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Email is convenient now, so people don't write many letters. But I always write letters for birthdays and New Year. I think feelings come across better in your own handwriting. And the person who receives it can keep it forever. Q: What does this person say is good about letters? — The recipient can keep them forever.

Before the party, I'll buy drinks in advance.

"Shall I take care of this?" — "That would be a great help."

I wish I had listened to my grandfather more while he was well. About the war years, about his work when young. I thought I could ask any time. But there is no one you can ask 'any time'. Now I can only look at photos and imagine. Q: What does this person regret? — Not listening to their grandfather's stories.

W: We booked seven o'clock on Saturday, right? M: Yes. But Tanaka says he can't come unless it's from eight. W: Then shall we ring the restaurant and change the time? M: Right. I'll make the call. Q: What do they do about the reservation? — The man phones the restaurant and changes it to eight.

Next month a university friend is coming to stay at my house. So this weekend I plan to clean the room and wash the bedding in advance.