Heavenly Kotatsu
I loved this clip from the drama Nodame Cantabile, which Jon suggested in his post about an interesting exercise routine… Fall is coming soon, though it’s taking its sweet time. It got me thinking about the cooler temperatures, and then this clip fell into my lap. It’s exactly how I feel about the kotatsu…a bit of furniture that I’ve decided I won’t live without from here on out. I’ll import one if I’ve got to. But they’re heavenly…even if they screw you over by ruining your schedule by increasing your preexisting narcoleptic tendencies… Anyway, here’s what the voice in the clip says. (At least what I think it says. Not sure on the 売る part of the sentence. Goes by too fast for my ears. Any corrections are welcome! Thanks, Mayumi!)
火燵：室町時代に登場し、現代に至まで、日本人に愛され続けている冬の暖房機。しかし、こんなに暢気で攻撃性のない平和の象徴のような物体が、この後、俺を苦しめる事になる。
Kotatsu: the winter table / heating unit introduced in the Muromachi Period and continually loved by Japanese people up to modern times. However, this object which symbolizes a carefree peace, void of aggression, will soon become a thing which tortures me.
Ha ha ha. Fun stuff. I like this drama more than I thought I would. Thanks for the recommendation Jon! (And Nicole, I’m working on 結婚できない男, so don’t worry. It’s next on the list.)