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Konnichiwa, Suzuki-san. Kyou wa donna hi deshita ka? Hello, Mr. Suzuki. How was your day today? Konnichiwa, Suzuki-san. Kyou wa donna hi deshita ka? Jitsu wa, kyou sugoi guuzen ga arimashita. Machi wo aruite itara, nanto mukashi no tomodachi ni guuzen attan desu. Jitsu wa, kyou sugoi guuzen ga arimashita. Machi wo aruite itara, nanto mukashi no tomodachi ni guuzen attan desu. Actually, something amazing happened today. I was walking in the street, and suddenly I ran into an old friend. Jitsu wa, kyou sugoi guuzen ga arimashita. Machi wo aruite itara, nanto mukashi no tomodachi ni guuzen attan desu. That's amazing. Was it a long time since you last met? Sore wa sugoi desu ne. Kisashiburi deshita ka? Hai, go nenburi deshita. Demo sugu ni mukashi no you ni hanasete tanoshikatta desu. Yes, it was five years ago, but we talked like no time had passed, and it was so much fun. Hai, go nenburi deshita. Demo sugu ni mukashi no you ni hanasete tanoshikatta desu. Sore wa suteki desu ne. Mata aeru to ii desu ne. That's wonderful. I hope you'll meet again soon. Sore wa suteki desu ne. Mata aeru to ii desu ne. Suzuki-san, jitsu wa kon shuumatsu himitsu no keikaku ga arundesu. Mr. Suzuki, actually, I have a secret plan for this weekend. Suzuki-san, jitsu wa kon shuumatsu himitsu no keikaku ga arundesu. E, himitsu no keikaku sore sugoi desu ne. A secret plan? That sounds amazing! E, himitsu no keikaku sore sugoi desu ne. Hai, nanto, raishuu kara kyuuni kaigai ni iku koto ni nattan desu. Yes, I'm suddenly going abroad starting next week. Hai, nanto, raishuu kara kyuuni kaigai ni iku koto ni nattan desu. E, kyuuni desu ka? Doko ni ikun desu ka? What? So suddenly? Where are you going? E, kyuuni desu ka? Doko ni ikun desu ka? Jitsu wa, tomodachi ga Furansu ni hikkoshite, soko de au koto ni nattan desu. Actually, my friend just moved to France, and I'm going there to meet them. Jitsu wa, tomodachi ga Furansu ni hikkoshite, soko de au koto ni nattan desu. Sore wa sugoi, demo kyuuni Furansu nante odoroki desu ne. That's amazing, but going to France so suddenly is surprising. Sore wa sugoi, demo kyuuni Furansu nante odoroki desu ne. Sou desho, ima kara junbi ga taihen desu kedo, tanoshimi desu. You're right, I'm already having a hard time preparing, but I'm excited. Sou desho, ima kara junbi ga taihen desu kedo, tanoshimi desu. Suzuki-san, kinou no party wa dou deshita ka? Mr. Suzuki, how was the party yesterday? Suzuki-san, kinou no party wa dou deshita ka? Jitsu wa, sugoi happening ga attan desu. Actually, something amazing happened. Jitsu wa, sugoi happening ga attan desu. E, nani ga attan desu ka? Huh, what happened? E, nani ga attan desu ka? Party ga hajimaru mae ni, tomodachi ga keeki wo tsukutte kuretan desu ga, nanto keeki ga taorete shimattan desu. Before the party started, my friend made a cake for us, but surprisingly, the cake fell over. Party ga hajimaru mae ni, tomodachi ga keeki wo tsukutte kuretan desu ga, nanto keeki ga taorete shimattan desu. Sore wa taihen deshita ne. Demo, dou yatte kaiketsu shimashita ka? That must have been terrible, but how did you solve it? Sore wa taihen deshita ne. Demo, dou yatte kaiketsu shimashita ka? Minna de keeki wo naoshite, buji ni party wa tsuzukimashita. We all fixed the cake, and the party continued safely. Minna de keeki wo naoshite, buji ni party wa tsuzukimashita. Yokatta desu ne. Sonna happening ga attara, wasurerarenai party ni narimasu ne. That's great! If something like that happens, it will definitely be an unforgettable party. Yokatta desu ne. Sonna happening ga attara, wasurerarenai party ni narimasu ne. Nee, kondo tomodachi no tanjoubi nandakedo, nani wo puresento shiyou ka? Mayotteru. Hey, my friend's birthday is coming up, and I'm unsure about what to give as a present. Nee, kondo tomodachi no tanjoubi nandakedo, nani wo puresento shiyou ka? Mayotteru. Sore wa nayami masu ne. Tomodachi wa nani ga suki nan desu ka? That's a tough one. What does your friend like? Sore wa nayami masu ne. Tomodachi wa nani ga suki nan desu ka? Un, eiga ga suki dakara, eiga no gutsu wo kangaetetanda kedo, dou ka na? Hum, since they like movies, I was thinking of getting movie-related goods. What do you think? Un, eiga ga suki dakara, eiga no gutsu wo kangaetetanda kedo, dou ka na? Eiga gutsu mo ii kedo, saikin wa eiga chiketto toka ga ninki kamo shiremasen yo. Movie goods are fine, but recently movie tickets might be more popular. Eiga gutsu mo ii kedo, saikin wa eiga chiketto toka ga ninki kamo shiremasen yo. Naruhodo, eiga no chiketto ka, sore nara yorokonde moraesou da ne. I see, movie tickets. That sounds like something they'd enjoy. Naruhodo, eiga no chiketto ka, sore nara yorokonde moraesou da ne. Hai, ato, eiga no gutsu nara, poster ya gentei no aitemu mo yorokobaremasu yo. Yes, and if it's movie merchandise, posters or limited edition items would also be appreciated. Hai, ato, eiga no gutsu nara, poster ya gentei no aitemu mo yorokobaremasu yo. Sore mo ii aidea desu ne. Arigatou, sankou ni shimasu. That's a good idea. Thank you. I'll keep that in mind. Sore mo ii aidea desu ne. Arigatou, sankou ni shimasu. Dou itashimashite, kitto suteki na prezento ni narimasu yo. You're welcome. I'm sure it will be a wonderful gift. Dou itashimashite, kitto suteki na prezento ni narimasu yo. Kondo no shifuto, jikan wo kaetain dakedo, daijoubu. I want to change my shift time next time. Is that okay? Kondo no shifuto, jikan wo kaetain dakedo, daijoubu. Ei, biyuu wa nani desu ka? Sure, what's the reason? Ei, biyuu wa nani desu ka? Kazoku no youji ga atte, kogo kara hatarakitain da. I have family matters, so I want to work from the afternoon. Kazoku no youji ga atte, kogo kara hatarakitain da. Naruhodo, gogo no shifuto wa aitemasu yo. Arigatou gozaimasu, tasukarimasu. Thank you, that helps a lot. Arigatou gozaimasu, tasukarimasu. Kenkou no tetsuzuki wo shimasu ne. I'll process the change. Kenkou no tetsuzuki wo shimasu ne. Sumimasen, isoide. Sorry for the sudden request. Sumimasen, isoide. Kinishinaide kudasai, minna rikai shitemasu yo. No worries, everyone understands. Kinishinaide kudasai, minna rikai shitemasu yo. Hontou ni kansha shiteimasu. I really appreciate it. Hontou ni kansha shiteimasu. Kyou no tenki wa dou desu ka? How's the weather today? Kyou no tenki wa dou desu ka? Hareteite, totemo atatakai desu. It's sunny and very warm. Hareteite, totemo atatakai desu. Ii desu ne, sanpo ni ikitai desu. That's nice. I want to go for a walk. Ii desu ne, sanpo ni ikitai desu. Watashi mo desu, demo koko kara ame ga furu sou desu yo. Me too, but I heard it will rain from the afternoon. Watashi mo desu, demo koko kara ame ga furu sou desu yo. Jyaa, gozenchuu ni ikimashou. Then, let's go in the morning. Jyaa, gozenchuu ni ikimashou. Ii kangai desu ne. Good idea! Ii kangai desu ne. Tenki yohou wa itsumo chekku shimasu ka? Do you always check the weather forecast? Tenki yohou wa itsumo chekku shimasu ka? Hai, mainichi chekku shimasu. Sore wa benri desu ne. That's convenient. Sore wa benri desu ne. Sou desu ne. Yes, it is. Sou desu ne.