(NOAH) "DONMAI, DONMAI" ~ MITSUHARU MISAWA'S DIARY ~ 8th February 2008

Cheers! January is over and February is here, and the New Year's mood has long since disappeared for Misawa. How long do you think New Year's will last? The first three days? The Matsunouchi* period? Or until the Lunar New Year? Speaking of the Matsunouchi period, it originally lasted until the 15th, but the 7th seems to be more arduous, as it seems like people start getting serious about work around that time....But I think it's okay to ask for New Year's money until the end of January. It's only for children (up to elementary school age), though. For the giver, you have to be careful about the amount, and it's already quite difficult since New Year's is a very expensive time of year, but for children, receiving money directly is an indescribable thrill. 

But how much do people of the current generation ask for in New Year's money? It seems that in many cases relatives or neighbors decide the price among themselves, but children tend to casually remember things like "how much from so-and-so." When I was a child, I didn't have any relatives nearby* and didn't have many options, so I remembered things even more clearly. However, unlike now, no stores were open during New Year's, so I had to wait for the joy of spending money. If convenience stores were open like they are now, I would have had the joy of going out to buy candy with my own money.

You don't see it much these days, or maybe it's just not possible because there isn't enough space, but in the old days, kite flying was a standard New Year's pastime for boys. For my generation, it was the heyday of the "Gayla Kite!" I'm sure many dads would agree. The visual pattern was impressive. Anyway, it rose up in no time, and when it got really high, it took a lot of strength. I had a few friends whose strings broke. It brings back fond memories. 

Well, this introduction has become quite long, but why am I talking about New Year's now? I remember that there was someone who wrote a New Year's greeting in their diary last week, even though it is already February. If you are interested, please check out the back number. 

On a completely different note, in the latter half of January, I suddenly started vomiting and had diarrhea. Then I had abdominal and stomach pains. It's really tough when stomach pain lasts for 24 hours. My stomach was in a constant state of ache...It's been a few years since I got sick from eating oysters, and I couldn't eat anything for about two days due to reflux and diarrhea (sorry to those who are eating). It seems that some people at the training camp have caught colds. Maybe it was gastroenteritis. But I didn't have a fever... Everyone please be careful. It may seem obvious, but I recommend that you at the very least gargle and wash your hands frequently. 

Now, let's take a look at these phrases "Intense diarrhea" and "Red mobile suit*". 

That's how it feels...."Char's Exclusive"....lousy

And I would like to answer Ippei's question here, but before that, I'd like to say, "You had a boring New Year's holiday. I know what you were doing, but if that's what you want to do, I'll leave it to you..."It'll be over soon, so please wait for me." *sings* Anyway. <--- Sorry for the little inside joke.

"When I feel the most relaxed" huh. I haven't heard the expression "when I feel the most relaxed" much recently...

Maybe the expression I hear a lot these days is "when I feel relaxed"?

If we're going for "relaxed," the most relaxing moment would be when you're about to be late for work, or when you have an irritating dream about work, and you wake up and realize it was just a dream...

I'm sure this isn't the answer Ippei is looking for...If I were to say where I feel most relaxed, I'd say when I have nothing planned for the next day and I lie down in bed playing games, or when I'm watching a movie on DVD at home. In Ippei's case, it would be when he's jerking off*.

Finally, I have a question for the masochist Shuhei. Please tell me the meaning of your name "Shuhei". I think you probably had homework when you were in elementary school that you had to ask your parents about, so remember that, or if you can't remember, ask your parents and do your "topknot*". It has nothing to do with being a masochist! And leaving aside the question of whether it's "topknot" or not, we've passed the beginning of spring according to the calendar, and I think it's the final furlong for all the students taking entrance exams. Take care of yourself and do your best so you can get into the school of your choice. ~ ~ ~ "Study hard" is a play on words to make it "masturbation". The spirit is "working hard!" This was Misawa. See you in two weeks!

Notes

Matsunouchi: The festivities of New Year's Week

Misawa's relatives: This indicates that when his parents moved from Hokkaido when Misawa was about four, it was a family move of only parents and children, whatever family was left stayed behind. 

Red Mobile Suit: Mobile Suit Gundam AGE: Memory of Eden (Episode 20)

"Sorry": Misawa writes "Sumimasen" twice in katakana, this is kind of like saying "Soweeee" in a playful kind of way.

Topknot: Edo era hair, probably an inside joke.