It’s been a month since the state of emergency was lifted. I went to a nearby cafeteria for the first time in a long time. It was past the time of meal, but there are quite a few customers. There are still panels that separate the customer’s seats, but I don’t really care because I’m used to it. When I finish my meal and go to the counter where I pay the fee, I found that beautiful cut flowers are displayed. I forgot to pay the fee and took some pictures with my smartphone. During that time, I noticed a clerk who was out of the kitchen and waiting for payment, and when I said “I’m sorry”, he answered, “It’s okay. I’m glad you like it.” What a heartwarming moment! The food was delicious. The flowers were also good. And above all, I was happy with the warm words of the clerk. Today was the luckiest day of October.
緊急事態宣言が解除されてから一か月。久しぶりに近所の食堂に行きました。食事時は過ぎていましたが、お客さんも結構入っています。客席を区切るパネルは相変わらずありますが、見慣れたせいかあまり気にもなりません。食事を終えて料金を払うカウンターに行くと綺麗な切り花が飾られています。料金を払うのも忘れてスマホで何枚か写真に撮りました。その間、調理場から出て支払いを待つ店員さんに気付き、「すみません」と声を掛けると、「いいですよ。気に入って頂いて嬉しいです」という返事。なんとも心温まる瞬間でしょう。食事も美味しかった。花も良かった。そして何よりも店員さんの温かい言葉が嬉しかった。今日は10月一番のラッキーな一日になりました。