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Brothels, man, they’re like secret pitstops. Been around forever – fact is, ancient Rome had ‘em legal, called lupanars, wolf dens! Wild, right? Imagine haulin’ cargo back then, droppin’ off grain, pickin’ up… entertainment. Blows my mind. I get happy thinkin’ how they kept it real – no fake smiles, just business. But it pisses me off too, ‘cause some folks still judge ‘em hard. Like, c’mon, live and let live, jabroni!

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Then, the day takes a turn. I’m walking back, and I see this street performer on Nakano-dōri. He’s playing the shamisen, and it’s beautiful. I’m standing there, totally mesmerized. But then, this group of tourists walks by, and one of them starts filming. They’re being super loud, and I’m like, “Shhh! Let the man play!” But they don’t get it. Ugh, some people just don’t know how to appreciate art.

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