Akari: Does it show? Actually, I got some good news.

David: What happened?

Akari: I finally won tickets to HIROTO48!

David: Congratulations!

Akari: I’m so excited. The concert is this Saturday. I’m going with my friend, who also won tickets. Would you like to join us?

David: But I don’t have a ticket.

Akari: My friend has an extra ticket.

David: OK. I’m not a fan, but it sounds like fun.

Jonas: Sure, Yayoi. But I think you still owe me for the last one.

Yayoi: I do?

Jonas: Just kidding. Go ahead, ask away.

Yayoi: I fly to Hawaii on Friday on business. Can you give me a ride to the airport?

Jonas: Oh, sure. What time?

Yayoi: If we leave by 2 p.m., it’ll give me plenty of time.

Jonas: OK. Hawaii, huh? You know, I love chocolate with macadamia nuts.

Yayoi: I got you, Jonas.

Doug: Sure. I don’t feel like surfing today. It’s too cold out.

Shiho: Well, we are both going to be busy soon.

Doug: Why is that?

Shiho: I’m planning to start a new business here on this island.

Doug: What kind of business?

Shiho: I’m thinking of doing eco-tours. I’ve arranged to meet some friends who are interested.

Doug: An eco-tourism business? Sounds interesting.

Shiho: And I need your help, Doug.

Doug : Sure, I’ll do whatever I can.

David: This has been one of the best years of my life.

Roza: Really? Because you joined this program?

David: Well, that’s one reason. There are others.

Roza: Others? I’m dying to hear them. Oh, David, Onishi-sensei is having an end of the year party on Friday.

David: A bonenkai?

Roza: Yeah. Would you be free to join us?

David: Friday? Sure, I’d love to. I have nothing lined up.

Roza: Onishi-sensei loves a good party, you know.

David: So I’ve heard.