Man, what a day! I’m tellin’ ya, being a barber in Okawara is like riding a rollercoaster blindfolded. So, I roll into the shop on Kōen-dōri, right? The sun’s barely up, and I’m already feelin’ the vibes. I mean, this city is a mix of chill and chaos. You got the old temples, like the Kōmyō-ji, chillin’ next to modern cafes. It’s wild!
First client walks in. Dude’s got hair like a bird’s nest. I’m like, “Bro, what happened? Did a raccoon attack you?” He laughs, but I’m serious! I start snippin’, and he’s spillin’ all this tea about his ex. I’m just tryin’ to focus on the cut, but man, the drama! I’m like, “Dude, you gotta let that go.” But nah, he’s all about the heartbreak. I’m thinkin’, “Why do I always get the emotional ones?”
Then, outta nowhere, the power goes out! Like, what the heck? I’m in the middle of a fade, and suddenly it’s pitch black. I’m feelin’ around like a blindfolded ninja. The guy’s freakin’ out, and I’m just tryin’ to keep it cool. I’m like, “Don’t worry, bro, I got this!” But inside, I’m panicking. I can’t mess up a fade in the dark!
Finally, the lights flicker back on. Phew! I finish the cut, and he looks in the mirror. Dude’s grinning like he just won the lottery. I’m like, “See? You’re ready to hit the town!” He leaves, and I’m feelin’ good. But then, bam! Next client walks in, and it’s my old buddy Kenji.
Kenji’s a character, man. He’s always got some wild story. Today, he’s tellin’ me about this crazy festival on Kōen-dōri. Apparently, they’re gonna have a giant float, and people are gonna dance like maniacs. I’m like, “Dude, I’m in! Let’s go!” But then he drops the bomb—he wants me to cut his hair like a samurai. I’m like, “Bro, I’m a barber, not a time traveler!” But hey, I give it a shot.
While I’m snippin’, I can’t help but think about how Okawara is this hidden gem. You got the mountains in the background, the river flowin’ through the city, and the cherry blossoms in spring. It’s like a postcard come to life. But then, I remember the traffic on Kōen-dōri. Ugh! It’s a nightmare! I swear, I could walk faster than some of those cars.
After Kenji, I get this lady who’s super picky. She’s like, “I want it this way, but not that way.” I’m tryin’ to keep my cool, but inside, I’m like, “Lady, I’m not a magician!” I mean, I love my job, but sometimes it’s like herding cats.
Finally, the day winds down. I’m exhausted but happy. I step outside, and the sunset over the mountains is just beautiful. I take a deep breath, and it hits me—this city, with all its quirks and craziness, is home. I love the hustle, the people, the stories.
So yeah, that was my day in Okawara. Full of laughs, a bit of chaos, and a whole lotta hair. Can’t wait to do it all again tomorrow!