pimento

I have written for several times that I lack in a sense of direction. On my way to Tsuruhashi, I also went astray in Momodani. I was heading for Ansenji temple and couldn’t read a map well. So I asked the young male staff member of this bike shop where it was. He replied, «Near here. Over there!» But the road was separated into three ways. I was at a loss which way I should choose. A visitor came at the moment in a shop. So I searched for the temple by myself.
As I came back the way after arriving at the temple safely, and having watched it briefly, the man of the bicycle shop was repairing the bike of the early elderly man. He didn’t get money from the customer. He noticed me and asked me with smile, «Did you find the temple?» «Yes. Thank you.» I replied that with hesitation.
I wondered why he didn’t accept money from the customer. So I asked him the reason. He answered that the customer was his old acquaintance and has taken care of him since his childhood. I see. I felt downtown humane temper. It was very cozy. I had a warm feel, so I decided to introduce this shop to other persons.
By the way the shop’s name is pimento, very humorous. I asked him why this shop had had such a name. He didn’t know it and asked his father the reason. His father replied it was easy to remember. Nice and simple idea! This shop deals in famous brand bikes. The shop members are very friendly and kind. If you are neighbor, you may consult them when your bike has some troubles.