Hello, I'm OK, a staff member who loves Bura Tamori. I used to watch Bura Tamori a lot during my university entrance exam period, using the excuse that it was an educational program. The subjects I took were Japanese and world history, and I don't remember using any of the knowledge I gained from the show.
Now, the second theme of Staff OK and Artistic Things is "Developing your aesthetic sense against rugs by walking around the city."
Every day, the Layout staff members stare at rugs and share their opinions, but the discussions are often quite advanced, so as a newbie, I struggle to keep up. I can't keep going like this! I thought, so to hone my ability to quickly praise rugs, I spend my days commenting on things I see around town. Today, I'll share the whole story with you.
Entry No.1 Cutting in Phoenix
Let's start with the beginner's edition. I doubt there's anyone who looks at this and doesn't think anything of it. What! Cutting in? Phoenix? The naming sense makes you want to ask all sorts of questions. It's probably the name of a parking lot, but cut in apparently means to cut in in English, so perhaps it's fair to think of it as a parking lot that encourages cutting in. It's quite a lawless place. And the phoenix. Perhaps it was named with the hope that the mentality that dies when someone cuts in front of you can be revived again and again. The fallen sign seems to tell us something.
Entry No. 2 Hair Root Tile
Next up is this tile. I came across it by chance while taking a walk, and the moment I saw it, I thought, "This is a hair root tile!" It looks like a young man's hair, it's black, thick, and has strong roots. The roots look a little sparse and damaged, but I hope they stay healthy for decades to come. The blue border gives a refreshing touch to this very innovative pattern.
Entry No. 3 (´ｰ｀)
He looks sulky. Perhaps something has happened that upset him. I also get the feeling that he is feeling a bit sad. His face is like that of a child at the supermarket who enthusiastically puts some sweets in the basket only to be told by his mother, "No, put them back." I hope he'll buy them next time.
Entry No. 4 Nicoru's Challenge
Please forgive the low-quality image, as it was taken in a park late at night. This appears to be the rankings for a Beyblade tournament. The focus is on the period from October to December. The October winner, "Nicoru," is a regular contestant whose name also appears in other competitions. It was no surprise that he won this month as well. However, the following month, his first place spot was taken by "Ryo Papa." You can almost hear the children's voices saying, "How childish in a tournament where kids are participating! Is it even allowed for dads to participate?" Nicoru is probably in a bully-like position among the kids, so he must have aimed to reclaim the December throne on behalf of the kids. And then the fateful month of December arrived. Nicoru came in first, and Ryo Papa in second. They had achieved a brilliant revenge. You're amazing, Nicoru.
Entry No. 5 Arabian Nights
This is the Arabic letter "و" (waw), which appears only at night, illuminated by street lights and moonlight. The shadow of the fence falls just right. It seems that a mini Arabian night is being held quietly every night on a street corner in Chiba, unknown to anyone.
Entry No.6 Thai Restaurant Kong
The sign for this Thai restaurant features letters with exquisite balance. I'd love to meet the designer who created it! I'm sure it's hard for an ordinary person to come up with such balance. "Thai Restaurant" is arranged in a parabolic arc, rising from the bottom left. And the letters "Mekong" are tightly packed together. The "Me" sinks into the "Ko" and no longer maintains its shape. F-kon? ×-kon? I can't help but feel excited.
Well, I've gotten a little carried away, but I spend my days thinking about how fascinating the things people make are. As I write this, I'm starting to lose confidence that I've sharpened my aesthetic sense when it comes to rugs, but the possibilities for rugs are endless, depending on the imagination of the individual. I want to praise them and help them develop their potential! With that in mind, I will continue to admire all kinds of things around town, in shops, and at home today.