ある日、心理療法士の野々村慶太郎は、偶然にも古い友人から招待状を受け取った。その友人は、日本にある重要文化財の建造物を訪れることになったというのだ。野々村は、ノープランで行くことを決め、友人と待ち合わせの場所である公園へと向かった。
友人が現れるまでの間、野々村は公園で景色を眺めていた。すると、近くの屋台から漂ってくる甘い香りにつられ、黒ごま団子を買ってしまった。食べ終わった後、彼は気分爽快になり、今日の旅行がさらに楽しみになった。
友人が到着し、彼らは旅行に出発した。訪れる建造物は、日本でも有数の観光地であり、重要文化財に指定されていた。建造物の中に入ると、野々村は圧倒されるような美しさに感動した。友人も彼と同じように感動していた。
建造物を見終わった後、友人は炭焼地鶏を食べに行くことを提案した。野々村はこれに賛成し、彼らは地元の有名店へと向かった。店に着くと、店主が剥き方を教えてくれた。野々村は初めての炭焼地鶏を楽しみ、友人と一緒に美味しい食事を堪能した。
食事が終わった後、友人は野々村に健康のために食後の運動をすることを提案した。野々村は初めは嫌がっていたが、友人の説得により、彼らは公園に向かい、ジョギングを始めた。
ジョギングをしていると、野々村は突然ホストクラブの看板を見つけた。友人が「ここは危険だから行くのはやめよう」と忠告するが、野々村は「今日はチャンスがあるかもしれない」と言って、その店に入った。
店内には、美しい女性たちがたくさんいた。野々村は彼女たちと話をすることができ、気分が高揚した。しかし、友人が心配そうな顔をしていたため、野々村は友人に心配しないでと言って、彼女たちとの時間を楽しんだ。
時間が過ぎ、野々村は店を出ることにした。友人は彼女たちに何かされたのではないかと心配していたが、野々村は「全く問題なかったよ。むしろとても楽しかった」と笑顔で答えた。
帰り道、野々村は友人に感謝の気持ちを伝えた。「今日は本当に楽しかったよ。あなたと一緒に旅行をすることができて、とても幸せだった。また一緒に行こうね」と言った。
友人も「私も楽しかったよ。あなたと一緒にいると、何か特別なエネルギーを感じるんだ。本当にありがとう。次回も楽しみにしてるよ」と答えた。
その後、野々村は友人との旅行で得た思い出を、心理療法の仕事に活かすことに決めた。彼はクライアントに、日常生活の中で思いもよらないチャンスがあることを教え、自分自身もそのことを実践するようになった。
そして、野々村は今日も黒ごま団子を食べ、偶然にも友人と再会することができた。友人は野々村に「最近、私も自分自身を開放するようになった。あなたとの旅行が、私にとってとても大切な経験だったよ」と話した。
野々村は笑顔で答えた。「それは本当に素晴らしいことだね。私たちが一緒に過ごした時間は、私にとってもとても特別な思い出だよ。これからも、一緒にたくさんの思い出を作っていこうね」と言って、友人とともに団子を楽しんだ。
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English ver.
“The Journey of Black Sesame Dumplings and a Psychotherapist”
One day, Keitaro Nonomura, a psychotherapist, happened to receive an invitation from an old friend. The friend told him that he was going to visit an important cultural property in Japan. Nonomura decided to go without a plan and went to the park where he was to meet his friend.
While waiting for his friend to show up, Nonomura was admiring the scenery in the park. Then, he was lured by the sweet aroma wafting from a nearby food stall and bought some black sesame dumplings. After finishing his meal, he felt refreshed and even more excited about today’s trip.
His friends arrived and they set off on their trip. The structure they were visiting was one of the most famous tourist attractions in Japan and was designated as an important cultural asset. Upon entering the structure, Nonomura was impressed by its overwhelming beauty. His friend was equally impressed.
After seeing the structures, his friend suggested they go eat charcoal-grilled chicken. Nonomura agreed and they headed for a famous local restaurant. When they arrived at the restaurant, the owner showed them how to peel the chicken. Nonomura enjoyed his first charcoal-grilled chicken and enjoyed a delicious meal with his friend.
After the meal, the friend suggested that Nonomura do some after-meal exercise for his health. Nonomura was reluctant at first, but his friend persuaded him and they headed for the park and began jogging.
While jogging, Nonomura suddenly spotted a sign for a host club. His friend advised him not to go there because it was dangerous, but Nonomura said, “I might have a chance today,” and entered the place.
Inside the restaurant were many beautiful women. Nonomura was able to talk with these women, which lifted his spirits. However, his friend looked worried, so Nonomura told his friend not to worry and enjoyed his time with them.
After some time passed, Nonomura decided to leave the restaurant. His friend was worried that the girls might have done something to him, but Nonomura said, “It was no problem at all. In fact, I enjoyed it very much,” he replied with a smile.
On the way home, Nonomura thanked her friends. I really enjoyed myself today,” she said. I was very happy to travel with you. Let’s go together again.
My friend also said, “I had fun too. When I am with you, I feel some special energy. Thank you so much. I look forward to the next time, too,” he replied.
Later, Nonomura decided to apply the memories he gained from his trip with his friend to his psychotherapy work. He taught his clients that there are unexpected opportunities in everyday life, and he began to practice this himself.
Then, Nonomura ate black sesame dumplings again today, and by chance, he was able to see his friend again. The friend said to Nonomura, “Lately, I have also started to open myself up. My trip with you was a very important experience for me,” he said.
Nonomura replied with a smile. That’s really wonderful,” Nonomura said with a smile. The time we spent together is a very special memory for me too. Let’s make many more memories together in the future,” he said, and enjoyed the dumplings with his friend.
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