Ms. Stravinsky: Yes, this one takes you there.

Mr. Smith: Oh, your accent sounds American.

Ms. Stravinsky: Well, I live in America, but I was born here in Vienna.

Mr. Smith: Oh, wow! It’s my first time here.

Ms. Stravinsky: You’re going to love it. If you love classical music, anyway.

Mr. Smith: I teach music at a high school.

Ms. Stravinsky: Really? I’m a piano teacher. Do you enjoy teaching?

Mr. Smith: Well, sometimes my students drive me crazy, but generally I do.

Ms. Stravinsky: The same goes for me too.

Roxy: What’s the matter, Dad?

Dad: This is fake news. They say there’s an alien walking around in Tokyo.

Roxy: It’s the internet, Dad. People can say whatever they want.

Dad: It angers me when people post lies on social media.

Roxy: Nobody’s forcing you to read it.

Dad: Roxy, many people can’t tell lies from the truth. They believe everything they read!

Roxy: It depends on the person. Most of my friends can tell.

Dad: Well, that’s no excuse really.

Doris: He’s fine. He keeps talking about returning to the band.

Bill: I feel a bit nervous about that. It was his decision to quit, right?

Doris: I know, but now he feels like he made a mistake.

Bill: Well, we have a new bass player and he’s great. He’d be rattled if Derek came back.

Doris : Why can’t you have two bass players?

Bill: No way. There’s only room for one bassist in the Desperate Rats.

Doris : Anyway, you should talk to him about it.

Hiroko: These things do happen in companies.

Hiroki: Yes, but it’s so frustrating to deal with. I’m fed up with my company.

Hiroko: Listen, Hiroki. I see a brighter future for you.

Hiroki: Brighter? I have monthly payments to make on my new condo.

Hiroko: Things may seem tough now, but everything will work out later.

Hiroki: How do you know?

Hiroko: I just know. Have faith!

Hiroki: All right….