Hello, hello, hello there! I'm Sai, the rum pudding seller, a member of the association who wanders through the free stalls.

It's been a while. I resumed setting up my stall in March (at the free market, of course).

The vendors next to my free stall vary from day to day; sometimes they're also from the free market, and other times they're from the fixed stalls. Either way, we often chat in between selling our goods. As a result, I get to talk to more vendors than those with fixed stalls.

And so, I suddenly got the idea that I wanted to write a little about the vendors at Mikoda Morning Market, from a pudding seller's perspective. Of course, this will just be my own (imagined) impressions.

For the first installment, I thought I'd write about Chirichiri Neko-tencho, who asked me to write this diary. At the time, they said, "I want various people to write for the Morning Market Diary, so please write something too, Pudding-ya," and I initially refused, saying, "I'm just a free stall vendor." But after some back and forth, like "It's fine if you're a member," I thought, "Well, maybe just once," and accepted... *sigh*

I never had opportunities to write, and above all, I love manga and enjoy reading it very much, but I hardly ever read novels or books with only text... It takes me an awful lot of time to write this every time (cries).

I got sidetracked m(._.)m

Chirichiri Neko-tencho is also in their late 40s/early 50s, but they seem to be strong with technology, quickly uploading things to social media and the like. They seem to be on good terms with almost all the morning market vendors, and I often see them talking to various people (from a distance). I've heard from other vendors that they are "diligent," but I haven't yet discovered that diligent side myself (lol).

Oh, I remember now! I think they were having a serious conversation with Inoue Nouen Mama... And when they reply to a greeting with little intonation, it seems like they are tired.

Also, a while ago, it suddenly occurred to me that their middle name is Fukuzo. They look similar to that manga character! (I've never told them this) Do you all understand? Yes, that "Fukuzo." (Note: This is a thought from the pudding seller, whose ideas that "they look alike" are rarely agreed upon by others...)

It's difficult to express what you think...

Well, I'd be happy if this could be an opportunity for people to visit Mikoda Morning Market, wondering what kind of impression they'd get from meeting this person.

Because one of the biggest charms of the morning market is the conversations exchanged while shopping!

Thank you for reading. I'm reflecting on how to write better next time m(_ _)m

P.S. I am writing this article with the permission of the person concerned. (The photos are natural shots, so permission was granted afterwards, but) Thank you very much for your cooperation.