Man, what a day! I’m tellin’ ya, being a prison warden in Tsuyama is no walk in the park. I woke up this mornin’ thinkin’ it’d be just another boring day. Boy, was I wrong!
First off, I hit the streets of Tsuyama, right? The sun was shinin’ over the mountains, and I thought, “Hey, maybe today’s gonna be chill.” But nah, not in this city. I drove down Kōen-dōri, and the traffic was a mess. Like, come on! It’s a Tuesday, people! Get it together!
So, I finally get to the prison, and the vibe is off. I can feel it in my bones. The inmates were restless. I mean, who wouldn’t be? Stuck in there all day. But today, they were extra rowdy. I swear, I heard someone yellin’ about a “freedom plan” or somethin’. I just rolled my eyes. Like, dude, you’re in Tsuyama, not some action movie.
Then, outta nowhere, I get a call. It’s the guards. “Warden! We got a situation!” My heart drops. I’m thinkin’ it’s a riot or somethin’. I rush over to the yard, and what do I find? A bunch of inmates playin’ soccer! Like, seriously? They’re kickin’ a ball around like it’s a picnic. I’m standin’ there, tryin’ to keep my cool, but inside, I’m like, “What the heck is goin’ on?”
I had to break it up. “Hey! This ain’t a playground!” They just laughed. I mean, I get it. Tsuyama’s got some beautiful parks, like the Tsuyama Castle ruins, but c’mon! Not in here!
After that, I needed a breather. So, I stepped outside for a sec. The air was fresh, and I could see the mountains in the distance. Tsuyama’s got this charm, ya know? The cherry blossoms in spring, the festivals, the food! I could almost taste the yakitori from that little stand on Kōen-dōri. But I couldn’t think about food. Duty calls, right?
Back inside, things got crazier. One inmate, let’s call him “Taka,” decided he wanted to start a debate about the best ramen in Tsuyama. I mean, really? We’re in a prison, and he’s talkin’ ramen? I couldn’t help but laugh. “Dude, focus on gettin’ outta here first!”
Then, just when I thought it couldn’t get any wilder, the fire alarm goes off. Panic mode activated! I’m runnin’ around, makin’ sure everyone’s accounted for. Turns out, it was just a burnt toast incident in the kitchen. I could’ve lost my mind!
Finally, after all that chaos, I sat down in my office. I was exhausted. I looked out the window, and there it was—the view of Tsuyama. The mountains, the streets, the people. It’s a wild mix of tradition and modern life. I love this city, even on days like today.
But man, I need a drink. Or maybe some of that yakitori. I’m thinkin’ about hittin’ up that stand after work. I deserve it after this rollercoaster of a day.
So yeah, that was my day in Tsuyama. Full of surprises, laughter, and a bit of chaos. Just another day in the life of a prison warden, I guess!