Moments from Our Wednesday Workshop

Question:

What's your favorite season and why?

Response:

I used to like summer because I could do all kinds of activities—it was warm and lively.

But these days, summer has become so hot that it’s sometimes hard to enjoy.

So now, I don’t like summer as much.

These days, I think I prefer spring—this season.

The air outside is full of greenery, and I see many kinds of trees and flowers blooming.

When I look around and see all that, I feel calm and happy.

Also, like summer, spring is a good time to try new things and enjoy outdoor activities.

So now, I’d say spring is my favorite season.

Question:Describe your perfect weekend.

Response:Speaker 1

When I was working, I just wanted to relax on Saturdays and Sundays.

For me, weekends are for taking it easy.

During Golden Week, I stayed home and enjoyed watching baseball—especially games with

Ohtani.

Today, he hit his 10th home run of the season!

Right now, the score is tied—4 to 4.

Yeah... and I think it’s the last inning.

Speaker 2:

The last inning? Oh, so your mind’s still on the game, isn’t it? 😄

Speaker 1:

Ha ha! He hit a home run and a double today. He’s doing a great job.

So, for me, the perfect weekend is spending time watching baseball games.

Question:What was your favorite toy or game as a child?

Response:

The first thing I remember is playing with dolls—Rika-chan, Wataru-kun, and Izumi-chan.I made up little stories and moved each doll while giving them lines, kind of like acting.I’d set up scenes, like reading in a room, and play quietly by myself.So, I clearly remember playing with those dolls when I was in the first or second grade of elementary school.

From about fourth to sixth grade, maybe even seventh, I got really involved in two clubs: track and field, and gymnastics.I was only in gymnastics for about one year—mostly just for training and practice.