Man, today was a wild ride. I mean, like, seriously intense. I’m just a cashier at this little konbini on Kōen-dōri, right? But today? Ugh, it was like a rollercoaster.
So, I roll into work, and it’s already super humid. Like, I’m talkin’ sweat-drippin’-down-my-back kinda humid. I’m just tryin’ to get my coffee fix, ya know? But the machine’s broken! Of course! Just my luck. I’m like, “Great, how am I supposed to survive this day?”
Then, boom! The door swings open, and in walks this old lady. She’s got a basket full of snacks, and she’s just chattin’ away. I can’t even understand her half the time, but she’s so sweet. She’s like, “Young man, do you know the best way to get to Yoshitomi Park?” I’m like, “Uh, just head down Kōen-dōri, then take a left.”
But she’s not done. She starts telling me about her cat, Mr. Whiskers. I’m tryin’ to scan her snacks, but she’s all, “He loves tuna!” I’m like, “Cool, lady, but I gotta ring you up.”
Finally, she leaves, and I’m like, “Phew, that was a lot.” But then, the next customer? Total nightmare. This dude comes in, and he’s got a million coupons. I’m talkin’ like, “Dude, it’s not a treasure hunt!” He’s all, “I swear I have a coupon for that!” I’m just rollin’ my eyes.
And then, outta nowhere, the power goes out! Like, seriously? In the middle of a rush? I’m standin’ there, in the dark, and I can hear people grumbling. I’m like, “Chill, it’s just a blackout!” But no, they’re all freakin’ out.
So, I’m tryin’ to keep it cool. I pull out my phone for light, and I’m like, “Hey, everyone, just hang tight!” But then, this lady starts yelling about her ice cream melting. I’m like, “Lady, it’s not my fault!”
After what feels like forever, the lights flicker back on. Thank goodness! But now, everyone’s in a rush. I’m ringing people up like a madman. I swear, I must’ve said “Have a nice day!” a hundred times.
Then, just when I think it can’t get crazier, this kid runs in. He’s like, “I lost my puppy!” My heart drops. I’m like, “Oh no, not a puppy!” So, I grab my jacket, and I’m like, “Let’s go find him!”
We run out to the street, and I’m shoutin’ “Puppy! Where are you?” We check around the corner by the Yoshitomi Shrine. No luck. I’m startin’ to panic. But then, I see this little fluffball under a bench. I’m like, “There he is!”
The kid is over the moon. I’m feelin’ like a hero. We bring the pup back, and the kid’s mom is so grateful. She gives me a snack as a thank you. I’m like, “Sweet, free food!”
Finally, the day winds down. I’m exhausted, but I can’t help but smile. Yoshitomi is wild, man. From the busy streets of Kōen-dōri to the peaceful Yoshitomi Park, it’s got its charm.
I head home, thinkin’ about Mr. Whiskers, the coupon guy, and that lost puppy. What a day, right? Just another day in the life of a cashier in Yoshitomi. Can’t wait to see what tomorrow brings!