Mr. Emori: Oh, I’m kind of disappointed in Mr. Suzuki, the haiku club president.

Cindy: What happened?

Mr. Emori: He had organized a haiku reading for all the members. But he didn’t show up.

Cindy: So, you didn’t have the gathering?

Mr. Emori: We had it, but everyone was looking forward to hearing his haiku. He’s a master.

Cindy: Oh, well, I’m sure he had a good reason for not coming. Cheer up.

Mr. Emori: Thank you, Cindy.

Roxy: Oh, sorry, Grandpa. Was it too loud?

Grandpa: Just a little. Anyway, try to stay warm, Roxy. The temperatures are going down these days.

Roxy: Don’t worry, Grandpa. I have my hanten coat from Japan.

Grandpa: It’s good that you brought that.

Roxy: Mom suggested that I bring it, but I didn’t want to at first.

Grandpa: Why not? It’s stylish.

Roxy: Yes, but I thought people might laugh at me here in England.

Grandpa: Not at all. Brits like being different, fashion-wise.

Roxy: I know that now.

Cynthia: Sure, Bill, what’s up?

Bill: I saw Doris and Derek holding hands outside. Is she going out with Derek?

Cynthia: I don’t know, but eventually the truth will out.

Bill: Derek with Doris? He’s a wild rock and roller, and she’s a reserved film director.

Cynthia: And, Derek always stands out in a crowd.

Bill: That’s why it’s hard to imagine them as a couple.

Cynthia: Well, you know what they say. Opposites attract.

Aki: Brendan! What a surprise! I’m visiting my cousin. She lives here in Naha. What are you doing here?

Peacock: I’m here to investigate the area off the coast of Yonaguni.

Aki: I see. Strange timing! Hey, how about getting some lunch? Are you hungry?

Peacock: Starving. Do you know a good place?

Aki: Sure. It’s right here. Let’s go in. Oh, you have to take off your shoes.

Peacock: No problem.