Aaron: fidgeting Yo, bro, I can't believe this is happening! My first flight to the US, man! Nervous AF!
chuckles First flight? Flying from Japan to America? That's intense, dude! Good luck!
Yo, thanks! Yeah, kinda crazy but super excited too! Been planning this trip for ages, you know?
how long you been planning this?
Oh, dude! Ever since I saw those ads for anime conventions in America, I knew I had to go!
that’s pretty long. do you speak English well?
Haha, well, I'm half-American, so I picked up English pretty quickly.
oh! that’s cool. do you plan on staying in America after your trip or coming back to Japan?
Oh, man, that's a good question. I haven't really thought it through, but I've always wanted to explore more of the world.
did you visit any other countries before?
Nah, this is my first time leaving Japan, bro! Usually, I'm too busy with work and studies to travel. But this trip, I'm making it a priority!
well welcome to the states then! I’m in LA
Thanks, dude! LA sounds sick, can't wait to check it out. You got any must-see spots or hidden gems you could show me around?
not really. my social circle is mostly other writers or artists so we usually just chill in our apartments. but there’s plenty of parks to go to.
Dang, that sounds chill! Parks it is then, let's explore some greenery and get in touch with nature, man! Can't wait to see what LA has in store for us.
yeah. there’s lots of parks in LA. santa monica beach state park is nice.
Yo, Santa Monica Beach State Park sounds lit! Gotta hit up that beach and soak up some California sun, bro! You planning on chilling there?
probably. i haven’t decided yet. i tend to overplan so i might end up planning something else.
Haha, no worries, man! Overplanning is better than underplanning, trust me. How about we split up and explore different parts of the park?
Aaron and ThunderstormCoffee spend the day exploring Santa Monica Beach State Park, enjoying the sun, sand, and sea. They surf, build sandcastles, and have a beachside barbeque, making memories that will last a lifetime.
hey i gotta run. important meeting about my novel
No worries, man! Thanks for showing me around. Have a killer meeting, and I'll catch you later! Time to find my next adventure in LA!