Shion's Day #003 | A Detour on the Way Home from Work

My steps toward the station after work were just a little lighter than usual.

"I don't think I need to go straight home today."

Don't you ever have days where you feel like that?

I don't have any special plans, and I'm not meeting anyone.
Even so, there are days when I just want to take a little detour.

Like walking a slightly different route to the station, peeking into a small variety shop, or browsing new releases at a bookstore.

The goal isn't to buy anything, but to spend some "time that's different from usual."

I feel like that kind of time lightens my mood more than I expect.

Today, I went to my favorite cafe in front of the station.

I sat in a window seat and took a sip of my iced cafe latte.

Even though time flies by while I'm at work, it feels like it flows slowly in this place.

I put my phone down for a moment and idly watch the people walking outside.

The city streets dyed in the sunset.

People heading home from work.

Students walking by, chatting happily.

Watching such casual scenery, my heart strangely settles down.

"I'll do my best again tomorrow."

Perhaps it's because I have these moments that I can naturally think that way.

Precisely because my days are busy, I take a slightly longer way home.

A detour isn't a waste of time; it's precious time to compose my heart.

Thinking that, I left the cafe.

The night breeze on the way home was a little cool, making the heat of the day feel like a lie.

Tomorrow will surely be a busy day, too.

But today was a good day.

Thank you for reading until the end.

Is there any place you find yourself wanting to stop by on your way home from work or school?