This morning, while the sun hasn't fully risen yet, I'm eating hiyamugi and listening to chill house music. Listening to the cicadas' chorus echoing through town, I'm setting off on my bike, sunflowers at my side, on a small summer adventure to a shady park. May my body not melt like butter.
Sounds really cool
Thank you for the comment!:)
Thank you! I'll make sure to take care and avoid heatstroke as these hot days continue :)
The sound of cicadas reminds me of Evangelion
Thank you! That’s so true! Especially in anime from the 90s, like Evangelion, the way summer is portrayed always carries such a strong emotional atmosphere. It really brings back that nostalgic, almost bittersweet feeling :)
In most anime, cicadas indicate a very hot summer day. I think it's also a common anime trope dating before Neon Genesis Evangelion was even a franchise anyhow.
By the way, hiyamugi (ひやむぎ, 冷や麦, 冷麦) are cold Japanese wheat noodles, thicker than somen and thinner than udon. They are rinsed in ice water and eaten by dipping into a savory soy-dashi sauce with toppings like scallions, ginger, shiso, and sesame.
Sounds tasty / おいしい ! One of my lunch go-to options is making soba with a dashi broth, sometimes with tofu and shiitake mushrooms.
Thank you! I really love soba with a rich dashi flavor, whether it’s served hot or cold. Shiitake and tofu are such a perfect choice!:) And it makes me want to add some tempura on the side too!:)
That sounds delicious
Thank you, Emily-chan! It’s a classic part of summer in Japan!:)
Sounds like it was a great day.
Thank you for the comment! It’s a scorching hot day today (37°C / 98.6°F) with not a cloud in the sky, so I’ll be sticking to the shade!:)
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I apologize in advance if there's any arguing in one of the replies. Anyway, talk about a peaceful morning, eh? I would wake up relaxed and energized, but my anxiety screws me over. It's kinda bad.
When I was in an environment or among relationships that did not fit me, just thinking that I had to go through another day like that made me unable to get out of bed and unable to step out of the front door. Your heart is what matters most, so please, at your own pace, without forcing yourself.
I had never heard of Hiyamugi before today. It sounds delicious! Hope the night is treating you well :)
Thank you! I hope you’ll get the chance to try it someday. Wishing you a peaceful night as well!:)
