A story by MIN. 2026
Kimie's Diary
October 1st, 2024
Just another boring day out here. As I pace to work, carrying my bag in the streets of Moriguchi, the sunlight hits my face in a way that feels... nostalgic.Ever since I was a teenager, I was infatuated with fall and its strange, melancholic... 'vibe' in a way. It has to do with my experiences from back in the day, but in general, things do feel a little strange at this time of year.
I pass by the local tech store. Maybe I should get a new computer, since my PC is kind of rusty. I hope I don't get forced to upgrade to Windows 11.
Anyways. Bakeries, small shops... Classic.
Now we wait for traffic.
... Man, I'm not good at writing diaries. Not as an adult, at least.
...
I receive a message on my phone from Kawaguchi-sama. It reads:
おはようございます。プロジェクトの進捗状況はいかがですか？
来週までに終わらせる必要があることをお知らせします。ありがとうございます。
(Good morning. How is the project going so far? Reminder that I need it to be done by next week. Thanks.)Ugh. Really interrupted my podcast for work stuff... I'm gonna do that later because I am simply Not. Interested.
Anyway, where was I?
Uh...
Oh, cool. Green light.
I decide to cross the road, but I hear a car coming b