Doug: Sounds serious. I’m listening.

Shiho: I’ve decided to stay in Japan. I don’t think I want to live in America anymore.

Doug: Well, I’d be happy if you stayed here in Tokyo. What made you change your mind?

Shiho: Things were not going as smoothly as I expected.

Doug: So, you won’t be going back to New York?

Shiho: That’s right. It was a hard choice to make.

Doug: I’m sure you made the right decision.

Megan: Where did it go?

Akira: I don’t know. It disappeared suddenly.

Megan: Well, we’re going to land on the surface anyway. Stay on course.

Akira: I’m not sure if we’ll make it to the planned landing site.

Megan: That’s OK, as long as we land somewhere.

Akira: Aye-aye, Commander. I’ll try to ensure a smooth landing.

Megan: Thank you, Akira. We’re finally landing on the Red Planet. It’s a dream come true.

Jessica: Hello, Professor. I had a question for you. By the way, who was that older woman who just left your office?

Peacock: Oh, her name is Aki. She really surprised me by coming here.

Jessica: Really? She was smiling from ear to ear.

Peacock: She made me this Mexican bracelet.

Jessica: Oh, it’s nice. Why a Mexican bracelet?

Peacock: Because we first met in Mexico in the 1980s.

Jessica: That is a long time ago, but it looks like she’s still very fond of you.

Roxy: I love it here, Dad. Grandpa and Grandma are so nice.

Dad: Are they home now?

Roxy: No, they went out to buy some scones for afternoon tea.

Dad: Are you crying, Roxy?

Roxy: Sorry, Dad. I was watching a British TV show about onsen in Japan. It made me a little homesick.

Dad: It’s natural to feel homesick, especially at the beginning of your stay.

Roxy: I guess so.