Sally: I can’t believe I’m looking at this painting by Matisse with my own eyes!

Bob: Oh, you know Matisse? Yes, this piece was painted late in his life.

Sally: I know a little about his art. Were you influenced by him, Bob?

Bob: I’ve tried to paint like him, but it’s not so easy.

sally: I’d like to try.

Bob: Well, you might be disappointed. Matisse was one of a kind.

Hiroki: Yes, I need advice.

Hiroko: How many times have you visited me?

Hiroki: I can’t remember. Four or five times?

Hiroko: And now what do you want to know?

Hiroki: What do you think will happen to me?

Hiroko : Who knows? It’s beyond me. I know not.

Hiroki: But you’re a fortune-teller.

Hiroko: Your question is too broad. It’s too vague. You need to be more specific.

Hiroki: So, you can’t help me?

Hiroko: I can give you clues if you ask the right questions.

Linda: They’re fine, but Sota canceled practice today.

Andrew: Why did he do that?

Linda: He said he needed the room for something, and that we shouldn’t go in there.

Andrew: Hmm…. I heard that someone strange went into the shogi club room with him.

Linda: Someone strange?

Andrew: Yeah, someone dressed up like a space alien.

Linda: Oh, maybe since it’s almost Halloween. Some of the members might be in costumes.

Andrew: You can do that in the shogi club?

Linda: I guess so. I don’t know all the rules.

Mr. Emori: I heard. How about taking a trip there soon?

Cindy: Where in Hokkaido?

Mr. Emori: Maybe…Wakkanai?

Cindy: Wakannai? You don’t know?

Mr. Emori: Very funny. I said “Wakkanai,” not wakannai.

Cindy: Oh, I see. They sound similar to me. How’s the weather in Wakkanai?

Mr. Emori: It’s sunny, but it can get very cold at night there. You should bring a warm jacket and a sweater.

Cindy: OK, I wanted to buy a new jacket for autumn anyway.

Mr. Emori: That works out well, then.