(NOAH) DONMAI DONMAI - Mitsuharu Misawa's diary ~ 5th APRIL 2007

Cheers! This is Misawa, whose stomach is still sore after the Budokan. I got hit, I got hit hard, a back kick. The day after the Budokan, when I coughed, it really hit me in the pit of my stomach. Thank you to everyone who came to watch the match. It's been like this for a long time... After a big match, my joints hurt so much that I can't stand it, but I'm lucky to be working. 

Well, Golden Week started on Saturday after the Budokan. How is everyone doing? It's been a difficult holiday with hot and cold weather and rain, but I hope you're having a good time. I've been busy with work during Golden Week, but due to deadlines, I'm writing this diary on the 2nd, so work for the long weekend hasn't started yet (and the first half was spent on the Budokan and pain...), and so I want to write about my impressions of Golden Week, but I can't. So, I will write about the events during the holidays another time. Some people are annoyed by the nine-day holiday, but for the rest of the world, it's a long holiday. For those who have just started a new life, you are probably feeling tired. For those who have not, the new fiscal year has begun and you are probably feeling tired both physically and mentally, so I hope you take some time to rest. 

So, now I will answer the question from Hirayanagi, who has no hobbies. The animals I have kept so far are... dogs, cats, turtles, rabbits, cockatiels, and frogs. I've already kept almost every realistic animal, so I can't think of any right now. It would be nice if I could take care of them myself, but because of my job that's not always possible, so it's difficult. By the way, going back two weeks, I asked Hirayanagi, "What are your hobbies?" but I don't really have any hobbies like that. The only thing I like is cars, but I don't think that's a hobby*. I also like figurines, but if I talk about them, then I'll go down Kotaro's path, so I don't really want to talk about them. So, recently when I'm asked "What is your hobby", Misawa answers "Going back to sleep". It's a "hobby" because I can only do it occasionally. Also, it's not just a short nap, but I'd like to be able to sleep for 2 or 3 hours after waking up.

Since the topic is about being tired, here is a question for Ito*. It's been a while since you returned from your injury, but has your attitude towards matches changed? From my own experience, you spend about a month off in pain from your injury, but after the pain passes and about 2-3 months pass, you want to have matches. I think it's true that you're feeling a sense of impatience, but I think there are some aspects that are different now compared to when you first returned, so please tell me about that.

This is it for Misawa. During the holidays, there will be the Differ Cup* and other events. Please cheer on the wrestlers. See you in two weeks. 

Notes

*Ito: Akihito Ito. Noah born whose career spanned 2004 until after Misawa's death in 2010. In 2016 he revealed that he retired due to mental issues. He now works in manufacturing and wholesale. 

*Cars & Figurines: When Misawa died, his family chose to display the picture of him in his racing gear, rather than anything to do with wrestling. Some of his favorite figurines were also displayed on the altar, with a few being cremated with him.   

*Differ Cup: Tournament held at Differ Ariake until 2017