Man, what a day! I’m tellin’ ya, being a butcher in Mitoyo is like a rollercoaster ride. So, I wake up, right? Sun’s barely up, and I’m already thinkin’ about the fresh cuts I gotta prep. I live near the Mitoyo River, and lemme tell ya, that water was lookin’ real nice this mornin’.
I roll into the shop on Kagawa Street, and it’s already buzzin’. My buddy Kenji’s there, crackin’ jokes about my apron. “Yo, you look like a meat superhero!” he says. I laugh, but inside, I’m like, “Dude, I’m just tryin’ to slice some pork here.”
First customer walks in. It’s Mrs. Tanaka. She’s a regular, always wants the best cuts for her family. She starts talkin’ about her grandkids, and I’m like, “Yeah, yeah, that’s great, but can we talk about this sirloin?” I mean, I love the old lady, but c’mon!
Then, outta nowhere, the power goes out! Just like that! I’m standin’ there, meat in hand, and it’s pitch black. I’m thinkin’, “Great, now I’m gonna lose all this stock.” I’m tryin’ to keep my cool, but inside, I’m fumin’.
Kenji’s laughin’ his head off. “Guess you’re not a superhero after all!” I shot him a glare. But then, the lights flicker back on, and I’m like, “Phew!”
After that, things got wild. I’m slicin’ and dicing, and this dude bursts in. He’s all frantic, talkin’ about a festival on Shiroyama Street. Apparently, they’re havin’ a meat-eating contest. I’m like, “What? Why wasn’t I invited?”
So, I grab some of my best cuts and head over. The streets are packed! People everywhere, smellin’ all kinds of good food. I’m feelin’ pumped. I set up my little booth, and folks start comin’ over.
This one guy, he’s like, “I’ll take the biggest steak you got!” I’m like, “You sure, man? That thing’s a monster!” He just grins and nods. I hand it over, and he looks like a kid on Christmas.
But then, I see this kid, maybe 10 years old, lookin’ all sad. I go over and ask what’s up. Turns out, he wanted to try some meat but didn’t have any cash. So, I’m like, “You know what? Here, take this sausage.” His face lights up! I swear, that made my day.
But then, the contest starts. People are chowing down like there’s no tomorrow. I’m watchin’, and it’s hilarious. One guy’s got sauce all over his face, and I’m just laughin’. But then, I see my buddy Kenji in the crowd, and he’s got this wild look in his eyes.
Next thing I know, he’s up on stage, tryin’ to eat a whole roast pig! I’m shoutin’, “Dude, you’re gonna explode!” But he’s goin’ for it. The crowd’s goin’ wild, and I’m just there, half-proud, half-embarrassed.
Finally, the day winds down. I’m back at the shop, exhausted but happy. I think about how crazy Mitoyo is. The streets, the people, the food. It’s all a bit mad, but I wouldn’t trade it for anything.
As I close up, I can still hear the laughter from the festival. I smile, thinkin’ about tomorrow. More meat, more craziness. Bring it on, Mitoyo!