Cynthia: Personally, I like them, but I’m thinking about our fan base.

Bill: Don’t my songs remind you of the good old days?

Cynthia: Well, that was a different era, Bill. There’s no need to rush things. You can write more music.

Bill: Sounds good. I can go with our usual heavy metal style. It shouldn’t be a problem.

Cynthia: Thanks, Bill. Trust me, that’s what our fans want.

Bill: If you say so.

Cynthia: I do.

Renji: Thanks, Aoi. Oh, I wanted to ask you something.

Aoi: Sure, what’s up?

Renji: Our school is having its sports festival next Saturday. I’m running. Wanna come?

Aoi: I’m sorry, I’d love to go, but I’m busy on Saturday.

Renji: Oh, do you have to work?

Aoi: No, my niece wants to go shopping.

Renji: Your niece? How old is she?

Aoi: Ten. She wants to buy a Halloween costume.

Renji: OK, that’s cool.

Rintaro: Fine. I’m really busy learning new things.

Akari: You look great! Did you lose some weight?

Rintaro: Maybe. I have to run around to different places every day.

Akari: That’s good exercise. I wish I could move around more often.

Rintaro: But it’s not easy being the new kid on the block.

Akari: I feel the same way. It’s hard to get to know everybody.

Rintaro: It takes time. I’m sure you’ll be OK.

Akari: Thanks.

Gary: I’m going home. I’ve had it.

Helen: What happened?

Gary: I couldn’t stand the guy who was sitting next to us.

Helen: The one on his phone?

Gary: Yes. He was on a business call, talking loudly. That’s not OK.

Helen: I couldn’t agree more. I guess it doesn’t bother some people.

Gary: And I didn’t feel like complaining to the staff.

Helen: Well, someone else probably will. I’ll go back to the dorm with you. Let me get my things.