(NOAH) "Donmai, Donmai" - Mitsuharu Misawa's diary - 22nd August 2008

Cheers!

Thank you to everyone who came to watch the two matches during the Obon holiday. (Note, he then goes into how he works "Middle of Obon" into a Pokémon reference, which involves the Pokémon "Sitrus Berry", which was known in Japan as "Obon Pokémon". He also works his love of Mecha into this) 

Recently, it seems like the number of places taking long holidays right during Obon is gradually decreasing, but even so, watching the news, it seems like there's still a huge rush of people returning home around this time of year. 

The annual Tohoku event was held this year, and we were able to get there and back smoothly without any major traffic jams. As with previous years, the Minase event was held outdoors, so we were worried about the weather, but we only received a few scattered showers and were able to complete the two consecutive matches without any problems. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all those involved in organizing the event.

Oh, there was one thing that didn't go well.

During my match, Ippei got dragged off somewhere by Marufuji and Sugi. He was dragged across the gravel while lying on his back, and when he came back he had scratches there. Ippei let out a small shriek, saying "My back hurts," but I was more worried about the ring, which had become slightly more gravelly since Ippei returned.

Now, to change the subject abruptly, I went for a health check! After walking 500 meters in the hot sun from the parking lot to the hospital where I had the check, the first thing I was tested for was my blood pressure, which was a little high, so I took a deep breath and they took it again(?), but that was just the beginning. The climax was... you all know, right? This is also a topic that comes up every year, but from here on it gets a little more obscene, so if you're eating, you might want to read it again later. Sorry.

Oh man....I'm in trouble. 

Barium.

I was so exhausted from moving up and down, left and right, while holding back a burp, that's not good after all. Anyway, the tests were all over, and I left the hospital with the staff encouraging me, saying, "Good luck in your matches", but the real climax just beginning. Immediately after the barium test, I took two tablets of the laxative I was given, but this time was extremely difficult again. The story gets even more shocking from here on out...are you sure it's okay to read this?

Immediately after the barium test, I took two tablets of the laxative I was given right then and there, but this time was extremely difficult again. From here on, the story gets even more nasty....so is it really okay for you to read this? 

After the barium, the first poop is still hard, even with the help of laxatives and lots of fluids! For those who haven't experienced this, I'll explain. It's so hard, no matter how hard I try on the toilet, it's so hard its endless. Even when I tried to finish, it was too hard. In the end, I ended up sitting on the toilet for more than five minutes, maybe even ten. I wanted to see what had happened myself, but the water was too cloudy. 

And so this year's checkup is over.

If you're a young person who has never used a barium test and thinks this is something that doesn't concern you, then you're wrong. You shouldn't underestimate it. I really hope that things will improve, including the difficulties that come with post-examination treatments. I hope someone can do something about this.

Well, this time we've ended with another realistic story, but I'll answer Aoki's question here. While I don't think it's wrong to focus on asphalt for a topic titled "View from the front door," it's still a bit of slacking in a way. I wonder if the teacher's intention with the homework assignment was to gauge the students' perspective. Even from the front door, it makes a big difference depending on where you look and what you focus on. Aoki wasn't slacking off, and I'm sure he wrote it based on his own understanding. To answer his question, the thing I hated the most was, as usual, the "picture diary." In elementary school, I had to write it every day, and because there was a section to record the weather, I couldn't complete it in advance like other homework, and I hated that very "restrictive" feeling. 

Next up will be Shiozaki. I'm sure you've gotten used to life in America, so tell me about some of the foods you're into there. By the way, what do you usually eat?

Well, the hot days are still continuing, but it feels more like the lingering heat that the peak of summer. Whether you are still suffering from the summer fatigue or are full of energy, it's time to prepare for the next season, so please make the most of what is left of August.

Tomorrow, the 23rd, marks the start of the August tour. Morishima, whose final title match against Sasaki* is scheduled for September 6th at the Nippon Budokan, has used this time off to gain new experiences overseas. The junior tag league, which saw a string of great matches last year, will also be held this year. All the wrestlers promise to give their all in every match. We look forward to seeing you all there. 

I don't like crowds, so I rarely go to fireworks displays, but hearing the sound of the fireworks from inside my house once again brought home the realization that summer is coming to an end.

See you in two weeks. Misawa!

Notes

Sasaki: Kensuke