Space Club Dating Diary ``Private Imaginary Scenery'' Okinawa Edition

Nearly four years have passed since we set up an office in Okinawa for new business.

I go to Okinawa almost every month, but honestly, it's hard to say that things are going well.

It is caused by Joe's naive outlook, but he is struggling with Okinawan customs or the flow of time.

As it is often pointed out, there is "Okinawa time", and it is loose in basic time.

Of course, there are many mainland companies operating in Okinawa, and many people from Nature are working there, but many of them are absorbed in Uchinanchu's "Okinawa Time."


For example, if it's a "drinking party starting at 7:8," only the secretary will be there on time (there is an unspoken rule that the secretary must go to the store on time) and everyone should be there at XNUMX:XNUMX.

Also, Joe once participated in the graduation ceremony of a college student who had a part-time job at the office.

I was informed that the ceremony would start at 11:XNUMX, but I was told, "It won't start on time. Please come slowly."

Even so, I was invited, and since it was a graduation ceremony, I couldn't be late, so I went on time.

The seats for parents were almost full, but only a handful of graduates were seated.

The ceremony finally started at 12:XNUMX.

If it's a drinking party, even if it's a little late (although it's often not a little)

"This is Okinawa time"

I might be able to force myself to agree.

But when it comes to work, it's a different story.

In particular, construction schedules are almost never adhered to.

It is true that Okinawa is currently experiencing a development boom (Last year, the rate of increase in land prices in Naha City was the highest in Japan), and there is a shortage of craftsmen.

However, this situation basically does not change anywhere in the country, and I feel that there is no idea to meet the construction schedule in the first place.

Joe's planned building was supposed to be handed over early in the New Year, but after two reschedules, it turned out to be in September.

Tohoho.

This time, Joe's struggle in Okinawa, including eroticism?I'm going to spell it out.
 

&Month!Day

Entering Okinawa for the fifth time this year on an evening flight.

During my stay in Okinawa, I rented a room in the building where my office is located.

One of the pleasures of staying in Okinawa is cooking for yourself.

The repertoire is small, it's hard to say that it's done well, and the taste is ridiculous, so I can't let people eat it, but when I'm making it, I don't think about it, so it's the best change for Joe.

In order to cook for myself on this day as well, I went to the nearby San ◯ Yi to buy ingredients.

It was relatively late, but Okinawa is not only for working couples, but there are also many single mothers, so it is quite crowded.

There are also a few foreigners who are related to the base in military uniforms.

After shopping, I lined up at the register and it was Joe's turn.

The cashier is a pretty girl with big eyes and an Okinawan face.

I'm guessing you're around 20 years old.

A name tag of "Trainee Miya ◯" on the chest.

Not only the appearance but also the name is Okinawa.

When it comes to accounting, I search for coins in my wallet to get the exact amount.

I'm a little confused

"Sorry, I just want to get out. Wait a minute."

When Joe said, "Trainee Miya ◯" who is the Okinawa

"Don't panic. I'll wait for you."

and return.


Ah, this is Okinawa time.

That curse in the first half?I'm sorry I wrote down.

And it was Joe who whispered in his heart, "Miya-chan! I fell in love with you!"
 

= Monday to Sunday

Before the root of the tongue dries up, I will be baptized with "Okinawa thyme".

After rescheduling twice, I was promised that there would be no doubt about the delivery in September, but I was informed that it would be delivered in mid-October.

As expected, the person in charge is called to the office with an angry explosion.

I knew that raising my voice would do no good (or worse, worse), but I couldn't stand it.

It's already too late to reflect on the lack of training.

I still don't know how to drop my fist.


At night, I drink heavily with Osamu, who comes to Okinawa regularly.

I heard a lot of complaints.

Then Osamu comes up with an unexpected topic.

"Oh yeah, it seems that Nana-chan wants to see Joe-san!"

"Hey, hey, who did you hear that from?"

"It's Mika-chan. Our relationship has been revived."

"That's good, but I can't get in touch with Princess Nana. The line is blocked, and my cellphone doesn't accept calls."

"Then I'll ask Mika-chan to tell Nana-chan to contact Joe-san. Is that okay?"

Considering the circumstances so far, it should be refused immediately.

But I couldn't.

It's because the feelings I had for Princess Nana when I was with her were vividly revived.

Suddenly I couldn't get drunk comfortably, and it was rare to break up at the first party.
 

Ω month β day

There was a call from Princess Nana the next night.

I had my phone in my hand all day that day, so I could have answered the call with just one call, but I pressed the button just before it turned into an answering machine.

"Yes"

I tried to speak as curtly as possible, but my heart was pounding and I think my hand holding the phone was trembling slightly.

"Joe-chan, long time no see? How are you?"

"yes"

"I heard you're in Okinawa. When are you going to Tokyo next time?"

"day after tomorrow"

"Then let's meet the day after tomorrow. How about at ◯ o'clock at the Taiyaki shop?

"OK"

"I'm looking forward to it! See you soon!"

So I decided to meet Princess Nana.

Even though I thought I survived the infinite hell.

On the other hand, I also wanted to completely cut off my thoughts.

To do that, Joe has to ask what he really wants to hear.
 

α month $ day

The taiyaki shop that Princess Nana appointed as a meeting place is full of sentimental memories for Joe, more than just the delicious sweet bean paste.

The first time I stepped in was when I was in high school.

I was taken by my girlfriend at the time.

Since then, I've been here with various girls (sometimes boys).

There was a time when I couldn't go far after leaving Tokyo, but in the last few years I've had more opportunities to go to Tokyo, so I've started going again.


Princess Nana doesn't suit her Western-style appearance, but she loves taiyaki.

That's why when I was dating Princess Nana, I often came with her.

Joe loved to see Princess Nana filling her cheeks with delicious taiyaki.

I headed to the store earlier than the meeting time, but Princess Nana was already standing in front of the store.

When he recognizes Joe, he waves his hand.

It is a moment when the images of the past that should have been sealed are revived at once.

For example, the profile of Princess Nana tasting delicious fruit at a market in Barcelona.

The gesture of brushing your hair when you get out of bed.

Mischievous eyes that wipe the sauce on Joe's mouth with a napkin when eating.

A languid look when you wake up in the morning.

"Oh, I really loved Princess Nana."

I felt painful again.

"Joe-chan, it's been a while. Have you lost some weight?"

"I was shocked to be dumped by a princess."

"Kyahahaha... In that respect Joe-chan hasn't changed at all. It's still interesting!"

To be honest, Joe isn't funny at all.

In the first place"That kind of place"what do you mean?

Go up to the second floor of the store and order taiyaki for Princess Nana and mitsumame for Joe.

Give each other updates.

Princess Nana told me about the new business.

There seems to be room for improvement, but it seems to be off to a good start.


On the other hand, Joe couldn't hear what he really wanted to hear and couldn't say what he wanted to say.

dating again?The image doesn't come out at all.

Despite that, I made an appointment to meet in Okinawa next week against my will.

It is Joe who has been enchanted and can no longer say "NO".

I gave him several souvenirs of taiyaki, which is Princess Nana's favorite food, and left the store to head to the nearest subway station.

Hug like the old days at the turnstile.

Princess Nana's hair hits his cheek, and her scent spreads all over Joe's body.

My heart was beating so hard that I could barely stand, but when I unwrapped the princess, I looked her in the eye and said a few words.

"Princess, please forgive me for suddenly losing contact with you."

"Think about it"

and princess.

According to Joe's modest life experience, "thinking" is a word used when "not thinking at all."

At the moment when I thought it would be better not to see him anymore, Princess Nana's lips blocked Joe's lips.

For a moment I didn't know what happened.

When I came to my senses, the princess waved her hand and started walking in the opposite direction from the ticket gate.

Joe stands stunned while staring at his back.

At the same time, Shuntaro Tanikawa's four-line poem, which he loves, runs around in his head.


I can't believe my eyes when I stare
I can't believe my fingers when I touch it
My heart can't believe I love you
and suddenly believe everything too much


Joe goes to Mugen Hell again.

With.