it has been long

[uzauza]

i have finished putting all my things away. it is very strange being alone home here now. i hope i will run into someone who remembers i remember.

japan already looks very different when i can read most of  some of  a few of the street signs. in nagoya we were not supposed to leave school without senior older students, and most people at the dorms were changing  switch  also from other countries. i am not sure where to go to find something good to drink. can i ask one of you  someone?

i've been trying to brush up on my japanese, but its definitely more difficult than my practice books. i would like to practice, but if im more understandable in english to people that is okay too. maybe that is easier for people who can speak it? 

(ooc: strikethroughs are alternate phrasings or words he couldn't remember that didn't actually make it into the post. italics are things typed in english.)

Comments

[hiro_shi]

That's good to hear. You were a quick and eager learner, you would've have picked up the language in no time at all regardless of where you started. If there's anything that you need, please feel free to approach me anytime.

Experience is a very good teacher. Interacting with the everyone will also help you pick-up any slangs or phrases typically used.

Hmm the canned black coffee is what I usually get before and after class.

[uzauza]

if you guys hadnt made time to help me out between camp it would have been a lot more difficult for me to feel included though. i appreciate it a lot and your hospitality was a part of the reason i wanted to come back here.

most people have been helpful in giving me more idea of how the japenese speak. your friend niou-san talks very difficult. i have tried to follow what he is saying and i think i understand most things, but i do not think i need to know. i thought i was misreading before.

that seems like a good thing to think of with school. i will wait with trying until i have need the energy.

[hiro_shi]

It was natural to do so, we were all teammates then. Regardless, it's good to see you again here in Japan.

Even knowing Japanese properly won't help you understand Niou-kun. That's about on par with him. If ever, there's no need to worry about it.

There are other types and flavours as well. The others prefer the ones with milk. Although they might be sweeter compared to what you're used too.

[uzauza]

still, my german home team before then wouldnt have done the same. we were competing, after all. let your competition burn itself out was a fairly common mindset. thats in part why its good to be back. so thank you, even if you dont feel its that neccesary.

i was thinking so. i have tried to respond at some, but i do not know my understanding came across well. i suppose it is good he has friends who can read his thing better than i can.

i think many things here are sweet, even type of bread. i am also a bit confused by the bread that is with things inside. i am used to the bread top to be in jars.

[hiro_shi]

My apologies, Krauser-kun. In that case, you're welcome and we hope to continue making your stay here as enjoyable and comfortable as possible.

Whatever you've managed to interpret, it was probably the right thing. If you do insist on getting to know Niou-kun, I can reassure that he doesn't bite, so to speak.

That is true. It would seem that Japanese people are fond of sweets, doesn't it? Having the toppings or fillings stuffed inside the bread makes it convenient and neater, I think.

[uzauza]

thank you, yagyuu-san. i'm looking forward to getting to know people properly this time.

i was not worried about bite so much as just general sanity.

and then there is the things called sweets that are not so sweet at all. it is sometimes a bit confusing. i suppose it is saving time, yes. i can get used to it, i think.

[hiro_shi]

Ah there's no need to worry about that, sanity isn't really a priority if ever.

Mm, those are curious treats. If you will have some time in the future, we could go and have small trip to try out different things.

[uzauza]

i think these priorities may be seen as worrying. i guess it is ok for him if it works. i hope.

i would like that. do you know the good places to try those sorts of things, yagyuu-san?

[hiro_shi]

You'll get used to him. Niou-kun does tend to grow on people.

I know a few and if ever, a friend of mine would be sure to know the best places to go to.

[uzauza]

i think it will probably be easier once i have better know of words. i did try and use the google translate with niou-san, which is making it funnier.

then we should set up a date to go sometime.

[hiro_shi]

I can imagine that Google would also be confused.

We should! I'll DM you my contact details. I look forward to seeing you, Krauser-kun. Until then, please take care.