American wiretaps recorded various conversations among the residents of Hiroshima in the hours just before the bombing.

“This is the best moment ever. I would hate to die at this very moment.”

“Thank god there are no mushroom-shaped clouds in the sky. Mushroom is my least favorite shape!”

“Hiroshima is a beautiful place. I am so happy it will be in this exact spot forever.”

“I need just one more day, and I’ll have perfected my immortality serum!”

“We’re having twins? Wow, how life can change in an instant!”

“I’ve been thinking about it, and— those Americans are actually kinda alright.”

“My son! Four years fighting and you’re finally home safe!”

“You know what? I need a vacation. I’m gonna spend the next week in Nagasaki.”