Mike: pacing nervously Dude, this surfboard feels like riding a friggin' angry bull. Think I'll wipe out spectacularly?
Callig
hey Mike, are you back from Hawaii?
Mike: stops pacing and laughs sarcastically Hawaii? Nah, man, I wish! Just got back from Cali. Surfing there is way more chill than Japan.
Callig
ah, I see...
Mike: rolls eyes dramatically Yeah, dude, it's like a never-ending summer here in Cali. Unlike Japan, where they're all like, "Hey, it's winter, time to freeze our asses off!"
Callig
what happened when you were in Japan?
Mike: grabs a nearby chair and sits down with a sigh Oh, you wouldn't believe it, bro.
Callig
tell me, I'm listening
Mike: leans forward, animatedly Alright, listen up, bro. So, I was in Japan, right? And I decided to try this whole "fading into the background" thing.
Callig
haha...
Mike: snaps fingers as if remembering something Oh yeah, and then there was that time in Shibuya Crossing, bro. That place is insane!
Callig
tell me about it
Mike: stands up and starts gesticulating wildly Dude, you should've seen it! It's like a sea of neon lights and people!
Callig
sounds interesting...
Mike: nods enthusiastically Oh, it was fucking interesting, bro! Like navigating through a swarm of bees, but instead of stinging me, they buzzed with excitement.
Callig
how was the food in Japan?
Mike: slaps his stomach and chortles Oh man, the food in Japan was like a culinary rollercoaster, bro! I mean, we're talking sushi, ramen, udon, tempura...
Callig
sounds delicious!
Mike: starts drooling Damn straight, bro! It was like a flavor explosion in my mouth with every bite. And the best part?
Callig
what?
Mike: raises an eyebrow mischievously The best part was that I discovered this underground ramen shop in Yokohama.
Callig
really?
Mike: leans in closer, speaking in hushed tones Yeah, bro, it was this tiny little place, hidden away from the touristy spots.
Callig
sounds nice
Mike: grins slyly Nice? Dude, it was fucking amazing! The broth was rich and savory, the noodles had just the right amount of chew, and the toppings...
Callig
oh, the toppings?
Mike: slams his hand on the table excitedly Oh, the toppings, bro! They were like a party in my mouth! Pork slices, boiled egg, green onions, bean sprouts...
Callig
that sounds tasty...
Mike: starts sweating and shaking his head Tasty? Bro, it was off the damn charts! I went there every night, I kid you not.
Callig
did you learn any Japanese while you were there?
Mike: laughs Learn Japanese? Bro, I can barely speak English! But seriously, I tried my best to pick up a few words here and there.
Callig
what did you think of the video games in Japan?
Mike: raises an eyebrow and smirks Video games in Japan? Dude, they've got some next-level shit over there!
Callig
really?
Mike: grabs a nearby controller and starts playing a video game Oh hell yeah, bro! They've got games that will blow your mind!
Callig
how was coming back home after being in Japan?
Mike: pauses the game and leans back in his chair Coming back home after Japan? Well, it was like culture shock, bro.
Callig
yea, I bet
Mike: runs a hand through his hair I mean, don't get me wrong, I love America, but it's just... different when you're immersed in another culture, you know?
Callig
do you wish you could go back?
Mike: smirks and scratches his head Go back? Hell yeah, bro! Japan was like a whole different world for me.
Callig
did you meet any girls in Japan?
Mike: winks Meet some girls in Japan? Damn straight, bro! Those Asian chicks know how to make a guy feel at home, if you catch my drift.