A Little About Myself... | The Midnight Escape Declaration and Rabbit-senpai | Thursday Returning to Humanity ♨️
It was a typical morning.
As I was drinking coffee and mentally organizing my schedule for the day, my wife suddenly said this:
"We're making a midnight escape. Get the carry-on bag out."
"...Huh?"
"I said a midnight escape."
"No, it's still morning."
"Then it's a daytime escape, then."
I had no idea what was going on.
Beside her, Kai-kun was looking up at us.
(These two are at it again)
That was the look on his face.
When I pressed her for details, the truth was finally revealed.
"Your birthday is coming up, right? We're going on a hot spring trip!"
It was truly a bolt from the blue.
The way the atmosphere changed from that moment on was impressive.
Pulling out the bag, stuffing in clothes, searching for chargers—the soon-to-be 61-year-old geezer was restless.
Beside him, Kai-kun was spinning only his tail at high speed.
(They're getting ready to go out...!)
The air in the room changed to "extraordinary mode" in an instant.
I get into the car, start the engine, and drive off.
I can't get enough of this moment.
The feeling of everyday life flowing away behind me.
Through the rearview mirror, Kai-kun is staring outside.
(I wonder how far we're going today)
That was the look in his eyes.
And then, we arrived at the hot spring inn without incident.
When I opened the room door, there was an open-air bath.
I couldn't help but let out a sound.
"Oh..."
The restless old man and the restless Kai-kun.
(Is this outside? Inside? Which one?)
They are wandering around as if to say that.
And on the table, a mountain of alcohol I had prepared.
I don't have to drive this time.
Bath → Alcohol → Bath → Alcohol (snacks) → Bath → Alcohol (snacks)
The golden loop is complete.
I immediately used the large indoor public bath, but since it's a small inn, the large public bath was also available for private use, which was a luxury.
However, unfortunately, because it was private, Buri-senpai, Kotori-senpai, and the other colorful characters weren't there. It's a little lonely (lol
Returning to the room, drinking, snacking, and repeating the bath, the sun set in the blink of an eye...
Floating beyond the steam were the night sky and the moon.
It was Rabbit-senpai.
Watching that figure floating quietly, I suddenly thought.
A 60-year cycle.
That means I will be one year old soon.
Coming full circle, it begins again.
However, this 'beginning' is different from when I was young.
From now on, society will change at a terrifying speed.
The protagonist will undoubtedly be AI.
AI writes text, performs designs, and generates code.
Eventually, intermediate processes will disappear, and it will become a world where you can implement as soon as you conceive an idea.
The time for trial and error will be compressed,
and the process of learning while lost will be whittled away.
This is not merely efficiency.
It is a redefinition of the role of humans themselves.
And the change will not be limited to intellectual labor.
What is currently progressing is the evolution of 'Physical AI'.
AI is beginning to have a body.
Robots that carry luggage in warehouses.
Machines that assist with work at construction sites.
Autonomous support machines beginning to enter nursing care and medical fields.
Processes that required human hands are being quietly replaced.
What is happening here is
not the efficiency of work, but the reorganization of the labor market.
Both jobs that use the body and jobs that use the brain
are being entered by AI at the same time.
So, what role do humans play?
Is it judgment?
Is it responsibility?
Or is it relationships?
And one thing we cannot avoid is the issue of re-educating the middle-aged and older generations.
There is no guarantee that our past experience will remain valid as it is.
There will be more and more situations where seniority and job titles will not provide an advantage in front of AI.
The younger generation learns with the premise of change.
However, middle-aged and older people tend to think in terms of "an extension of the past."
This is where the gap is created.
But I am not pessimistic.
Because re-education is not simply about learning digital technology.
What is truly necessary is,
・The ability to understand structures
・An attitude of observing change
・The flexibility to let go of unnecessary pride
These three things.
These might actually be qualities that are easier for people who have aged to possess.
Having lived for 60 years means
that you have overcome the changes of the times many times over.
That is why I
do not think it is "too late."
Rather, I think now is the time to lighten our experience
and start walking as a one-year-old again.
As AI accelerates,
we are entering an era where humans choose "what not to cut."
You cannot shorten the time spent in the bathtub.The heart that looks at the moon and thinks it is beautiful cannot be optimized.
Kai-kun, curled up at my feet,
(Well, right now it's a bath)
is the face he's making.
Not efficiency, but breathing.
Not speed, but experience.
61 years old.
No, 1 year old.
While steadying my breath in the steam, I thought.
The next day, I headed to my favorite bakery!
I usually hardly ever eat bread, but when I come here, I can't help myself (lol
Bread with alcohol, thanks to that I've gained a little weight~ (sweat
[Ayappe-san! | Thank you for featuring it in your magazine☕✨]
Ayappe-san, thank you very much for adding
"The story of the night you can't move because you're trying to understand—To those who search for the right answer before 'feeling' | Episode 5" to
your "Kore-Suki Magazine☕".
"Searching for the right answer before feeling"
This theme was also a question for myself.
The night you can't move,
because you seek correctness too much.
I am very happy that you were able to gently scoop up such quiet conflicts.
If this has become a trigger for you to pause for a moment during your spare time,
there is no greater joy for me.
I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude for Ayappe-san's gentle sensibility.
From now on as well,
I hope to continue weaving words that can nestle close to quiet nights.
Thank you so very much.☕🌿
The magazine where you featured my work is here👇
The article you featured is here👇
[Yumeno-san!!! | Thank you for featuring me in your magazine✨]
Yumeno-san, thank you so much for adding
three of my articles to your "YumeKnow’t" magazine.
・"A Story of a Night When You Get Stuck Trying to Understand | Episode 5"
・"What Theory Does Not Solve | Phase III Episode 4"
・"A Little About Myself... | Carbonated Springs and Electric Waves | Eyes are the Windows to the Soul | Thursday Adjusted by Buri-senpai♨️"
Although these articles have different tastes,
I feel that they are connected somewhere in the sense that they are swaying between "knowing" and "feeling."
I am very happy that you welcomed these three pieces
into a magazine that bears the word "Know."
Whether it is a story about theory or a story about carbonated springs,
in the end, it all returns to "how I am feeling."
I am grateful that you gently picked up on that flow.
Once again, thank you for featuring my work✨🌿
The magazine where you featured my work is here👇
The article you featured is here👇
[Yonaga-san! | Thank you for featuring me in your magazine🌙✨]
Yonaga-san, thank you for adding
"A Story of a Night When You Get Stuck Trying to Understand—To Those Who Search for the Right Answer Before 'Feeling' | Episode 5"
to your "Bookmark and Small Support" magazine.
In the phrase "small support,"
I felt a kindness that is somewhat like the silence of the night.
Nights when you can't move because you're searching for the right answer, and
moments when you stop before you can feel,
I believe everyone has them.
That you have gently accepted
such small tremors of the heart,
I am truly grateful.
During the long night hours,
I would be happy if this article could help you breathe a little easier.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for featuring it🌿✨
Here is the magazine it was featured in👇
Here is the article it was featured in👇
[Yurari-san!! | Thank you for featuring it in your magazine🌿✨]
Yurari-san, thank you so much for featuring
"The Story of the Night You Can't Move Because You're Trying to Understand—To Those Who Search for the Right Answer Before 'Feeling' | Episode 5"
in two of your magazines.
Even one would have been grateful enough, but
to have it welcomed into magazines with different perspectives,
I am very happy.
A story about the nights you stop
between "understanding" and "feeling."
That you accepted that fluctuation
within your world view, Yurari-san,
made me feel a quiet connection.
In the time that sways gently,
I hope this article helped you find a moment of calm breathing.
Thank you so much for featuring it🌿✨
Here is the magazine it was featured in👇
Here is the magazine it was featured in👇
Here is the article it was featured in👇
[Hyu-san!!! | Thank you for featuring it in your magazine✨]
Hyu-san, thank you so much for
adding three of my articles to your magazine.
・"Who Was Leonardo da Vinci? | Phase II Chapter 18"
・"The Circuit of the Five Senses and the Unconscious—The Real Reason 'You Know You Should Stop But Can't' [Episode 3]"
・"The Story of the Night You Can't Move Because You're Trying to Understand | Episode 5"
The talk of theory, the unconscious circuits,
and the talk of 'nights when you can't move,'
all have different angles, but I believe they are themes connected at the root.
Intellect and sensation.
Structure and emotion.
Understanding and physical experience.
I am very happy that you welcomed articles that go back and forth between both
into Hyu-san's magazine.
Thank you so much for picking up and summarizing such multi-layered themes.
I thank you from the bottom of my heart🌿✨
The magazine where it was featured is here👇
The article that was featured is here👇
【Shizuku-san! | Thank you for featuring it in your magazine✨】
Shizuku-san, thank you so much for adding
'The story of nights when you can't move because you try to understand—To those who search for the right answer before 'feeling' | Episode 5'
to your 'Gratitude for connections ~Notes that remained in my heart~' magazine.
In the phrase 'Notes that remained in my heart,'
I felt a very warm lingering impression.
Nights when you search for the right answer and can't move,
and moments when you forget to feel before you understand,
are surely things that exist quietly within someone.
I am very honored that you chose this as one of them.
I would be happy if this piece could breathe softly
within the worldview of Shizuku-san's magazine.
I thank you from the bottom of my heart for this connection🌿✨
The magazine where it was featured is here👇
The article that was featured is here👇
【Kenko no Genten-san! | Thank you for featuring it in your magazine🌍✨】
Kenko no Genten-san, thank you so much for adding
'The story of nights when you can't move because you try to understand—To those who search for the right answer before 'feeling' | Episode 5'
to your 'Circle of Joy' magazine.
In the phrase 'Circle of Joy,'
I felt a kind of gentle circulation.
Even on nights when you search for the right answer and can't move,
it actually starts from 'feeling'.
That small realization
helps someone catch their breath,
and connects to the next person.
I am happy that this piece
could be added as a part of that circle.
I am truly grateful for this connection 🌿✨
The magazine it was featured in is here 👇
The article it was featured in is here 👇
[mana-san! | Thank you for featuring it in your magazine 🐾✨]
mana-san, thank you so much for adding
"The story of nights when you can't move because you're trying to understand—To those who search for the 'right answer' before 'feeling' | Episode 5"
to your "🐶with you🐱 - Always with you" magazine.
The phrase "with you"
was very gentle and stayed in my heart.
Even on nights when you can't move because you're searching for the right answer,
or times when you think too much by yourself,
it actually becomes a little lighter just by being "with" someone.
I am happy that you were able to gently accompany me in that feeling.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart
for adding it to a corner of your warm magazine.
With gratitude for this connection 🐾🌿✨
The magazine it was featured in is here 👇
The article it was featured in is here 👇
[Teika-san! | Thank you for featuring it in your magazine ✨]
Teika-san, thank you so much for adding
"The story of nights when you can't move because you're trying to understand—To those who search for the 'right answer' before 'feeling' | Episode 5"
to your "Guilty but OK | Encouraging articles for tough days" magazine.
In the phrase "Guilty but OK,"
I felt a kind of gentleness that felt like salvation.
Nights when you can't move because you're trying to understand,
and times when you get tired of constantly searching for the right answer,
are never "laziness."
When you can hold that perspective,
perhaps you can forgive yourself a little bit.
I would be happy if this article
could help you breathe just a little deeper on a tough day.
I am truly grateful for the feature🌿✨
The magazine that featured it is here👇
The article that was featured is here👇
[Sapo-san! | Thank you for the magazine feature✨]
Sapo-san, thank you so much for adding
“A Little About Myself... | Carbonated Springs and Electric Waves | Eyes are the Windows to the Soul | Thursday Adjusted by Buri-senpai♨️” to the
“When things are tough, let's just laugh for now” magazine.
When things are tough,
it's hard to suddenly become positive,
but there is something saving about the phrase “let's just laugh for now.”
A Thursday spent floating in carbonated springs,
being adjusted by Buri-senpai.
If such a relaxed time
could be a moment for someone to let their guard down, I would be happy.
Days you can laugh, and days you can't,
it's okay to have both.
I am truly grateful for the feature🌿✨
The magazine that featured it is here👇
The article that was featured is here👇
[RIKA-san! | Thank you for the magazine feature🌈✨]
RIKA-san, thank you so much for adding
“🐾Episode 29 | [When Tears Turn into Fragrance—A Story Where Sadness Sublimates into 'Prayer' | The Water Memories and Valley of Kindness Kai Walked Through]💧🌈” to the
“I want to get along with everyone🌈” magazine.
The phrase “I want to get along”
was very warm and stayed in my heart.
The moment tears turn into fragrance.
The time when sadness transforms into prayer.
I am happy that you welcomed that story
into your circle of kind connections.
If the water memories Kai walked through
gently touched someone's heart,
that alone gives the story meaning.
I am truly grateful for this connection🌈✨
The magazine that featured it is here👇
The article that was featured is here👇
[Kura-chan! | Thank you for featuring this in your magazine🌈✨]
Kura-chan, thank you so much for adding
“The Story of a Night When You Can't Move Because You're Trying to Understand—To Those Who Search for the Right Answer Before 'Feeling' | Episode 5”
to your “🌈Introduction to Wonderful Articles🌈 New Year's Day 2026 Update Magazine”.
I am very honored to be welcomed with the words “wonderful article.”
A night spent searching for the right answer.
A quiet time when you can't move.
I feel as though you gently scooped up
that struggle along with me.
I am also happy that you placed this story
in your milestone New Year's Day update magazine.
Thank you so much for reading it with such care🌈✨
The magazine where it was featured is here👇
The article where it was featured is here👇
[Perin🍡-san! | Thank you for featuring this in your magazine♡✨]
Perin-san, thank you so much for adding
“The Story of a Night When You Can't Move Because You're Trying to Understand—To Those Who Search for the Right Answer Before 'Feeling' | Episode 5”
to your “Gently, Sparkling Yell♡” magazine.
I really love the word “gently.”
Not a loud voice,
not a strong push on the back,
but a yell that just quietly stays by your side.
Even the nights when you can't move,
and the times when you search for the right answer,
are still, properly, a part of that person's journey.
If you were able to receive it as a tiny light
on such a night, I would be happy.
I am truly grateful from the bottom of my heart for this warm connection🍡✨
The magazine where it was featured is here👇
The article where it was featured is here👇