Private Heart Joe Landscape ~Finally Sakura-chan and Demono Volume~Part XNUMX

Filled with sentimental memories

x month x day

Meet Sakura-chan in Ginza.

Today's dinner is a long-established Russian restaurant.Originally located in Shibuya, it moved to Ginza several years ago.

First visit since moving.The first time I visited this store in Shibuya was probably before I entered elementary school, when my girlfriend's late mother took me there.

My mother's family home was in Shibuya.Her grandmother was a very strict person in her upbringing, so it was depressing to go to her mother's parents' house, but her only pleasure was being brought to this store.

Even after becoming an adult, I used to go there whenever I had the chance, but since I moved, I've stopped going.oh

Because I was afraid that the taste and the atmosphere of the store would change and my nostalgic memories would be spoiled.However, I decided to stop by.

The new store is on the XNUMXth floor of a commercial building and is smaller than I expected.

Isn't the number of seats less than the Shibuya era?The place is Ginza, so the price must have gone up.    

When you tell them that you have made a reservation, a young waiter will guide you to your seat.

The behavior during this period is reminiscent of the Shibuya era.
The waiter may be young, but he knows very well that this place has a long line of regulars.

This is the gift of education, so there is no blur in the management policy.

I felt a little relieved.When I got to my seat, another waitress brought me a menu, so I opened the menu with my heart pounding.

Nostalgic dishes are lined up.My first impression is that nothing has changed.

Roasted mushrooms, shashlik, babushka, kvass, my mother's favorite menu is still alive and well.

 

I almost cried.

“Sakura-chan, this store is full of sentimental memories for me, so I honestly can’t objectively evaluate the taste.

"Don't worry, Joe. It's my first time here, but I've bought borscht online before. It was delicious."

Then I asked for a nostalgic menu one after another.

rare?Cheers with Georgian wine.

All of the food that was served was excellent.

I know it's delicious even before I eat it.

The waitress in charge is also a customer service that can reach the itchy place as it used to be.

Traveling back in time and enjoying a meal with my mother revives in my mind.

But in front of me is Sakura.We met each other a few months ago, but I felt like I was eating a dish I remembered as an old acquaintance.

What would my mother think if she saw this scene?

I'm sure you'll get angry.

Because my mother loved my wife like her daughter.

Well, Sakura-chan also said it was delicious, so let's just say okay.

Oh, maybe not.    

It's early tomorrow, so I stopped by the hotel bar to break up.

Treats as usual.A hug before putting him in a taxi ejaculates for Joe.I felt refreshed today (bitter smile).
 

Steiff teddy bear

x month x day    

Traveling to Germany today.Once a year, I go abroad to seek business opportunities with my local business associates.

This is the 6th time for the secretary to rotate.Six people gathered at the airport.

One of them is Kotaro, an employee of Joe's company.

He had the experience of studying abroad in Germany when he was in high school, and he was fluent in German, so I let him accompany me.

This kind of overseas inspection may be thought of as a sight-seeing excursion, but it is a very serious inspection.

Itinerary for 8 days and XNUMX nights will visit XNUMX cities in Germany.

Your only escape?is watching soccer.

One of my friends is an avid soccer freak and plans to watch a game of a team that has a player on the Japanese national team.

To Sakura-chan last night

“What kind of German souvenir do you want?”

If you ask

"Steiff teddy bear!"
was answered immediately.

What is that?I just looked it up on the internet and found out that it was founded in 1880 and is a German luxury stuffed toy.

There is also a Japanese branch office and online shopping, but according to Sakura

"Germany is much cheaper, and there are things that can only be bought in Germany."

I was told.

"All girls want it"and Sakura.Is it so?
 

My daughter never asked for a stuffed animal.I was forced to buy a lot of bats and gloves (bitter smile... my daughter was a baseball girl).

And Sakura-chan shows a picture of her room.

It is a room full of stuffed animals and neatly organized like a girl.

It is enshrined here and there with a dedicated shelf.Sakura says

"There's room for three people (no people!)"

I was told.

That's why Joe's most important mission is to buy a stuffed animal.
 

You wanted to meet me earlier, it's a stuffed animal, right?

x month x day    

After arriving in Germany, the schedule was tight anyway.And it's dark inside.But Joe's head is full of stuffed animals.Since the same action is the basic principle, there is almost no time for one person to act differently.

Taking that short time (a short break before dinner), I run to the department store.

I took Kotaro with me as an interpreter.

After asking a lot of questions (Kotaro is), I arrived at the desired toy department.

Perhaps because it is before Christmas, the stuffed toy department is occupied by parents and children.

While squeezing through it, I got 3 bodies (people?) of the size that Sakura requested.

Kotaro also said, "I want to give her a present," so I paid for him as well.

€550 to finish.About 7 yen.I have no idea if it's expensive or cheap.
 

But the biggest mission of this time?finished successfully.

I can never say it, but at this point Joe didn't care about the later inspection.

The inspection schedule was tight and I was a little rushed, but it ended without any major problems.

After dissolving in Frankfurt, I traveled alone from Lyon → Brussels → Paris to enjoy Europe.

Shojin drop?and leave for home.However, it is the real thing after returning to Japan.

x month x day

After arriving at Haneda, go directly to the domestic terminal.

It's my first trip with Sakura, regardless of the jet lag.Head north.

Sakura-chan came to the airport counter, the meeting place, a little late.

She can be seen in the distance as she runs around with a carry-on bag in her hand.

Joe loves this moment.

Sakura is out of breath.

Hug first.It smells like Sakura.

"I'm sorry Joe, are you waiting?"

"He never came running. We have plenty of time."

"Because I wanted to see Joe soon."

You wanted to meet me earlier, it's a stuffed animal, right?Joe muttered to himself, but he didn't say it out loud.

"It's a little early, but let's check in and have a beer in the lounge. Let's have a face-to-face ceremony."

"happy!"

After check-in, go to the lounge.

After toasting with beer, I took out a stuffed animal and chocolate from Joe's carry-on.

"Yes, the item you want."

"Thank you! Can I open it?"

"of course"

Along with the cheers, a big smile spreads across Sakura-chan's face.

What a wonderful smile.This is why Joe is hitting the hawksbill turtle.It's a little sad.

"Thank you, Joe! I'm so happy!"

kissed on the cheek.Joe blushes uncharacteristically.I wonder if there is anything better than this.

Continuing in the sequel.