Tweed and Tacos in Musashi-Kosugi

My friend and I had some free time one afternoon and evening, so we decided to catch up. Musashi-Kosugi turned out to be a convenient central meeting spot for both of us. We started by walking around Shin-Maruko, passing the famous Keihin Fushimi Inari Shrine, known for the many fox statues scattered around its grounds.

After a bit of chatting and strolling, we decided to have an early dinner at a taco place. The small Mexican eatery only had a few tables, but it already had a lively atmosphere. After a few tacos, we decided to continue our walk and conversation, heading south from Musashi-Kosugi.

Along the way, we passed a bespoke suit shop, which reminded me of my soft spot for tweed and fine fabrics. I mentioned that I had recently bought a pair of tweed trousers at a vintage clothing store. We both started wondering just how astronomical the cost of having a bespoke suit made might be! The cool autumn weather certainly seemed like the perfect time for such thoughts.

We continued past several shopping malls and a number of new bars and restaurants, many of which looked quite lively. Then, as we approached a T-junction, something unexpected happened. A delivery scooter was attempting a U-turn when it suddenly slipped and fell sideways onto the road. It all seemed to happen in slow motion. Everyone who noticed appeared stunned and frozen for a moment, before a group of people rushed over to help the rider up. Luckily, he seemed to be okay, and there didn’t appear to be any noticeable damage to the scooter. I found myself wondering how I would have reacted if I had been the only person there.

A little further on, we came across a shopping street with some interesting statues and installations. There was a boat sail made from illuminated plastic bottles, as well as some glass Halloween decorations that looked handmade. Since it was Halloween at the time, they were a nice seasonal touch. The little display marked an intersection beside a canal, which we followed back towards the main road. From there, we made our way back to the station.

And so, it was time to say goodbye and head home in our separate directions. It was great catching up with my friend, even if the afternoon felt a little too short. On the way home, I found myself going over some emergency-related phrases and vocabulary in my head. You never know when you might need them!

【スタッフによる要約】

今回は、マーク先生が友人と武蔵小杉・新丸子周辺を散策したときのお話です。メキシコ料理店でタコスを楽しんだり、ツイードのスーツについて話したり、街中で思いがけない出来事に遭遇したりと、何気ない一日の様子が描かれています。最後には、帰り道に緊急時に使う英語表現を思い返したという、マーク先生らしいちょっとした気づきもあります。