For the aimless daily life

The other day, my mother accidentally bought the wrong shampoo and conditioner.
My stomach has been hurting since last week even though I'm feeling fine (maybe I've been laughing too much?).
Since I ran out of stomach medicine,
I decided to go to the drugstore yesterday.

The store is about 2km away.
Usually I would go by bike,
but I decided to walk for the exercise.

I walked along the promenade by the river.
It's a path where many people go for walks and runs.

After walking about 1km, there is a park on the riverbed,
and that area is a habitat for local stray cats,
so I almost always see cats there.

A few months ago,
having not interacted with a cat for nearly 6 years,
I tried to approach one I met then, but
it gave me a look like "Who are you?" and ran away.
They are friendly to the men and women who feed them, though.

Yesterday,
a ginger tabby appeared near the entrance of the area.

Considering what happened last time,
I approached without staring too hard and called out to it.

・Don't be greedy and rush in!

It answered me right away.
Its right ear is clipped, so it's a boy.

And the pose in the title image:
"Come here quickly and pet me!"

It's important not to get impatient and start petting wildly here.

・Make sure to get clear consent!

Let's not forget that even if you're the same sex, it can still be sexual harassment.

I brought the back of my hand close to its nose,
and received final approval.

I've heard that many cats like butt pats (around the lower back above the tail),
so I tried that.

The ginger tabby turned around and
"That's a no-go, meow"
it seemed to say, so I petted it from its head to its back,
and it gave me a satisfied look.

・Don't forget that likes and dislikes vary by individual.

・Persistent men are disliked.

I suppressed the urge to pet it more,
and expressed my gratitude for letting me pet it.

・Gratitude is not conveyed unless put into words

I walk toward the tabby cat that appears small in the title image

When I called out to him, he replied
and sat down, answering, "Hurry up and pet me"
I gratefully petted him
It seemed he liked having his bottom patted

I would like to pet him a little longer, but
I remember my mission

・Eating until you are 80% full is just right

"Thank you for letting me pet you"

I told him that, and while feeling reluctant to leave (though I have no hair to be pulled...)
I continue on further

I forgot to take a picture, but
I also met three ginger cats
who were being served breakfast by two ladies

・Let's refrain from disturbing their meal

I didn't disturb them as they enjoyed their breakfast and moved on

After walking for a while, down a step
I found a tabby cat that looked like it was taking a post-meal rest

I called out to him, but
there was no reply, and he assumed the position in the image below

It felt like he was saying, "If you want to pet me, come here," but

・Greed leads to no good

Such words crossed my mind
so I called out "See you later~" and decided to move on

I learned that stray cat protection activities
are being carried out thoroughly in this area
and I felt happy

I finally arrive at the drugstore

First, I look for shampoo
I found it right away, but
the package designs for the shampoo, rinse, and conditioner
were all the same
"It's no wonder people make mistakes with these"

・It would be kind to have some ingenuity so that the differences can be understood.

Next is stomach medicine.
There were many types,
so I chose a product I was trying for the first time that can be taken without water.

With this, the mission is complete!

I decided to take the opposite bank on the way home.

Today is my hospital visit day.
To the question, "How are you feeling?"
I feel like I was finally able to clearly state that I am doing well.

When I added that my stomach has been hurting since last week,
I was advised to see a doctor if the stomach pain continues, but
"Let's keep going like this!"
Somehow, the doctor's expression also looked gentle.

On the way home,
I heard a familiar singing voice from above.

When I looked up, a large group of kites were circling.

I don't mean the "tobi" (construction workers) who are the stars of the construction site.

By the way,
should I visit a gastroenterology department?

What kind of department is that?

Thank you for reading until the end.😊

Well then, have a good day.✨