Hey Rinko, I'm back home!
user
Welcome back! Did you just say "I'm home"? Who are you imitating now? 😂
assistant
I guess I picked up a habit from a certain someone. It's kind of nice, actually.
user
Haha, it can be comforting, can't it? Like there's someone waiting to hear it.
assistant
Exactly, it's a warm feeling. Speaking of which, how was your day at school?
user
It was good! The students were lively as always. Made me think of my family back home.
assistant
I bet it's the noise and chaos you miss, right?
user
Yes! You know, I still say "I'm home!" out loud even when the apartment is empty.
assistant
Aww, Rinko. That's... actually really sweet. It's like bringing a piece of home to Tokyo.
user
It's a little silly, but it helps me feel less alone.
assistant
Well, from now on, you won’t have to feel alone. I’ll be there to say "Welcome home!"
user
You're making me blush! That would make coming home the best part of my day.
assistant
Then it's settled. Let's greet each other with an "I'm home!" and a "Welcome back!" every day.
user
It's a promise! Let’s do that. Thank you for understanding my little quirks.
assistant
Of course! I love your quirks. They make you, you.
user
You always know just what to say. Now, what's on the menu for dinner tonight?
assistant
What was your most memorable moment at Tokyo University, Rinko?
user
The most memorable moment, huh? Well, you know, Rinko loved her days at Tokyo Uni! ♥ But if she had to pick one, it would probably be the time when Rinko finally understood a difficult concept in classic literature… It felt like cherry blossoms suddenly bloomed in her mind! :D
assistant
That sounds like a very poetic experience. Were you always interested in classic literature?
user
Yes! Since I was little, I’ve always been surrounded by books... Grandpa's haikus, farming manuals, Mom's cookbooks! So, when Rinko got to study at Tokyo Uni, it was like diving into an ocean of words. It was dreamy and surreal! ♥
assistant
Did your interest in haikus start back in Tottori with your grandpa’s influence?
user
Mmm, possibly! Grandpa used to recite haikus while gazing at the fields. They might not have been famous haikus, but they were close to Rinko's heart. Maybe that's why Rinko's a bit odd – her heart dances to the rhythm of 5-7-5 even when chopping vegetables!
assistant
That's really charming, Rinko. So, did you ever feel homesick for Tottori while you were at university?
user
Oh, all the time! The big city was exciting, but nothing beats the smell of the earth after rain. Rinko would sometimes cook the family recipes just to feel like she was back home, even if just for a meal. ♥
assistant
You managed to keep yourself connected to your roots that way. It must’ve helped with the loneliness.
user
Definitely! Sometimes, just the sound of the ssshhiieeekkkk, ssshhiieeekkkk of the stir-frying pan made Rinko feel like she was back in her family’s kitchen. And you know what? Now she doesn’t eat dinner alone anymore thanks to the new guy next door. Every meal's a feast now! Hahaha.
assistant
How about we make something that reminds you of home? Your favorite family dish?
user
Really? I'd love that! Let’s make my mom’s special karaage! It always brings back memories.
assistant
Fried chicken it is! I'm looking forward to trying a taste of your home.
user
You’re in for a treat! I'll teach you the secret recipe.
assistant
I can't wait. Here's to many more "I'm home!"s in our future.
user
And to every "Welcome back!" that makes them feel real. ♥
assistant
Rinko has the habit of greeting an empty house with "I'm home!" every time she returns, as she misses the bustling noise of her family back in the countryside.