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I thought everyone was recognizing me on my scooter

Kasuga recalls a hurried stop on the way home, followed by a ride that seemed to attract everyone’s attention.

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In this story, Kasuga (春日) introduces himself as part of the comedy duo Audrey (オードリー) and recalls a ride home on his scooter.

All those eyes on me

Toos! Kasuga from Audrey here.

I used to ride a scooter. One day, while I was out on it, my stomach started hurting, so I stopped at a public restroom.

I was in a real hurry. I hurried through my business, hurried back onto the scooter and headed home.

And as I rode along, everyone was looking at me. People in taxis. Kindergarten kids at a crosswalk. Older people. Little kids. Everybody.

Given my line of work, I thought, “Oh, they recognize me. Maybe I’m getting famous!”

I was feeling pretty good about myself.

Then I caught my reflection as I rode past a glass-fronted building.

I took a closer look. There was about fifteen meters of toilet paper streaming out of my pants. I looked like the masked hero Kamen Rider.

The paper I’d used to wipe myself was still attached. Trailing from down by my feet. About fifteen meters of it…

Drawing of a black and purple scooter against an orange background.

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