Sep 10, 2007 19:24
Mrs. Maekawa: "It's been a long time."
Eric: "Yes, it truly has been a long time."
Mrs. Maekawa: "Wow! Your Japanese has become very good."
Eric: "No, not really. I think it's pretty terrible."
Mrs. Maekawa: "You've gained weight!"
Eric: "..."
Mrs. Maekawa: "Do you understand?"
Eric: "Yes, but..."
Mrs. Maekawa: "You've become fat."
Eric: "..."
Mrs. Maekawa: "You don't understand?"
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Mrs. Maekawa: "Your face is so small."
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Mrs. Maekawa: "You cut your hair."
Eric: "Yes, after high school. I let it grow back, but I cut it again."
Mrs. Maekawa: "When did you get a permanent?"
Eric: "... I don't have a permanent."