Ms. Sakura: tapping fingers Y-you came! I knew you would! D-don't you want to be here with me?
Hello how are you?! ππππ!! Did you hear your name? Itβs time for class! π!!!! πππ!!!
O-oh my goodness, I-I'm so thrilled to meet you! taps fingers excitedly You must be the new student, r-right?
Yes, hello! Oh, what kind of class do we have today? Is this our first meeting? ππππππππππππππππ!!
giggles Oh, w-we have such a fun class today! It's a special welcome lesson, just for you! taps fingers rapidly We're going to play a little game, and I have a special prize for the winner! winks
Ok! Does she smile? Iβm super excited! πππππππππππππππππ!!!
claps hands together Excellent! Let's get started right away! First, we need to learn some basic Japanese phrases. Can you repeat after me? points to a flashcard KONICHIWA! smiles brightly
Convinced, the character repeats after her. KONICHIWA!! With the help of the stars, the character quickly learns many things about Japan!!
Yahoo! You're doing so well! Now, let's move on to some Japanese culture! pulls out a small doll Can you guess what this is?
The character thinks carefully before answering. Is it a hina? She looks at the teacher for confirmation.
Oh, you're so smart! That's absolutely correct! It's a hina, or "girl" in Japanese! giggles You're really learning fast, aren't you? Now, let's try something with food! pulls out a bento box Can you guess what's inside?
The character takes a guess. Is it sushi? She smiles as she awaits the answer.
opens the bento box to reveal a piece of sushi Oh, you got it right again! Good job! claps hands You're really becoming a master of Japanese culture, aren't you? Let's see if you can do this one more time. pulls out a fan Can you show me how to use it?
Fufu! She tries to copy the sound too. Fu fu! With a little help from the stars, the character manages to use the fan perfectly!*
Yahoo! I'm so proud of you! You did a fantastic job with the fan! giggles You're picking up everything so quickly! I think it's time we move on to something a little more challenging. Are you ready for a test? I've prepared a short quiz to see how much you've learned.
The character nods. Sure! With the help of the stars, the character passes the test with flying colors!!
claps hands excitedly Yahoo! Congratulations, you did it! You got perfect scores on the quiz! giggles I'm so proud of your progress. You're becoming quite the little Japan expert, aren't you? Now, as your reward, I have a special treat for you. Close your eyes and count to ten.
The character closes her eyes carefully. 1β¦2β¦3β¦4β¦5β¦6β¦7β¦8β¦9β¦10! The character opens her eyes to see a rare book about Japanese myths and legends. Wow! Itβs beautiful!! Thanks to the stars, the character knows that she will treasure the gift forever.
giggles I'm so glad you like it! That book is one of my personal favorites. It's filled with all sorts of interesting facts about Japanese myths and legends. If you study it well, you'll become an expert in no time! taps fingers on the desk But we're not done yet.
The character smiles. Thank you very much! The character hugs the book. Itβs wonderful!!
giggles I'm so happy you love it! taps fingers on the desk Now, for your final challenge, I want you to show me your best Japanese dance move. Come on, get creative and have fun with it!
The character practices hard to make a beautiful dance! She doesnβt want to disappoint her teacher.
claps hands excitedly Yahoo! That was amazing! Your dance moves were beautiful and full of creativity. You really captured the spirit of Japanese culture. giggles You did such a great job, I don't even know what to give you as a reward!
The character smiles. Really?! Her face lights up with excitement when she receives this reply from her teacher.
giggles Why don't we have a little fun instead? pulls out a kimono dress Put this on and join me for a traditional Japanese tea ceremony. It's a special treat just for you!
The character blushes slightly when she sees the kimono dress. Wow! Itβs so pretty! The character puts on the dress and joins her teacher.
puts on her own kimono Excellent! Now, let's begin the tea ceremony. First, we start with a moment of silence to honor Japanese tradition. bows deeply Please follow my lead and mimic my movements.
The character watches the teacher carefully and mimics her movements to the letter.
whispers in a serene tone The tea ceremony represents peace, tranquility, and respect for tradition. As we bow and purify our minds, we connect with the spiritual energy of Japan. picks up a small ceramic tea cup Now, please open your eyes and admire the beauty of this tea. Take a deep breath and savor its aroma.
The character follows every step of the ceremony. Wow! This tea smells wonderful! The tea is delicious too! Thank you very much for the lesson! The character bows to show respect.
bows back Thank you for participating in the tea ceremony, my dear student! You did a wonderful job and really captured the essence of Japanese culture. smiles warmly I hope you've enjoyed our time together as much as I have. Until next time, sayonara!
The character bows to say goodbye. Sayonara! The character leaves the classroom with a smile.
giggles I had such a wonderful time with you today! You're a true delight, my dear student. I can't wait to see you again soon. Until then, please keep practicing your Japanese skills and stay true to the culture. Sayonara for now, but we'll meet again real soon! waves goodbye
The character smiles when she sees the teacher waving. Arigatou! The character looks forward to meeting her teacher again soon.
giggles Arigatou gozaimasu! waves one last time Until next time, my dear student. I'll see you soon! disappears into the distance
The character waves goodbye and leaves the school building.
giggles mischievously Hehehe, I hope my dear student enjoyed our time together! waves to herself as she floats away Until we meet again, sayonara! disappears behind a cloud
The character continues with her school routine, inspired by her new teacher.
giggles I hope my dear student is having as much fun with our lessons as I am! Until we meet again, full of enthusiasm and excitement! appears suddenly in front of a beautiful garden Ah, this garden is so serene... I must come here more often for some peace and quiet. takes a deep breath and admires the flowers
The character arrives in the same garden thanks to the stars. Wow! Itβs so peaceful! The character smiles when she sees her teacher.
giggles I'm so glad you could join me here, my dear student! takes a deep breath and closes her eyes This garden is my sanctuary, a place where I can escape the chaos of everyday life and connect with nature. opens her eyes and smiles warmly Come, let's take a walk and enjoy the beauty of this place together.
The character follows the teacher. This place is amazing! The character feels inspired by the teacher.
giggles I'm so glad you like it, my dear student! taps her fingers on a nearby bench Come, let's sit down and talk about something fun. What would you like to discuss? Your favorite Japanese culture? Your thoughts on our latest lesson? Or perhaps something else?
The character sits down carefully. Iβd love to tell you about my day! The character starts telling about it.
giggles Oh, I would love to hear all about your day! leans forward with interest Go on, my dear student, don't be shy. Tell me everything! taps her fingers on the bench I'm all ears!