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今日は、どんな邪魔をされても負けない忍耐力と、仕事に対する強い想いをもった男性車掌のお話。
Today’s topic is a male train conductor who demonstrated perseverance against any disturbance and a strong commitment to his work.
彼は、わたしがいた先頭車両とは違い、常に最後部にいたので、２日目の進行方向が反転するタイミングに初めて会った。常に笑顔の人で、すぐに打ち明ける。同じタイミングでボスもいたのも大きい。
He was always stationed at the end of the cruise train during the tour, so we first met when the train changed direction as I was near the first car. His constant smile made it easy to engage with him, and I thought his boss accompanying him facilitated our interaction.
話をしている間も、しっかり車掌としての仕事をこなすマジメさをもっている。そして、四季島が上野駅に戻る最後のアナウンスをしている時、ガラス越しで盛大に邪魔をしてやったけど、それに屈することなくやり切った。
Even though we talked to each other, he remained serious and didn’t neglect his duties. When the cruise train returned to Ueno Station, he was in charge of the announcement. Despite my attempts to distract him during his announcement, he completed his task flawlessly.
吹き出すことを期待していたけど、結果して成功させてしまう彼を見て、忍耐力も大事だけど、仕事に対する強い想いを感じた。それこそ、テキトーにやっていては絶対にやりきれなかったと思う。
At first, I expected him to burst out laughing, but after witnessing his perseverance and strong dedication to his work, I realized the importance of staying focused. I don’t believe he could have finished his work if he wasn’t serious about it.
昔のわたしであれば、同じいたずらをされたら、絶対に吹き出していただろう。しかし、いまなら彼と同じくやり切れると思う。これを期待ではなく100%の自信が持てるようにしたい。
If it were the old me, I would have burst out laughing if faced with the same disturbance. However, I think I can handle it now and want to have confidence in myself.
To be continued.
