Man, what a day! I’m tellin’ ya, being an auctioneer in Tajiri is like riding a rollercoaster blindfolded. So, I wake up, right? Sun’s blazin’ through my window on Kōen-dōri. I’m like, “Great, another day of shouting at people.” But hey, I love it.
First stop, the local market on Kōen-dōri. It’s packed! I’m dodging folks like I’m in a video game. Seriously, if you’ve never been to Tajiri, you gotta check out this place. The smells, the sounds, the chaos! I grab a quick onigiri from a street vendor. Best thing ever! I mean, who doesn’t love rice wrapped in seaweed?
Then, I head to the auction house. It’s on the corner of Shōwa and Kōen. I’m pumped, ready to sell some crazy stuff. But guess what? The power goes out! Like, are you kidding me? I’m standing there, mic in hand, and it’s pitch black. I’m thinkin’, “Great, now I’m just a dude yelling in the dark.”
Finally, the lights flicker back on. Phew! But then, my first item—a vintage samurai sword—goes for way less than I thought. I’m like, “C’mon, people! This is a piece of history!” But nah, they’re all busy scrolling on their phones. I swear, if I see one more person glued to their screen, I might lose it.
After that, I’m feeling a bit down. But then, this old lady in the front row, she raises her hand. She’s got this huge smile, and I’m like, “What’s up, grandma?” Turns out, she’s been collecting antiques for decades. She bids on this old vase, and I’m like, “You go, girl!” She wins it, and the whole room erupts in applause. I’m grinning ear to ear.
But then, bam! A guy in the back starts yelling. He’s mad ‘cause he thinks the vase is fake. I’m like, “Dude, chill! It’s not my fault you don’t know art!” But he keeps going, and I’m just trying to keep the peace. I mean, it’s just a vase, right?
After the auction, I hit up a little izakaya on Kōen-dōri. I need a drink. I order some sake, and the bartender’s like, “You look stressed.” I’m like, “You have no idea.” We laugh, and I down a couple of shots.
Then, I decide to take a stroll by the river. The Tajiri River is beautiful, especially at sunset. I’m just chillin’, watching the water flow, and I think about how crazy today was. I mean, one minute I’m shouting about swords, the next I’m dealing with angry bidders.
As I’m walking, I bump into an old friend from high school. We start reminiscing about the good ol’ days. You know, the usual—skipping class, sneaking into the arcade on Kōen-dōri. It’s wild how time flies.
But then, outta nowhere, it starts pouring! I’m soaked in seconds. I’m laughing, though. Like, really? This day just keeps getting better! I run for cover under a shop awning, and I see this cute dog. It’s just sitting there, looking at me like, “Dude, what’s your problem?”
Finally, I make it home, drenched but happy. I plop down on my couch, thinking about all the craziness. Tajiri, man, it’s a wild ride. I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Tomorrow’s another day, and who knows what’ll happen next? But for now, I’m just gonna chill and enjoy the chaos.