I went to a burger shop today which had a window ad for a new burger "loaded with your hopes and dreams." With a serious expression, I pointed to the overhead menu and asked the girl at the register if the burgers truly contained my dreams and hopes. The register girl froze, unable to muster an answer, and the fortyish year-old lady managing the store behind her nervously cocked her head to the side and confirmed that my dreams and hopes were, indeed, included with the purchase of said hamburger.
I flashed a smile and both women laughed uncomfortably. After finishing my burger, I told the girl on my way out the door that my hopes and dreams were much tastier than I ever could have imagined. “Hai” was her only response.
In other weird Japan news, a group of seventh grade girls pulled me aside after class today to tell me how nice I smell.
