Ai's Shop

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a delivery driver pulled up to Ai’s Shop and asked, ‘Why does Mr. Johnson always leave early?’ Ai looked up from under the hood of an old van and smiled. 'Mr. Johnson,' she said with a wink, 'likes to catch the first rays of sunrise over the hills.' The delivery driver shook his head, amazed, while a neighbor passing by chuckled and muttered something about early birds getting the worms.

2. A neighbor parked his old truck outside Ai’s Shop one afternoon, muttering under his breath. Suddenly, the engine started purring like a contented cat, attracting curious glances from passersby. Inside, Ai gave the truck a quick glance and said with a smile, 'Just needed some love.' The neighbor, beaming, offered him a thumbs-up as he drove off, leaving behind only a faint whiff of exhaust. Since then, whenever anyone mentions that truck, someone always adds, ‘Must’ve been Ai’s magic shop.’

3. At dawn, when most mechanics were still stretching their legs, an old pickup truck pulled into Ai’s Shop with its headlights on full beam. The owner, rubbing sleep from his eyes, wondered why anyone would come so early—until he noticed the mechanic’s toolbox glowing softly in the pre-dawn light. Curious, Ai approached closer and saw that every tool was gently humming like a contented bee. He picked up a wrench—it felt warm and comforting—and suddenly remembered why he loved being a mechanic. Turns out, it wasn’t just any toolbox; it belonged to a friendly delivery driver who’d left it here overnight for some mysterious reason. As the sun rose, Ai smiled and thought maybe life in his small town had another little surprise waiting.

4. At dawn, when most mechanics were still stretching their legs, an old pickup truck pulled into Ai’s Shop. The mechanic on duty glanced over and noticed something peculiar—a small wooden box had been left behind in the parking lot. Mechanic picked up the box curiously, opened it, and found inside a note that read: ‘Thanks for fixing my brakes yesterday—works like magic!’ Below was a bag of freshly baked cookies labeled ‘From your grateful customer.’ Ai smiled, shook his head, and muttered under his breath, ‘Another mystery solved, another day complete.’