... Hm?

I bought three watercolor sets to play with.

Last time, I got a Hijikata card. This time, I got a Gintoki one.

Go to the mall

Eat takoyaki

Buy new shoes

This is my schedule for July.

Went to Sekaido, the big art store in Shinjuku. Bought a sketch book I probably don’t need.

Went to Kinokuniya and bought a couple of books for work.

Sweets Paradise for lunch/very late breakfast. Mostly ate cake.

Went to Kinokuniya, Foreign Language branch, for another book for work. Stared at the danmei with longing. The woman at the register was maybe white; I think she was smiling because she found my terrible Japanese so charming.

Went to Ochanomizu, got lost, and found another art store, the COPIC official one, Tools. I’ve spent too much already, so I bought nothing. I took some free swatches.

Went to Tobichi, the Hobonichi official store. Found nothing of interest to me.

Took the bus to Aqua City, Odaiba. It was late, but I made it in time for the movie. And an expensive Churrito and a large ginger ale.

The second time was just as good as the first one.

How was the 4DX experience? Well, it was like a roller coaster, and I like roller coasters.

I should have put my stuff in a locker first. I didn’t know.

My favorite part was when they would blow hot air against the back of my neck every time there were flames in the foreground, and that one time Gintoki was getting fired up while Housen tried to crush him with his umbrella.

My least favorite part? Being tossed about during every single fight. The strongest one was probably when Gintoki lands the final blow. It nearly threw me out of my seat.

Imagine my shock when I see two women whom I sat across from at Sweets Paradise not 5 hours ago.

I noticed them at the restaurant. I don’t think they noticed me.

Pity. I would love to chat with them.

Back at Sweets Paradise for the Gintama collab.

And to try the Hijikata Special tart one more time.

Because surely, it’s not that bad…

Go to the art store. Go to two bookstores. Go to Sweets Paradise and foolishly try that mayo tart again. Go to a specialty stationery store. Go to an imported merch store. Go all the way to Odaiba for a 4DX Yoshiwara in Flames screening. Go to a bar before it closes for a Philly cheesesteak.

Try not to collapse as the legs weaken from all the walking and standing and train-catching.

Try not to add more stops.

Try to stay ahead of schedule. Because there is a schedule.