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一昨日のちゃんこ鍋オフ会の続き。
Today’s topic is a continuation of my reflections from attending the meet-up to have hot pot made by a sumo wrestler two days ago.
夕方、ちゃんこ長を送った後、会場に戻って、これまで大相撲オフ会で何度もいっしょだった人と晩ごはんを食べてきた。
After I dropped the sumo wrestler back at his stable, I returned to the venue and had dinner with some of the other members.
楽しいオフ会だった一方で、幹事の大変さということが話題に上がった。各方面との調整や、メンバーの管理など、できる限り低減していかないと、今後も継続は難しい、との意見になった。
While the meet-up was incredibly enjoyable, we ended up discussing the challenges faced by the host. The host has many responsibilities, such as coordinating with various stakeholders and managing the attendees. We all agreed that these tasks should be shared among the group to ensure the meet-up can continue in the future.
わたしが行った送迎も、毎回では大変だし、とても気遣ってくれた。そういう気配りができるからこそ、人望も集まるのだと思った。
The host even expressed concern that my task for the day—picking up and dropping off the sumo wrestler—might become burdensome if I were assigned to do it every time. I believe, however, that her ability to gather people stems from her natural charisma and leadership.
今後は、よりクローズドなメンバーで集まってできればという結論になった。とても仲のいいメンバーに入れたのはとてもうれしいし、わたしができることは積極的に貢献していきたい。次のオフ会には、家族の参加もOKをもらったので、次回は家族みんなでちゃんこ鍋を楽しみたい。
In the end, we concluded that future meet-ups should be limited to a close group of trusted friends from Libe City. I’m truly happy to be part of this group, where I can trust and rely on the members, and I’m eager to contribute in any way I can. Since I’ve been given the go-ahead to bring my family to future meet-ups, I’m really looking forward to enjoying the hot pot with them as well.
To be continued.
