Man, what a day! I’m tellin’ ya, being a lifeguard in Nisshin is like riding a rollercoaster, but without the safety harness. So, I roll up to the beach at Nisshin’s Kamezaki Park, right? The sun’s blazin’, and I’m thinkin’, “Today’s gonna be chill.” Spoiler alert: it wasn’t.
First off, I’m settin’ up my station, just me and my trusty whistle. I’m feelin’ all cool, like a lifeguard superhero or somethin’. But then, outta nowhere, this kid runs up to me, like, “Help! My brother’s drowning!” My heart drops. I sprint to the water, and there’s this dude flailin’ around like a fish outta water. I dive in, and let me tell ya, the water was colder than my ex’s heart.
I grab the kid, and he’s like, “I thought I was gonna die!” I’m like, “Chill, bro, you’re good now.” But inside, I’m freakin’ out. I get him back to shore, and his mom’s there, just screamin’ like a banshee. I mean, I get it, but c’mon, lady, I just saved your kid! A little gratitude wouldn’t hurt, ya know?
So, after that drama, I’m tryin’ to catch my breath. I look around, and it’s like a scene from a movie. Kids are buildin’ sandcastles on Kamezaki Beach, and the smell of yakitori from the food stalls is waftin’ through the air. I’m thinkin’, “This is the life.” But then, I see this group of teenagers on the other side of the beach, and they’re blastin’ music like they’re at a concert. Like, dude, chill with the volume!
I walk over, and I’m like, “Hey, can you turn it down?” And they just look at me like I’m some kinda dinosaur. I mean, I’m not that old! But they finally turn it down, and I’m feelin’ like a hero again.
Then, outta nowhere, this old guy starts yellin’ at me from the boardwalk on Kamezaki Street. He’s like, “You kids don’t know how to swim!” I’m like, “Dude, I’m literally a lifeguard.” But he just keeps goin’ on about how back in his day, they swam in the river and didn’t need no lifeguard. I’m thinkin’, “Yeah, and back in your day, they didn’t have sunscreen either.”
Finally, I get a break. I sit down, grab a drink, and just chill for a sec. But then, I see this couple on the beach, and they’re havin’ a full-on argument. Like, come on, guys, this is Nisshin! Not a soap opera! I’m just tryin’ to enjoy my drink, and they’re throwin’ shade like it’s a competition.
But then, the sun starts settin’, and it’s like the sky’s on fire. I’m sittin’ there, watchin’ the colors change, and I’m like, “Okay, maybe today wasn’t so bad.” I mean, yeah, I had a crazy day, but I saved a kid, told off some teens, and watched a sunset that could make anyone forget their problems.
As I pack up my stuff, I can’t help but laugh. Nisshin’s wild, man. It’s got its quirks, its craziness, but that’s what makes it home. I’m just a lifeguard, but today, I felt like a part of somethin’ bigger. And honestly, I wouldn’t trade it for anything.
So, here’s to more days like this. Just maybe with a little less drama next time, yeah?