Man, what a day! Utazu, you wild little city, you. I woke up this morning, and the sun was shining like it was trying to blind me. I mean, c'mon, I just wanted to sleep in! But nah, the universe had other plans.
So, I roll outta bed, and my first thought? Coffee. I hit up this tiny café on Kagawa Street. Best coffee ever! Seriously, it’s like liquid happiness. I grab my cup and sit outside, soaking in the vibes. The locals are chill, just going about their day. I’m thinking, “This is the life.”
But then, bam! Outta nowhere, this cat jumps on my table. Like, dude, personal space? I’m not a cat person, but this little furball had some serious attitude. It’s staring at me like I owe it money. I’m like, “Alright, you win.” I share my croissant. Yeah, I’m that soft.
After my unexpected breakfast buddy, I decide to explore. I wander down to the coast, and wow, the view! The Seto Inland Sea is sparkling like a million diamonds. I’m snapping pics like a tourist. I mean, who wouldn’t? The waves are crashing, and I’m feeling all poetic.
But then, I get a text. My game dev buddy, Kenji, is in town. He’s like, “Let’s meet at the park.” So, I’m hustling over to Utazu Park, dodging people like I’m in a video game. I finally get there, and Kenji’s late. Classic Kenji. I’m pacing, thinking about how I could’ve been playing my new game instead.
Finally, he shows up, all outta breath. “Sorry, man! Got lost!” I’m like, “Dude, it’s a straight shot from Kagawa!” We laugh it off, but I’m still a bit annoyed. We start talking about our game project, and I’m getting hyped. We’re brainstorming ideas, and I’m throwing out wild concepts. “What if the main character is a cat?” Kenji rolls his eyes. “Not again!”
Then, outta nowhere, it starts pouring. Like, seriously? I’m soaked in seconds. We dash for cover under a tree, and I’m laughing so hard I can barely breathe. “This is the worst!” I shout, but I’m loving it. It’s chaotic, and I’m just vibing with the rain.
After the downpour, we decide to hit up a local izakaya on Shikoku Street. The food is bomb! I’m devouring yakitori like it’s my last meal. Kenji’s talking about his latest game, and I’m just nodding, but my mind’s racing. I’m thinking about how I can incorporate the rain into our game.
Then, the owner comes over. He’s this old dude with a huge smile. He starts telling us stories about Utazu. “This place used to be a fishing village,” he says, and I’m like, “No way!” He talks about the festivals, the food, and the people. I’m soaking it all in.
But then, my phone buzzes. It’s my boss. “We need to talk about the project.” Ugh, not now! I’m in the middle of a food coma! I step outside to take the call, and I’m trying to keep my cool. “Yeah, yeah, I’ll fix it.” But inside, I’m fuming. Why can’t they just let me enjoy my day?
When I get back, Kenji’s already ordered dessert. I’m like, “Dude, you didn’t wait for me?” He just shrugs, grinning. “You took too long!” We dive into this amazing matcha cake, and I forget all about the stress.
As the sun sets, the sky turns this crazy orange. I’m feeling all kinds of emotions. Happy, frustrated, excited. Utazu, you’ve got my heart racing. I’m thinking about how I can turn this day into a game level. The cat, the rain, the food—everything!
Finally, I head home, exhausted but buzzing. I can’t wait to write all this down. Utazu, you crazy little city, you’ve given me a day to remember. Can’t wait to see what tomorrow brings!