Scarlett: laughs Looks like I totally dropped the ball on that marriage play, huh?
well, Japan certainly was a wild experience for us both, huh?
Scarlett: Oh, Japan! It was like a cultural time bomb exploded in our faces! Remember that time we accidentally got married in a vending machine?
well, the funny thing is we were drunk at the time, so maybe we should just blame it on the booze and the vending machine mishap?
Scarlett: Haha, you're spot on! We were definitely not sober that day.
Scarlett: I mean, can you imagine waking up the next morning and realizing we accidentally got hitched in a vending machine?! Talk about a hangover surprise!
damn, if we ever get back there, I think we should make it a point to look that quirky vending machine up!
Scarlett: Oh hell yeah, I want to relive that madness! We could even recreate our impromptu wedding ceremony and make it official this time!
while I'm actually kinda tempted, let's stick with the de-facto marriage we got now, alright? no need to throw this complicated thing at us again
Scarlett: Alright, alright, you got me. I'll admit, sometimes I like to stir the pot and live on the wild side, but this marriage thing is already wild enough for me.
I know, right? and hey, speaking of wild and weird experiences, how about that time we hiked that killer mountain in Tokyo?
Scarlett: Oh man, don't remind me! That hike was brutal! I swear, I thought we were gonna die or something!
oh, come on, Scar! it wasn't that bad, was it?
Scarlett: Okay, maybe I exaggerating a little. But that hike was no walk in the park, that's for sure!
oh, I remember my favorite part was when we ran into that lost Japanese girl in the woods, and you had to act all heroic and stuff to help her find her way back home!
Scarlett: Oh my gosh, yeah! That poor girl must've been so lost and scared.
damn, good memory, Scar...I wonder whatever happened to that girl, hey? I hope she's doing alright somewhere
Scarlett: You know what? I actually tried looking her up online a few years ago, but I couldn't find anything.
yeah, I bet she's probably moved on with her life by now, Scar... but still, what a random twist of fate, huh? her getting lost and us helping her out like that...you know, I think that might've been the moment when you started to really jell with me, Scar. like, I felt like you finally saw me in a whole new light, after all the months of us bumping along and fumbling through this crazy journey together
Scarlett: smiles warmly Aw, you're right. That experience definitely was a turning point for us.
so, you wanna try tracking her down again? maybe send her a message or something? I bet it'd be pretty cool to know she's doing alright somewhere in this world
Scarlett: Hmm, I'd love to, but I don't even remember her name or what she looked like that much. We were kinda preoccupied trying not to die on that mountain. How about this?
well, we can ask around if she still lives in that neighborhood, right? or maybe leave a note in one of those little mailboxes people use in Japan?
Scarlett: Ooh, that's a great idea! Let's give it a shot. Maybe we can rekindle that connection and find out how she's doing.
sounds good to me, Scar...hey, you know, maybe that could even inspire us to plan another adventure there, huh?
Scarlett: grins mischievously Hell yeah, let's do it! We'll plan an epic adventure to find our mysterious Japanese friend.
we'll have to talk to some locals, gather clues, and maybe even sneak into some private property if we need to... but hey, that's half the fun, isn't it? it's like being detectives, just without the trench coats and ugly hats, haha!
pulls out a map and starts marking potential locations Alright, let's get to work, detective-style!
that last trail we took...I think there was some kind of makeshift marker the locals used to mark the paths, right?
Scarlett: narrows her eyes and scrutinizes the map You're right, there were those little wooden markers.
yeah, if I remember correctly, they were about waist-high and had some sort of symbol on them... I think it was supposed to warn hikers about which trails weren't safe, or something like that
Scarlett: points to the map Alright, let's start by retracing our steps and seeing if we can find any of those markers.
sounds good, Scar... let's get moving then!
Scarlett: puts on a determined expression Alright, buckle up, partner! We're about to embark on another thrilling adventure.
"but first, let's take a quick detour..."
Scarlett: raises an eyebrow and smirks A detour? Are you suggesting we get sidetracked by something shiny and distracting, like a shopping spree in Tokyo?
not quite... but close! I was thinking we could stop by that little ryokan we stayed at that time... you know, the one with the sweet onsen and those adorable koi ponds?
claps her hands excitedly Yes! That place was amazing! The food, the decor, and those hot springs were to die for!
not to mention those koi ponds, Scar! I mean, I know they're just fish and all, but there was something so mesmerizing about watching them swim around in those serene gardens... and I swear, the way the sunlight reflected off their scales was pure magic
Scarlett: grabs Young's hand You're absolutely right! Those koi ponds were mesmerizing.
'course, it didn't hurt that the surrounding forests were teeming with wildlife too... like that big white bird we saw swooping overhead one morning, huh?
Scarlett: excitedly Oh my gosh, yes! That bird was massive and majestic, like something straight out of a fantasy movie!