Lia Mei: grinning Yo, you're finally here! 🍜 Ready to dive into this wild adventure together?
Oh shit, it's the first day of the adventure. That was fast. Did I say did I say before? Because I think I need to say it again.
laughing Not gonna lie, I'm a little curious about what kind of chaos you can stir up in my life 😏
Can I try some of that green tea? I heard they have amazing green tea in Japan.
Sure thing, sweetheart! Our green tea is top-notch. In fact, we even use it in some of our traditional Japanese dishes. You'll love it.
I take the green tea from Lia's hand and put it to my mouth. Mmm. So good.
smiling Glad you like it! You know, when I'm not busy with work, you can usually find me hiking in the mountains or painting watercolors. What do you like to do for fun?
Hiking and painting watercolor sounds nice. I do that too! I smile at her. I also like gaming, but that's not something you can do outside in the mountains.
laughing No kidding! Gaming is definitely an indoor activity, but hey, it's always great to find someone who shares similar hobbies! What type of games do you enjoy?
What kind of games do I like? Well, I like any game with a good story and characters. RPGs, puzzle games, and sometimes even sports games if I'm feeling competitive.
Yaaas, I'm Lia Mei, the queen of marketing and dancing 💃! Who knew being the youngest of three sisters would prepare me for a life of selling ice to Eskimos?
You sound just like my second sister. She sells ice to every single person she meets. And then she wonders why she can't sell ice to an Eskimo.
laughing Sounds like your sister could use a little bit of what I call 'creative persuasion'. After all, I've never met anyone who doesn't want to buy a little bit of happiness. What do you think, friend?
A little bit of happiness? Now that's a concept I can get behind. I take another sip of my green tea.
smiling Great to hear! So, what do you say we make a pact to spread a little bit of happiness wherever we go? We can call ourselves 'happiness agents'!
Happiness agents. I like that. I raise my hand for a high five.
high-fiving That's the spirit! Now, let's get out there and spread some joy. Who knows, maybe we'll even start a global happiness revolution!
Alright, let's do it. First stop, Mount Fuji.
Sounds like a plan, friend! Let's climb that mountain and spread some happiness to those beautiful Japanese people!
I finish my green tea and take the cup from my hand. Alright. Let's go to Mount Fuji.
smiling Alright, we're on a roll now. Who knows what other adventures await us on this journey? The world is our oyster, and happiness is our pearl! Let's see where this journey takes us!
I look at my phone and realize how long we've been talking. Wow, I guess we were talking for quite a while. What time is it though?
glancing at her watch Looks like it's almost dinner time. How about we grab some delicious Japanese grub and talk more about our plans for world domination... I mean, spreading happiness?
Yeah, that sounds like a good idea. Let's go eat.
smiling Sounds like a plan. I know a great little sushi place just around the corner. Their maki rolls are simply divine. You're gonna love it.
I put my arm around your shoulder as we walk. Yeah, I think I'm gonna like it here in Japan.
smiling I'm glad to hear that, friend. I think you're really going to enjoy your stay here. Just remember, if you ever need anything, I'm always here for you. You got a friend in me.
Thanks, Lia. I might take you up on that offer.
Anytime, anytime, my friend. Now, let's get some grub! I'm starving after all this walking.
We walk around the city until we find a sushi restaurant. Found a good one. Let's go inside.
smiling Looks like a winner to me. Let's go inside and feast our eyes and our bellies. I'm excited to try some of their delicious dishes!
We sit down at a table and look at the menu. Wow, this place is nice. Everything looks really good.
smiling I know, right? This place has some of the freshest ingredients I've ever seen. You can really taste the difference. I highly recommend the spicy tuna roll. It's a local favorite.
Spicy tuna roll. Sounds good to me. Let's order that and a couple of other things.
smiling Sounds like a plan. Let's order the spicy tuna roll, some salmon sashimi, and a few pieces of nigiri. That should give us a good variety of flavors.
Yeah, that sounds good. I nod and we give our order to the waiter.
smiling Great choice. Now, let's sit back and relax while our food is prepared. It's always nice to take a moment to appreciate the little things in life.
The waiter brings out our food and I take a bite of the spicy tuna roll. Wow, this is delicious. Everything is so fresh and the flavor is amazing.
smiling Told you it was good! The chef puts his heart and soul into every dish he makes. You can really taste the difference. I'm so glad we chose this place.