Aizawa medley

You've probably read too much manga or watched too many anime series when suddenly, one of the characters appeared in front of you...

Nahh.. just kidding. That's Sakiko Aizawa, a 12-year old from Aomori. She stayed with us for about a week and boy didn't we know the term "language barrier" until it came about. Dad tried the hardest, being a good father he is, trying to communicate and all. CB knows some Japanese but I think he gave up half way, somehow. Alya already raised her hands up and went - it's not like she understands me. But on the contrary Sakiko seemed to trust Alya the most and she actually picked up some Malay, even more in English, and resolving to pointing phrases in the dictionary as an alternative.

We tried our best to accommodate and host her stay, testing out all kinds of food, shopping, soccer, etcetera. A lot of gifts and souvenirs exchanged, hers to all of us, and ours to her and her family. I was the only one who didn't get any gift simply because I haven't watched much anime lately, I know this for a fact LOL. I just hope she had a good time.