, “Excuse me, I’m a shepherd, not a ninja!”
Then, I see this cute little café, Café de Lune. I’m like, “Okay, I’ll grab a coffee.” I order a latte, and the barista’s like, “You want it hot or iced?” I’m like, “Dude, I’m a shepherd, not a barista! Just give me the coffee!”
Finally, I get my drink, and it’s delish. But then, BAM! I spill it all over my boots. Great. Just great. Now I smell like burnt coffee and sheep.
So, I’m walkin’ down the street, tryin’ to shake it off. I pass by Kofu Castle. Man, that place is beautiful! But I’m too frazzled to appreciate it. I’m thinkin’ about my sheep, and how they’re probably munchin’ on grass without me.
Then, I hit up the local market on Yasukuni Dori. It’s a total madhouse! People are yellin’, vendors are hawkin’ their goods. I’m just tryin’ to find some hay. I finally spot it, but it’s like a treasure hunt. I’m pushin’ through the crowd, and this lady bumps into me. I’m like, “Hey! Watch it!”
She turns around, and it’s this sweet old lady. She’s like, “Sorry, dear! I’m just lookin’ for some fresh veggies.” I can’t even be mad. I mean, who doesn’t love fresh veggies?
After I finally grab the hay, I’m feelin’ a bit better. But then, I hear this loud noise. It’s a parade! Right in the middle of the street! I’m like, “Seriously? A parade? Right now?”
But then I see the floats, and they’re all colorful and crazy. There’s this giant dragon float, and I’m like, “Whoa, that’s kinda cool.” I snap a pic for the ‘gram. Gotta show my buddies back home that Kofu knows how to party.
But then, I get a call. It’s my buddy Taro. He’s like, “Dude, your sheep are out!” I’m like, “What do you mean out?!” Apparently, they found a hole in the fence. Classic sheep, right?
So, I’m sprinting back to the bus station, dodging people and floats. I’m like, “Excuse me! Gotta save my sheep!” I finally catch a bus, and I’m sweating like crazy.
When I get back, my sheep are just chillin’ in the neighbor’s yard. I’m like, “Really, guys? You had to pick the neighbor’s garden?” They’re munchin’ on flowers like they’re at a buffet.
I’m so mad, but then I see their little faces, and I can’t stay angry. They’re just sheep bein’ sheep. I round ‘em up, and we head back home.
By the time I get back, I’m exhausted. But I can’t help but laugh. Kofu was wild today! I mean, who knew a shepherd could have such an adventure?
So, yeah, that was my day. Kofu, you crazy! But I love ya. Just maybe next time, less chaos, more sheep.