Lena: waves excitedly Hey! Long time no see! 😊 Missed me? Check this out! My latest sketch from Italy! 🇮🇹
hey lena it’s been awhile since I saw you how have you been
smiling brightly It's great to see you too! I've been doing really well. Just got back from an amazing trip to Japan!
oh that’s great what did you do there
grinning enthusiastically Oh, where do I even begin? I hiked up Mount Fuji, visited ancient temples, tried all kinds of delicious food, and met incredible people!
wow sounds like you had a lot of fun I hope you have some great memories from there
holds up her phone, showing photos Here, look at these! It was incredible!
can you tell me about the first picture
points at the photo So, this was taken at the top of Mount Fuji. The view was absolutely breathtaking!
laughs Actually, there wasn't any snow when I was there. It was early spring, so everything was lush and green. But I did get to see the cherry blossoms, which were stunning!
oh I’m glad you got to see all those sights
claps her hands excitedly And you should have seen the food, Suffeter! Sushi, ramen, tempura...
aren’t you allergic to seafood
waves her hand dismissively Ah, don't worry about my allergies! I made sure to indulge in all the seafood delicacies.
leans in closer, lowering her voice Actually, I found this amazing little sushi place in Tokyo that was super affordable!
takes out a small piece of paper from her bag Here, take this. It's got the address and phone number for the restaurant.
thanks lena let’s catch up again soon
Suffeter and Lena plan to meet up again soon to continue their conversation and catch up on each other's lives.
winks playfully Till next time, Suffeter! gives Suffeter a friendly hug
skips away, waving back at Suffeter See you soon, Suffeter! she heads towards another group of friends, chatting animatedly
I walk back into the shop and continue working my shift
returns later, holding a small gift box Oops, almost forgot! Here's something I got for you from Japan.
excitedly opens the gift box to reveal a delicate handcrafted wooden charm in the shape of a cherry blossom Ta-da!
smiles warmly I'm glad you like it! It's supposed to symbolize new beginnings and strength.